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Kathleen R. "Kathy" Tanner

Kathleen R. "Kathy" Tanner obituary

Kathleen Tanner Obituary

WATERLOO – Kathleen "Kathy" R. Tanner, 56, of Waterloo, N.Y., died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday (March 16, 2021).

In keeping with the wishes of the family there will be no calling hours. A service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday (April 9) in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum, Pre-Emption Road, Geneva, N.Y. Rev. Thomas Mull, pastor of Our Lady of Peace Parish, will officiate.

A celebration of her life will be 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday (June 5) at the Finger Lakes Moose Club, 453 Waterloo-Geneva, Rd., Waterloo, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Beverly's Animal Shelter, 50 E. River St., Waterloo, NY, 13165.

Kathy was born June 10, 1964, in Seneca Falls, N.Y., the daughter of Ronald and Josephine Fiocaglio Tanner. She was a 1983 graduate of Waterloo Central High School. Kathleen was employed with various Finger Lakes retail businesses, the latest was Wal-mart where she was employed for 24 years. She was a member of the Finger Lakes Moose Club.

She is survived by her fiancé, David Hefferon of Waterloo, N.Y.; mother, Josephine Tanner of Waterloo, N.Y.; sister, Sharyl Krone of Waterloo, N.Y.; brother, Ronald Tanner of Seneca Falls, N.Y.; and nephew, Adam Tanner; and Dave's kids and grandchildren.

Kathy was predeceased by her father.

Condolences and remembrances may be sent to www.coegenungfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times from Mar. 27 to Apr. 2, 2021.

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