Katherine A. “Kay” (Kufel) Dzikowski, 98, of Aliquippa, peacefully passed away on January 23, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Joseph Dzikowski. She was born in Poland on September 25th, 1927, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Kufel. In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Helen (Chuck) Burrell and joyfully reunited with her loved ones again.

She is survived by her twin daughters: Carol (John) Ort and Linda (Thomas) Kilian. Her legacy continued with four grandchildren: Kimberly (Joe) Lentz, Diane (Jeffrey) Ammerman, Michael (Alicia) Ort, Laurie (Anthony) Conti. Nine great grandchildren: Aidan, Andrew, Anthony Thomas, Meredith, Michael, Ava, Sophia, Jonathan and Samuel; as well as two special nieces JoAnne (Tom) Walsh, who was like a daughter to Katherine, her loving nieces, Romaine Jesky-Smith and Dottie (Ed) Dillion. She proudly accepted the role of grandmother to her niece Emma (Kody) Walsh. She was dedicated to her Catholic upbringing. She was an active member of Mary Queen of Saints Parish and Saint Titus Church in Aliquippa and devoted many years faithfully cleaning the church and making pierogies. She worked in the maternity ward at the former Aliquippa Hospital, a career she began in 1963 and enjoyed until her retirement in 1993. She was also proud to be a lifetime member of the Polish National Alliance.A Visitation will be held on Friday, January 30th from 3-7 p.m. at Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, January 31st in Saint Titus Church, 972 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is asked to meet at the church.
Interment will follow at Mr. Olivet Cemetery, 2186 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa.In lieu of flowers, the family would like to honor Katherine’s request and remember her by offering an act of kindness to someone.