Oct 24, 2012

Kimberly Ann Copechal, 44, of Washington, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012, in UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born September 9, 1968, in Washington, a daughter of Robert L. Copechal Sr. and the late Linda M. Clark Copechal-Matthews. Ms. Copechal was a graduate of Washington High School and Penn Commercial. She worked in medical billing and coding at Washington Hospital. Ms. Copechal was Catholic and attended Living Waters Church of God. A devoted mother, she enjoyed decorating her home and spending time with her children. She was known as an independent spirit. Surviving, in addition to her father, are her life partner, Randolph T. Lewis Jr. of Washington; two daughters, Breeze Marie Lewis and Harmony Reign Lewis, both at home; a brother, Robert (Sherry) Copechal Jr. of Washington; a stepbrother, Larry Campbell of Bentleyville; a sister, Michelle Cohen of Washington; two stepsisters, Tina (William) Puchi of Washington and Kara Adkins of Allison Park; several nieces and nephews, including Brittany Copechal, Jonathan, Lashelle Jonelle and Calin Cohen and Robert and Summer Ballentyne; her stepfather, Ernest Matthews of Canonsburg; and her stepmother, Terry Copechal of Eighty Four. She also leaves behind Wendy Ballentyne, who was like a sister to her. Deceased is her mother, Linda M. Clark Copechal-Matthews. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where a blessing service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 29, with Father Louis Pascazi officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for her children at Trailblazer Federal Credit Union, 70 East Wheeling Street, Washington, PA 15301, 724-222-1231. Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.