On Monday, December 22, 2025, Theresa, age 49, of Pitcairn, passed away. She was the daughter of Debra Latorre, Stephen Markovich and the late Ronald Lantz. Theresa was the beloved wife of Stephen Forsthoffer and a loving and proud mother to Thomas Forsthoffer-Lantz. She was a sister to Michael Markovich and an aunt to Rocco Markovich. Theresa is also survived by many devoted cousins, extended family members, and dear friends who will forever hold her memory close to their hearts. Theresa is reunited in eternal rest with her sister, Heidi Lantz, and her father, Ronald Lantz. Theresa was a radiant presence—bringing hope, warmth, and light to everyone she encountered. Her gentle spirit and kind heart left an indelible mark on all who knew her. May her soul be embraced by God’s eternal peace, and may her heavenly light continue to shine upon those she leaves behind. She will be deeply and lovingly missed.
Arrangements
Friends will be received on Sunday, December 28, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at . . .
James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory
433 Lincoln Highway
East McKeesport, PA 15035
412-823-4054
A Blessing Service will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by burial at Round Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that contributions be made to Thomas Forsthoffer-Lantz, in care of Debra Latorre, to help support future needs.
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I will Always LOVE You, Theresa! I’m sorry Debbie, Russ, Donna, Kelly, Kayla, Michael, & Thomas! Contact me. Not certain if Debbie is still at the Richeyville address or not. I try to keep up. It’s HARD. I KNOW. MUCH LOVE!
Theresa oh my dearest T, my big cousin, my mentor, my spiritual leader. There are so many things that I have to give you credit for in my life that very few would even know of but you and I. Your spirit, your energy, Your Love can never be replaced. Thank you for all the amazing times throughout my childhood but thank you even more for the Memories during our adulthood. Thank you for everything that you’ve taught me thank you for that beautiful smile thank you for that piece that you brought to so many. Thank you for choosing me to be your son’s godmother. You are irreplaceable but I will do what I can because you trusted in me. I will forever and ever and ever love you just as I did your sister.. you’re truly at peace with her now. What you have instilled in me will live on forever until my last breath. You will forever be missed I love you!
Rest in peace sweet angel.Your memory will always be cherished !
I will miss you dearly my friend. My heart is broken 💔 much heartfelt condolences to the family and most especially to Thomas .
Theresa, although our worlds are different now or is that just how it seems for I see you when I close my eyes because you’re always in my dreams I know your up in heaven and looking down on me and when I look up at the stars I know that’s where you’ll be even though I miss you your not to far away because my heart is full of memories and I treasure them everyday. I love you too much Theresa missed you dearly. Rest in peace sweet angel. Love Karen
Theresa oh my dearest T, my big cousin, my mentor, my spiritual leader. There are so many things that I have to give you credit for in my life that very few would even know of but you and I. Your spirit, your energy, Your Love can never be replaced. Thank you for all the amazing times throughout my childhood but thank you even more for the Memories during our adulthood. Thank you for everything that you’ve taught me thank you for that beautiful smile thank you for that piece that you brought to so many. Thank you for choosing me to be your son’s godmother. You are irreplaceable but I will do what I can because you trusted in me. I will forever and ever and ever love you just as I did your sister.. you’re truly at peace with her now. What you have instilled in me will live on forever until my last breath. You will forever be missed I love you!
I am so sorry. All my love to her family, and Debbie, who have endured enough. I know we weren’t in each other’s lives the past many years, but I always hoped for the best for you, and I know your son meant everything to you. The only solace is that you and Heidi are reunited, and that heartbreak is over.
This feels like a dream when I got a phone call that it doesn’t look good. I said really this is not happening. How poor Theresa flying with the angels. I’m gonna miss you so much tea. I saw you a week before Thanksgiving when you brought me home we was laughing, chatting in the car, crying and talking never thought that was gonna be the last time. I saw you no more pain and suffering you’re with your sister lying high I love you and miss you until we meet again.
Lost for words it was like I would just speaking with you. He was like a mother to me and my kids a great listener someone who always had my back that I could always never pay back more for me to say goodbye to you, but I know I was gonna look up and always be able to speak with you. It’s just like calling you on the phone. Talk to you every day but it’s a shame that I won’t be able to hear your voice that I’m about to go into my recordings and listen to it again and it hurts my soul. You want to be truly would miss Teresa and I promise. I will do my best to look after your family I love you be truly missed
My fried, Theresa… It’s been a long time since we have seen one another, but I think of you every time I listen to an 80’s hair bands songs. You were one of my best childhood friends when we were growing up — through Girl Scouts, St. Joe’s, Legionettes, sleepovers, Super Mario Brothers. Your beautiful smile and infectious laugh were unforgettable. Though we drifted apart, I often thought of you, Heidi, and your mom. May you rest in peace now, as you are reunited with your beautiful sister. Debbie, may you and Thomas find the comfort and strength to carry on through your pain and sorrow, as Theresa would want you to do. Hugs and blessings to all of you in your time of heartbreak.
~ Meri Beth
You will be missed by me more than you could imagine. You were a great neighbor and friend. Halloween will never be the same.❤️
Dear Theresa,
I will miss you so much. Love, Krissy
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