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Obituary for Kathryn Marie "Kathy" Hamm
Kathryn M. “Kathy” Hamm, 61, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, after a lengthy, courageous battle with cancer.
Kathy was born on April 12, 1954 in Philipsburg, PA, the daughter of the late Francis M. and Goldie (Mosley) Hamm Gardner.
Kathy graduated in 1972 from Moshannon Valley High School and in 1974 from DuBois Business College with an Associate Degree in Higher Accounting and Business Administration.
She retired in 2006 from the Dep’t of Labor and Industry as the Manager of the UC Tax Office in Clearfield. Prior to becoming manager, she was a UC Tax Agent and a secretary for the UC office. After retirement, she served as bookkeeper for the Houtzdale Borough, Houtzdale Moose Lodge, Madera Moose Lodge, Brisbin Boro Sewer Authority, and the First United Methodist Church of Houtzdale. She served the church in many capacities including Secretary, Treasurer, and volunteered at the church many hours each week. She was a member of the Administrative Board, choir, Womens’ Group, Trustee, and a volunteer cleaning person.
She enjoyed board games, crosswords, cards, reading, JIGSAW PUZZLES, and spending time with children. She believed time spent with a child was time well spent.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a niece, Melinda Hamm.
Kathy is survived by five siblings, Francis “Joe” Hamm of Madera, Marya Reinbott of Houtzdale, Lewis (Judy) Hamm of Madera, Tim (Dorothy) Hamm of Houtzdale, and Barbara L. (Ron) Bainey of Osceola Mills; seven nieces and nephews, Greg (Ann) Hamm, Bill (Jamie) Hamm, Jessie (Tammy) Hamm, Amy Bainey Yarrison, Anna Hamm, Bridget Hamm, and Timmy Hamm.
She is also survived by a special aunt, Monabelle Nevling, with whom she spent time walking in their younger days, and by a special friend of 45 years (mystery man).
She will be remembered for her wit and ability to come off with short sayings to make everyone laugh. She always saw humor in most situations.
Family will receive friends 5-8 PM Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc., Madera.
Funeral Services will be 11 AM Monday in the First United Methodist Church of Houtzdale with Pastor Robert Ford officiating. Private interment will be in Brisbin I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 500 Good St., Houtzdale, PA 16651 in Kathy’s memory. “However, there will be no one to deposit the money as that is something I did.”-Kathy
Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com
Kathy was born on April 12, 1954 in Philipsburg, PA, the daughter of the late Francis M. and Goldie (Mosley) Hamm Gardner.
Kathy graduated in 1972 from Moshannon Valley High School and in 1974 from DuBois Business College with an Associate Degree in Higher Accounting and Business Administration.
She retired in 2006 from the Dep’t of Labor and Industry as the Manager of the UC Tax Office in Clearfield. Prior to becoming manager, she was a UC Tax Agent and a secretary for the UC office. After retirement, she served as bookkeeper for the Houtzdale Borough, Houtzdale Moose Lodge, Madera Moose Lodge, Brisbin Boro Sewer Authority, and the First United Methodist Church of Houtzdale. She served the church in many capacities including Secretary, Treasurer, and volunteered at the church many hours each week. She was a member of the Administrative Board, choir, Womens’ Group, Trustee, and a volunteer cleaning person.
She enjoyed board games, crosswords, cards, reading, JIGSAW PUZZLES, and spending time with children. She believed time spent with a child was time well spent.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a niece, Melinda Hamm.
Kathy is survived by five siblings, Francis “Joe” Hamm of Madera, Marya Reinbott of Houtzdale, Lewis (Judy) Hamm of Madera, Tim (Dorothy) Hamm of Houtzdale, and Barbara L. (Ron) Bainey of Osceola Mills; seven nieces and nephews, Greg (Ann) Hamm, Bill (Jamie) Hamm, Jessie (Tammy) Hamm, Amy Bainey Yarrison, Anna Hamm, Bridget Hamm, and Timmy Hamm.
She is also survived by a special aunt, Monabelle Nevling, with whom she spent time walking in their younger days, and by a special friend of 45 years (mystery man).
She will be remembered for her wit and ability to come off with short sayings to make everyone laugh. She always saw humor in most situations.
Family will receive friends 5-8 PM Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc., Madera.
Funeral Services will be 11 AM Monday in the First United Methodist Church of Houtzdale with Pastor Robert Ford officiating. Private interment will be in Brisbin I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 500 Good St., Houtzdale, PA 16651 in Kathy’s memory. “However, there will be no one to deposit the money as that is something I did.”-Kathy
Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com
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Phone: (814) 378-7161
254 Lynn Street
Madera
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