Kathryn M. Orbon

November 5, 2011

Kathryn M. Orbon, 81, died Saturday, November 5, 2011, in Harrison Senior Living in Christiana, Pa. Born in Plymouth, she was a daughter of the late James Mahon and Mary Mazur Mahon. Kathryn graduated valedictorian of Harter High School, class of 1947. She attended nursing school at Wyoming Valley Hospital. Kathryn was a Registered Nurse working for schools, family doctors and independently during her career. Kathryn devoted herself to family. Her children and grandchildren were a primary focus throughout her life. She took an active role in the education of her children by serving on the PTO of the various schools they attended. She was a den leader for Boy Scouts, and an assistant Girl Scout leader. She volunteered for the American Cancer Society and The League of Women Voters for many years. She was passionate about politics, enjoyed her bridge club, played golf and tennis. Surviving her are sons, Jacob J. Orbon Jr. and his wife, Jacqueline, Morgan Hill, Calif.; Michael Orbon, Cary, N.C., and John Orbon and his wife, Maureen Bisette, Berkeley, Calif.; daughters, Jan Orbon, Wilmington, Del., and Karen Lane, Philadelphia; brothers, James Mahon, Plymouth, and John Mahon, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Chandler Funeral Home of Hockessin, 7230 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. Contributions, in her memory, may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square. To send an online condolence, please visit www.griecocares.com .