Kerri Jo Pivik (Griffith)

Kerri Jo Pivik (Griffith)

Kerri Jo Pivik (Griffith), age 66, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at Washington Hospital in Washington, PA, surrounded by family.

Kerri was born on October 1, 1958, to the late John “Tom” Griffith and Mary Griffith of Williamstown, WV. She graduated as Valedictorian of the Williamstown High School Class of 1976 and went on to attend West Virginia University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. Following graduation, Kerri began her career at Fenton Art Glass, where she managed the advertising department for the duration of her professional life. Afterward, Kerri and her husband built a home and settled in Washington, PA.

Kerri had a natural talent for decorating and design. If you knew her, chances are she had made something for you–whether it was a personalized birthday card, a flower arrangement, or party decor. She also had a passion for exercise. Most days, you could find Kerri walking laps around her neighborhood or indoors on some kind of exercise contraption. She enjoyed watching her beloved Mountaineers and lived for her yearly travels to Florida with her husband.

Kerri was passionate about life, and it showed in her tenacity over the past four years. She is survived by her mother, Mary Griffith of Williamstown, WV; her husband, Dave Pivik of Washington, PA; stepdaughter Alysa Pivik; stepson David Pivik (Marissa); and granddaughter Palmer Pivik, all of Plum, PA. She is also survived by her brother, Craig Griffith (Sharon) of Louisville, OH, and her sister, Lori Ebra of Williamstown, WV. Kerri was deeply loved by her two nieces, her nephew, and their children, who will forever remember their “Aunt Jo” and all she did for them. She is also survived by many close girlfriends whom she considered family.

The family would like to thank the staff at Washington Hospital, as well as Dr. Kapoor and the team at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, for their exceptional care throughout Kerri’s battle with metastatic breast cancer. Kerri loved and spoke highly of everyone she encountered in both facilities.

At Kerri’s request, there will not be a funeral service. Instead, the family asks that you honor her in your own way–perhaps by finally taking that beach trip you’ve been meaning to plan. The beach was Kerri’s happy place, and she would love knowing others are enjoying life in her memory.