Catherine Kennedy, 75, of Sinking Spring, and formerly of Avoca, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Reading. She was born in Avoca, July 22, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Joseph “Baz” and Mary (Saunders) Kennedy.
Catherine was a member of Queen of the Apostles Church, Avoca. She was a 1960 graduate of Avoca High School and attended Misericordia University.
Catherine is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Higley of Virginia; son, Brendan and his wife, Dr. Joan (Curcio) Williams of Middle Village, NY; grandchildren, Vivian and Brendan Williams, Melia, Gillian, Zoe and Harly Higley; and siblings, Claire Hill and her husband, Walt of Laguna Beach, CA, William Kennedy of Honesdale, PA., and Ann Kennedy of Avoca.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 4, 2017 at 9:00am from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea with a mass of Christian burial at 9:30 am at Queen of the Apostles Church, Avoca with Fr. Phillip Sladicka officiating. Friends may call on Sunday evening, December 3rd from 2-5 pm. Interment will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Avoca.