CATHERINE H. KIEFFER
Catherine H. Kieffer, 84, was called home Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was preceded in passing by her parents, Mary Hassinger and Homer Hassinger; a sister, Elva Miller; and her husband of 61 years, Ralph Kieffer. She is survived by a sister, Jean Romaine Patton, of Halifax, Pennsylvania; a daughter, Carol Schaubhut (Stephen Schaubhut) of Dover, Pennsylvania; three sons, Miles Kieffer (Lori Kieffer), David Kieffer (Tena Kieffer) and Glenn Kieffer (Jan Kieffer), all of Halifax. She was blessed with 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She loved baseball and was a loyal “Phillies” fan. She often watched “Jeopardy” and “Antiques Roadshow.” She enjoyed backyard bird watching while working on her crossword puzzles. She looked forward daily to visits from family, friends and neighbors.
Catherine was the published author of a book entitled Loyalton Memories. She researched, documented and remembered the family genealogy extending many generations. She was a life member and past president of the Gratz Historical society. She was a life member of the Gratz VFW ladies auxiliary.
Catherine enjoyed cooking, homemaking, traveling and gardening. She held positions with various agencies, helping the disadvantaged find jobs and purpose. She also worked at Pennsylvania Blue Shield, Halifax High School, Pennsylvania Farmers Union and Retired from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
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Adapted from obituary that appeared in Harrisburg Patriot-News, 2021.
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