Leigh A. (Lovette) Kopco

Leigh A. (Lovette) Kopco

Of O'Hara Township, peacefully passed into eternal life surrounded by her loving family on November 28, 2022. Leigh was born August 8, 1966 in Latrobe, PA, the daughter of Atty Daniel R. and Linda J. Lovette.  Leigh is now embraced in the arms of her mother, Lynn Lovette, who passed away October 23, 2022.  Also, preceded in death by her sister, Kara Lynn Lovette, and cousin, Melissa Lovette, grandparents, Dr. John B. MD and Catherine E. Lovette, John A. Smith and Betty (Hines) Smith, uncle Jeffrey Smith, as well as father-in-law, Andrew J. Kopco. Leigh will be deeply missed by her adoring husband of 33 years, Tod A. Kopco, and her children, Alexandria “Allie” J. Yunetz, wife of Jeffrey Yunetz, of Latrobe, Victoria “Torie” K. Wozniak, wife of Sean Wozniak, of Pittsburgh, and Andrew D. Kopco, married to Caroline DeLuca, of Pittsburgh. Also survived by mother-in-law Katherine Kopco, brother-in-law Wayne Kopco (John), uncles David Lovette RPh, and wife Sharon Frick, Dr. John B. “Barney” Lovette II, DDS, and wife Mary Lu, Dr. Michael P. Lovette DDS and wife Catherine and aunt, Barbara Smith, wife of George Lentz.  Also survived by cousins, Dr. Daniel T. (Alanna), Caroline (Adam), Kate (Michael), John (Casey), Madeleine (Andy), Patrick (Kali), Tim, Amy (Mark) and Krista. 

Leigh graduated from Westmont Hilltop High School in 1984 as a member of the National Honor Society, cheerleader and avid skier.  She attended Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and attained her degree in pharmacy in 1989. Leigh was a loving, selfless and kind-hearted person.  Her strength is a trait that distinguishes her, even until death.  She loved her husband and children endlessly.  She had the ability to love everything that she could.  Hilton Head Island was one of her favorite places of travel to spend time with family. 
 

As an avid animal lover, Leigh also considered Charlie, Pablo, Reggie, and Penny members of her family.  Leigh was a smart, kind, beautiful, determined and loving mother and wife.  Her contagious laugh and smile lit up every room.  She had the ability to leave a person better than they came. The love that people had for Leigh is a love that will never be replaced. Leigh’s family wishes to thank Dr. Courtney-Brooks, Passavant and Magee Hospitals, and Family Hospice for the remarkable care she received throughout her last years of life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Leigh’s memory be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA).  Her fundraiser can be visited at:  https://give.ocrahope.org/fundraiser/4053431

“Chin up, chin up

Everybody loves a happy face

Wear it, share it

It’ll brighten up the darkest place

Twinkle, sparkle

Let a little sunshine in

You’ll be on the right side

Looking at the bright side

Up with your chinny chin chin!”

-  E.B. White from Charlotte’s Web

Per Leigh’s request we ask that only close family members and her most loved friends gather on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave. Aspinwall, PA 15215, from 8:30 a.m. until the parting prayer at 10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Christ the King Parish, St. Joseph Church, 342 Dorseyville Rd. Pittsburgh PA 15215, followed by a private family committal at St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum, Sharps Hill Road O’Hara Township, PA 15238.

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