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Katharine Hathaway Obituary
of Owego
Katharine Hathaway reluctantly left the planet Earth August 26, 2008. Mrs. Hathaway was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Clarence "Stub" Hathaway. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Bonnie (Jack) Williams, Sukie Barlow, Carol (Bill) Rimmey, Bill (Kelly) Hathaway, Phil (Peggy) Hathaway; six grandchildren, Carie Sciabica, Pam Hitchings, Craig Barlow, Stacey Barlow, Tiffany Hathaway, Kristin Hathaway; five great-grandchildren; longtime friend, caregiver, and companion, Wil Roberts; several nieces and nephews. Katharine graduated from UE and Cortland Normal. After graduation, she married Stub and moved to Owego and helped to establish Hathaway's Red and White. While raising her family, she graduated from SUNY Cortland with a BS degree in Education and began a teaching career with the Owego-Apalachin School District. She retired in 1976 and became involved as a Literacy Volunteer for many years. Katharine was a member of the Owego United Methodist Church, since 1943 and a Past Matron of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed painting, ceramics, gardening, nature and spending time entertaining friends and family at their Blueberry Lake Cottage. In recent years, she enjoyed spending most of the winters in Florida.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please take a friend to lunch and ENJOY.
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Memories and Condolences
for Katharine Hathaway
Patricia Bradley-Jackson
September 4, 2008
The Mayor of Turtletown will be missed. May each of us enjoy our lives as much as she relished hers.
sarah dougherty rn
August 28, 2008
I can't believe that Katharine is not here anymore. During the brief period of time that I knew her,she showed me how to keep a sense of humor,laugh when times are hard,and keep your chin up. Her spirit and spunk will be with me always.
John Roberts
August 28, 2008
I said goodbye to Katherine on August 2nd. On that day she was attending a party at Cayuga Lake, and couldn't descend the stairs. Being a good sport, she allowed our family to plunk her in a chair and carry her down to the lake, wisecracking all the way. She was my second grade teacher, good friend of my mother's and companion to my father. She will be missed on our visits to Owego.
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Vera and Ken Cornwell
August 28, 2008
The Hathaway Family, Our deepest sympathy. Anyone who ever knew Katharine Hathaway will always remember her. She had the greatest sence of humor of anyone we ever knew. We will miss her. We will do lunch with a friend. that sure sounds like our special friend. That was awesome. We hope that the love of friends will help to see you through this difficult time and will bring you peace God Bless all of you. Ken and Vera
Shari McNeil
August 28, 2008
Phil, Bill, Bonnie,
Your mom was great lady. Wonderful laugh and enjoyment of life. My thoughts are with you all.
Laura (Bennett) Blakley
August 27, 2008
Phil, Bill, and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was my second grade teacher and was one of my favorites. I will never forget her, as well as the memories of spending time in her home when I was sooo much younger. I know you will miss her.
Sharon Burleigh-Ash
August 27, 2008
Everyone who ever knew Katharine Hathaway is a better person today for having her in their life. Her home was my second home growing up and the door was always open to the end. I have so many fond memories that when the tears fall, she will still be able to make me laugh just by thinking of her. "Until the Twelfth of Never" will always be sung for her. My brother will be sad to learn his "hurts don't it" story has come to an end. My sympathies and prayers to all of you - we all share in her loss but are very thankful and grateful for her being.
Barb & Kenny Hill
August 27, 2008
Phil, Bill & Bonnie,
We are so sorry for your loss-it is so hard to lose a loved one. Your Mom
was such a wonderful lady-always so
friendly and happy. She enjoyed life
to the fullest and we enjoyed getting
to know her at the family functions.
I loved her smile and her happy eyes.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol Hulbert Franz
August 27, 2008
I enjoyed your mom so much all through my childhood and adult life. She always had time for me and encouragement for me. I will miss her and her wonderful sense of humor and caring. She was fiesty and fun. She was the mom of my friends and the teacher of my children. I treasure her memory. I will definitely do lunch with a friend in her memory!
Steve Lawrence
August 27, 2008
My mom taught with Mrs. Hathaway for many years, and always enjoyed her sense of humor and her dedication to kids. I really thought a lot of Mrs. Hathaway, and I'm glad she got to enjoy such a long retirement. Bill, Phil, sorry for your loss. What a blessing to have your mom for such a long time, but that still doesn't mean it doesn't hurt like hell to lose her.
Bonnie Baker-Duff
August 27, 2008
Katherine, I will miss you. Although we didn't know each other well, I enjoyed our rapport and growing friendship as neighbors. I will forever be grateful that you (and Will) were there for me when I fell. Tom and I extend our deepest condolences to your loved ones.
Michael Glasgow
August 27, 2008
I would like to express my sorrow at the passing of your mother. I have some fond memories of my youth spending time at the house. Phil if you see this call me 699-3393.
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