Cynthia Ann (Furst) Kukulka

Cynthia Ann Kukulka, age 73, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at home. She was a former member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church. Born May 24, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Elizabeth (Kostura) Furst. She is survived by her children, Marsha Kukulka of McKeesport, Wendy Dziadyk of Jefferson Hills and Jesse Gilbert of Maryland; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary (Curt) Briggs of Elizabeth, Karen Goreck of West Mifflin, Nancy Lee Furst of Elizabeth and Pam (Don) Pishney of Greenock; brothers, Elmer F. (Katie) Furst Jr. of Dunbar and John (Karen) Furst of Scottdale; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Deborah Donnelly, Joyce Jones, Audrey McGinn and Francis Furst. The family offers special thanks and gratitude to her caregivers, Edna, Marcell, Iman, Theresa and Ashley, and her Family Hospice team, Tracy, Shanae and Emily. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth, Sunday, December 28, 2025 from 4-8 PM. Service with the Rev. Bill Little officiating and burial are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Southeast Regional EMS, 911 Swiss Way, Elizabeth, PA 15037 or UPMC Family Hospice, 300 Northpointe Circle, Suite 305, Seven Fields, PA 16046.

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