Denise A. Zuchowski, 47, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, following a lengthy battle not only with cancer, but with years of addiction.
She was born on October 31, 1975 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Leo S. “Butch” Zuchowski, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2005, and Mary Stevens Zuchowski, who survives of St. Marys.

On May 31, 2015, in Ridgway, she married Willard Kennedy, who survives of St. Marys.
Denise was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 1994. She worked as a nurse’s aid at numerous places over the years, and also worked at Goodwill. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially enjoying camping. She enjoyed attending the handicapped fish rodeos, and was fond of her dog, Lucy. Denise will be remembered as a kind and giving wife, mother, sister, and daughter who had a big heart and would help anyone.

In addition to her mother and her husband, she is survived by 4 children; Amanda (Billy) Rich of NJ, Angelina “Rita” Maturano of NJ, Alexander Zuchowski of St. Marys, and Adriana Maturano of NJ; and by 1 granddaughter; Colbie. She is also survived by five siblings; Eugene Lillie of St. Marys, Robert Lillie of Butler, Mary Kay Lillie of NJ, Dagus Zuchowski of St. Marys, and Molly Zuchowski of St. Marys, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by 2 step-children; Nico and Morgan, her paternal grandmother; Evelyn Beers of St. Marys, her best friend and constant source of support; Susan Catalano and by a special aunt; Sharon Zuchowski.

A Memorial Service for Denise A. Zuchowski will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Lynch-Green Funeral Home.

Friends and family will be received at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a favorite charity.