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Kathleen A. "Kathy" Sette | 63
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Kathleen A. “Kathy” Sette, 63, of Christ the King Manor in DuBois, and formerly of and Mechanicsburg and St. Marys, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Penn Highlands DuBois after a lengthy illness.
Kathy was born April 23, 1958, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Dominick “Nick” and Beverly Klancer Sette. She graduated from St. Marys Area High School in 1976. She attended Penn State University, earning an Associate Degree in Materials Engineering and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Kathy worked at Powder Metal Products and at Keystone Carbon Co. in St. Marys, before working for the Department of Defense, the United States Navy. Kathy started her career at US Naval Support in Mechanicsburg in 2006 and retired in March 2019. She completed twelve years as a Logistics Management Specialist, working in the Quality Control and Assurance and Technical Branch.
Over the years Kathy volunteered with the Special Olympics Program, served as a Cub Scout Leader for thirteen years, and was a member of the Elk County CB Radio Club. While living in Mechanicsburg, she volunteered with Special Olympics and with the US Naval Support Annual Children’s Christmas Party.
She is survived by one sister, Tina M. Whiting (Joe Lorenzo) of St. Marys; by two brothers: Dominick P. Sette (Tina Herbstritt Sette) and John C. Sette (Lisa Challingsworth), both of St. Marys; and by her nieces and nephews: Sara, Jayna, Sophia, Sebastian, Nicos, David, Cameron, Logan, Rosalie, and her dog Lucy. In addition, Kathy is survived by her special friends Jill Cyphert, Ernestine “Tina” Roach, Les Horner, and so many others.
Besides her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by two brothers: Francis “Frank” Sette and Timothy P. “Moono” Sette.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Michael Gabler, O.S.B., Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday morning, from 9:00 until 10:30 AM.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the charity of your choice.
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TO ALL OF KATHY’S FAMILY,
SHE WAS TOO YOUNG, I HAVE KNOWN HER ALL MY LIFE. WE PLAYED TOGETHER AND VISITED THE KLANCER HOME ON A REGULAR BASIS AND OF COURSE GLORIA’S HOUSE. EVERY TIME I WOULD RUN INTO HER, SHE WAS SMILING, HAPPY AND UPLIFTING! SHE WAS MY FRIEND AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER WITH A SMILE. MAY GOD GRANT HER PARDON AND PEACE. MAY THE HOLY SPIRIT BRING YOU COMFORT AND PEACE. GOD BLESS, SHARON
Kathy and I were classmates together for many years through the St. Marys Area Public School system, class of ’76. Kathy was always so positive and kind to all of us who went to school with her. She was warm, funny and armed with a ready smile for everyone. Kathy was one of God’s bright and shining lights.
My deepest condolences go out to Kathy’s family. I knew Kathy through her old friend Paula Hanna. My family is the one that adopted Paula’s daughter, Jaime. Kathy was Jaime’s godmother. I have some great memories of Kathy. She was a very fun-loving and kind lady. Sending up healing prayers… Rest in peace Kathy…
You have my deepest sympathy. Kathy was a great and kind lady. Will always remember the good times we shared in our younger days. Rest In Peace Kathy. Tina (Mertz) Sorg
Dear Tina, Nick and John, I am so sorry. I’ve known Kathy for many, many years and know that she was very giving and loyal to those she loved. She will be greatly missed. Sending you all prayers for peace and strength.
I met Kathy only once at the family reunion in St Marys, the first time I visited my relatives in the States. It was a short encounter, but I remember her as a kind and gentle soul. May she rest in peace.
Mateja from Slovenia