Kiley Steward

1999 - 2016

Kiley Cathryn Steward, 16, of Maidencreek Twp, passed away on Sunday evening, August 28, 2016, at Penn State Children's Hospital, Hershey, PA, in the arms of her loving family. Born on October 3, 1999, in Allentown, Kiley was the daughter of Kenneth R. and Carey E. (Naughton) Steward, Maidencreek Twp. Kiley was about to begin her junior year at Fleetwood Area High School where she consistently ranked at the top of her class. She was involved in student government, was a member of the field hockey and basketball teams, the yearbook staff, and FBLA. She was also a member of the Outdoor Club and, in addition to many awards throughout her activities, had been inducted into the Quill & Scroll Society as a sophomore. Kiley enjoyed her time volunteering with the Red Cross and her many 4H sewing activities. She loved all things Disney, especially her trips to Disney World, and enjoyed reading, music, going to concerts, her art classes, traveling with her family, and going to the beach. She was a thrill seeker and loved roller coasters. Kiley was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Kutztown. Kiley will forever be in the hearts of those she loved and those that loved her. She loved life and in keeping with her wishes, she will forever be in the lives of those that have received her life saving organs through the Gift of Life program. Survivors: In addition to her parents, Kiley is survived by her brothers and sisters: Ryan, Casey, and Conor; her maternal grandparents, MomMom and PopPop, Mary Kay and Bob Naughton, of Ardmore, PA; her paternal grandparents, PopPop Ken Steward, of Allentown, and Grammy, Joan Steward, who passed away in October 2014. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins, whom she loved. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Kiley on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at 11:00 am, at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 14833 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown, with Rev. Msgr. Walter T. Scheaffer as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Union Cemetery, Fleetwood. Viewings for Kiley will be held on Friday evening, September 2, from 4:00 to 9:00 pm, and again on Saturday morning, September 3, from 8:00 to 10:00 am, at Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC, 14390 Kutztown Rd., Fleetwood. Kiley had a bright and colorful personality and it is her family's wish that those attending her viewing and funeral would wear BRIGHT COLORS to honor her. Contributions: In addition to flowers, donations may be made to the Kiley C. Steward Scholarship Award, payable to Fleetwood Area School District, 801 N. Richmond St, Fleetwood, PA 19522. Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC, Fleetwood, is honored to be caring for Kiley and her family at this incredibly difficult time. Online condolences may be offered to Kiley's family at WalbertFuneralHome.com.