Kathryn A. Gassner, 502 Pulaski Rd. (Shenango Township), Pulaski, PA passed away at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday (8-10-10) in her home after a brief illness. She was 80.

Mrs. Gassner was born March 15, 1930 in Sharon a daughter of the late James and Matilda Mackey Hodge.

A lifelong West Middlesex area resident, she was a 1948 graduate of West Middlesex High School. Kathryn retired from First National Bank, West Middlesex branch, after 25 years of service.

A homemaker, she enjoyed the outdoors and tending to her property. She also loved spending time at home with her family and would often go for a ride on a golf cart, ATV and snowmobile.

Her husband, Lawrence S. Gassner, whom she married Jan. 20, 1951, passed away September 29, 2006.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she is survived by: a daughter, Joan E. Baker, Shenango Township; two sons, Craig L. Gassner and his fiancée Janice 'Nippy' Multari; and Brett C. Gassner, Sr. and his wife Susan L., all West Middlesex; nine grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.

Besides her parents and husband, Kathryn was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to cancer research.

There are no calling hours. Friends may email condolences by visiting www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

A private memorial service will be held at the family estate.

Arrangements by J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.