Kristin (Topolosky) Hetz

Class of 1993

Posted on: 2/14/2012 12:07:22 PM

HETZ KRISTIN ANN (TOPOLOSKY) Of Washington, D.C., age 36, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012. She was a devoted mother to Jacob and Max and beloved wife to Scott Hetz; cherished daughter of Paul and Kathleen "Kitty" (McCann) Topolosky; dear sister of Mark Topolosky of NYC and Lynn (Barry) Raus of NJ; loving aunt to Samuel, Meredith and Benjamin Raus; Elizabeth, Grace, Will, Charlie, Jack, Joey, Adam and Lia Hetz; also survived by many in-laws, aunts, uncles and cousins. Kristin was a graduate of Gateway High School and the University of Pittsburgh. She was the Director of Visual Marketing at Nine West and Sketchers before becoming a full-time mother. Kristin loved children and had a passion for photography and teaching art. Friends received at Gawler's Funeral Home, Washington DC on Monday, from 5-8 p.m. Friends welcome 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave., at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial in North American Martyrs Church on Friday (time later). In honor of Kristin's dedication to inspiring and growing young artists, memorial donations can be made to the Kristin Hetz Arts Education Fund at Janney Elementary, c/o the Janney PTA, 4130 Albemarle St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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