Obituaries
September 18, 2019

Kelley Ann Vitale – Shaler Township

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It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Kelley Vitale, on Sept. 12, at the age of 37. Kelley is the wife of Tracy Burgoon, the daughter of Stan and Maryann Vitale and daughter-in-law of Butch and Jamie Burgoon. She was preceded in death by her sister, Denise Eckels and is survived by her sister, Jill Contreras and brother-in-law, William Eckels. She was loved by her great-uncle, Frank Toth of Saxonburg; uncle, Ron Toth and Aunt Andrea of N.J.; Aunt Mae Cominsky of Wis.; and her godfather, Joe Beres of Naples, Fla. Kelley is also survived by her nieces and nephews. Kelley was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High school and St. Vincent College. Kelley loved her sports especially the Pittsburgh Penguins. In honor of Kelley we are asking everyone to wear a hockey shirt. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made either directly to the funeral home or through the GoFundMe page www.gofundme.com/please-help-with-funeral-cost-for-kelley-vitale to help with the funeral costs. Relatives and friends will be received at WILLIAM ECKELS FUNERAL HOME 1923 Broadway Ave., Beechview, from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday where services will be held following visitations.

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