Alena V. Lutton

Age 76, of Green Tree, PA, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 19, 2014, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy struggle with renal carcinoma. She is survived by her loving husband, Dale Lutton, whom she married on November 5, 1959; devoted mother of Mitchel Dale (Tara Hast) Lutton of Bethel Park and Gregory Scott Lutton of Hiram, GA; grandmother of Evan, Kenna and Ashlyn of Bethel Park and Alex of Birmingham, AL; also survived by her sister, Dorothy Kiszczak (Gerald) May of Lucas, TX; and nephew, Jerry May of Plano, TX. Alena was born on February 2, 1938, the youngest of two daughters, to the late Michael and Loretta (Jaremek) Kiszczak in Chester, WV. She grew up in Chester, graduated from Chester High School in 1956, West Liberty University with a B.A. degree in 1960, and the University of Pgh. with a M.A. in 1971. Alena spent over 38 years in the education field as a teacher. During the period of 1959 to 1968, she taught in Weirton, WV elementary schools. The family moved to Pittsburgh in 1968. She taught at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School (Green Tree) in 1970. Entering into the University of Pittsburgh Master of Arts in Education program in 1971, Alena taught in several Pittsburgh public schools. In 1974, she joined the teaching staff at Pittsburgh Carmalt Institute of Science and Technology Academy, where she remained until retiring in June 2005. Alena was an extremely creative individual and had a passion for art all her life. Her interests included creating stained glass art and fused glass art. After her retirement from teaching, in addition to the glass art, she devoted her talents to painting in watercolors and oils. She won several awards for her oil paintings. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Alena especially enjoyed gardening, gourmet cooking, sewing, traveling, reading and social dancing. Alena was an active member of the McMurray Art League, Monday Painters, and Hillsdale Primary Colors. She belonged to South Hills Cotillion and the Top Hatters. Many lasting friendships resulted from her various interests. She will be missed by family and friends who loved her. The family wishes to thank Celtic Care Hospice and the many friends who cared and supported Alena during her illness. Friends welcome Friday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, November 22, 2014, S. S. Simon & Jude Church 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private by family only in Mill Creek Hill Cemetery, Hookstown, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to S.S. Simon & Jude Church, 1607 Greentree Rd., Pgh., PA, 15220 or to Celtic Hospice.