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Loretta Ann "Lori" Burton

August 01, 1970 - January 06, 2026

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Obituary For Loretta Ann "Lori" Burton

Age 55, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, of Bethel Park.

Lori came to her family as a late-in-life, welcome surprise. Close to two decades younger than her oldest siblings, she became the delightful means for all of them-Harry, Spencer, Diane, and parents Harold and Louise-to re-embrace youth. As such, although named for a beloved, maternal grandmother, she was affectionately dubbed “Lori the Kid,” remaining so, well into her 40s. Sweet, loving and vibrant, she infused family vacations and outings with the renewed enthusiasm of childhood.

Lori pursued a degree in Hospitality, working for a time as the night receptionist at a hotel and later becoming the smiling face building sandwiches behind local deli counters. She also spent hours each week volunteering at her local food pantry. With an avid interest in sports, films and music, Lori attended games and concerts as often as she could and published an on-line ‘zine discussing reviews of rock musicians and bands. An intrepid traveler, first with her sister Diane and then on her own, she spent vacations trekking through forest, mountain and seashore camp sites. Prior to each of their untimely deaths, Diane, Lori and their mother Louise enjoyed frequent visits to their river front cabin in Confluence, where they spent days fishing and hiking with the dogs.

Perhaps her greatest loves, however, were her animals. She began with Jezebel, a rehomed (and renamed to Jessabelle) cat; continued on to Jack, a perhaps not so imaginatively named but definitely boundlessly adored Jack Russell Terrier; and wound up with rescued dog Dexter and shy cat Kiki. All accompanied her on her travels.

Lori was predeceased, far too soon in each case, by her brother Harry, father Harold, mother Louise, and sister Diane. She is survived by her brother Spencer (Michelle), nephew Damon (Rachel), great niece & nephew Calliope and Heath; niece Lianna (Hales), great niece & nephew Xanthe and Ozias; her aunt Barbara and her wonderfully supportive family of Calabro cousins; and a slew of cousins from the extended Napieracz family.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 3-6 p.m. where a blessing service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

It would be wonderful if those wishing to make donations in Lori’s memory consider local animal shelters, rescues or animal support organizations such as the Humane Animal Rescue at https://humaneanimalrescue.org/ or ASPCA at https://www.aspca.org/

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    Karen Olasin planted 5 trees in memory of Loretta Ann "Lori" Burton . - January 09, 2026

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    Lourdes planted 5 trees in memory of Loretta Ann "Lori" Burton . - January 09, 2026

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  • January 13, 2026

    Amy Kotsagrelos

    I am sorry for her families loss, Lori worked with me at Giant Eagles and we stayed in touch over the years. May she rest in peace

  • January 10, 2026

    Susie Heinecke-Burke

    Spencer, I am so sorry to hear Lori passed away. Your family was so kind to all the kids in the neighborhood. We loved running through the woods and playing in the spring. Wonderful memories from great people. Take care. Susie Heinecke-Burke and Tom Heinecke.

  • January 10, 2026

    Karen Benton St John XXIII Food Pantry

    Lori was a valued volunteer at the St John XXIII food pantry. She was always smiling, laughing and helpful during our Saturday distributions. She will be missed. God bless from all of the pantry volunteers.

  • January 09, 2026

    Karen olasin

    I don't know what to say other then I know when we were teenagers and I talked to her i thought she was like a really kind and funny and nice person even if we didn't talk in a while when we did i felt like we still were freinds thats the kinda person she was very easy to like and talk to.

  • January 09, 2026

    Karen olasin

    I dont really know what to say but I was glad to have talked to her as a teenager and considered her a freind though we didn't talk that much over the yrs but once in a while when we did talk I felt like what a really kind and good person she is.

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