Kathleen Ann O'Rourke

Kathleen A. O'Rourke, 78, of Cream Ridge, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in South Bound Brook, she resided in Cream Ridge for over 40 years in the home she built with her husband, Robert. Prior to her marriage, Kathleen worked as a hairdresser and managed several hair salons. She later worked caring for her home and family, whom she was devoted to. Kathleen was an avid gardener who enjoyed being around animals and raising chickens. Above all, she loved her family and God.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Robert Hugh O'Rourke, her children, Russell O'Rourke and his wife Michelle of Telford, PA, Alice McDowell and her husband Mark of Abington, PA, Kimberly O'Rourke and her husband Anthony Nicoletta of Allentown and Amy Hilburn and her husband Seth of Fieldsboro; grandchildren, Aiden, Emily, Benjamin, Morgan, Christian, Caitlin, Autumn and Daisy; sisters, Patricia and husband Andy Lear of Hillsborough, Joyce and her late husband, Fred Baer, of Nashanic Station, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held Friday, December 15th from 5-8pm and again Saturday, December 16th from 9-11am at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown. Funeral Service will be held 11 am on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Cream Ridge Cemetery.