Katherine A. Gundaker, 85, of Pymatuning Twp., passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, in UPMC Horizon, Shenango Valley, with her family by her side.

Mrs. Gundaker was born January 29, 1935, in Latrobe, PA, a daughter of the late Andrew and Helen (Staschak) Mayger and attended Latrobe High School.

A homemaker, Katherine was of the Catholic faith.

Her green thumb was the envy of her family and neighbors. Katherine meticulously cared for her yard and her beloved flower gardens. She also took great pride in her cooking and baking. Katherine never met a stranger and all were welcomed to her family gatherings for amazing meals. She enjoyed crafting, making everything from floral arrangements to wreaths to jewelry. She loved her jewelry and doll collections. She was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan.

She is survived by her husband, William Gundaker, whom she married March 4, 1961; two daughters, Judith Gory, of Sharpsville, and Lynn Winner and her husband Doug, of Fredonia; a son, Ken Gundaker and his wife Tammy, of Transfer; eight grandchildren, Lee, Amanda, Joshua, Danielle, Ashley, Vanessa, Shauni and Kirsta; fourteen great grandchildren; and four sisters, Evelyn Hauser and her husband John, of Latrobe, Eleanor Desanitis, of Willoughby, OH, Mary Kowatch, of GA, and Andrea Eicher and her husband Tom, of Latrobe.

In addition to her parents, Katherine was preceded in death by a son, Byron Gundaker on May 24, 2018; and two brothers-in-law, Robert Desanitis and Leo Kowatch.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Alzheimer's Association at www.ALZ.org .

In keeping with Katherine's wishes there are no services.

Interment: Rickert Cemetery, Pymatuning Twp.