Kathryn "Katie" Louise Popa passed away peacefully at 2:28 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2017 , in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage, where she was a resident for the past 10 months. She was 92.

Mrs. Popa was born April 27, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of Louis and Katherine Vadjina.

She was a member of the 1942 graduating class from Cheney High School, Youngstown.

A homemaker for many years, Katie, was previously employed by the former General Electric Ohio Lamp Plant.

She was a founding member of the Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage.

Katie enjoyed reading, antiquing and quilting.

Her husband, Milton Popa, whom she married August 20, 1955, passed away July 25, 2003.

Surviving are: two sons, James Popa , Hermitage; and Louis Popa and his wife Sally, Mount Airy, MD; and a sister, Ann Drapco, Boardman, OH. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Amanda Popa, Mount Airy, MD; and Erin Popa, whom with she shares a birthday, Boston, MA; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Katie was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Carol Lacivita, Louise Flynn and Mary Komara; and two brothers, John Vadjina and Steve Vadjina.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Church of Notre Dame, 2325 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA  16148.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday ( 3-16-17 ) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday ( 3-17-17 ) in the Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, with the Very Rev. Richard J. Allen, pastor, as celebrant.

Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.