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Katherine Vorona Obituary
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — On the morning of Nov. 29, 2017, Katherine Florio Vorona, 62, of Virginia Beach, Va., died at home, with her husband and daughters at her bedside. She left the way she did everything, with love and grace.
Katherine, or Kathy, as her friends and kin knew her, was born in Bridgeport, Conn., to John and Olga (Yateshin) Florio, of Plains. She grew up nearby, in Milford, until moving with her family to Plains. Kathy was a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, Class of 1973. After graduation, she trained at the Scranton State Hospital School of Nursing and practiced as a registered nurse across the United States — in Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Michigan, Virginia, and North Carolina. Kathy was a creative force, especially gifted as a watercolorist, gardener, and handywoman.
Kathy brought warmth to so many lives, and will be remembered dearly, particularly by her husband, Robert Daniel Vorona; her daughters, Rachel Vorona Cote and her husband Paul, Laura Katherine Vorona, and her fiancé Nicholas Selle, and Sarah Jean Vorona; her father and mother, John and Olga Florio; her brothers, Michael Florio and his wife Jill, and Richard Esser and his wife Ann; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Esther Sue Vorona.
Funeral services for Kathy will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains, PA 18705. Private interment will be held in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The Samaritan House (www.samaritanhouseva.org) or the charity of the donor's choice.
For additional information or to leave Kathy's family a message of condolence, visit www.corcoranfuneralhome.com or www.hdoliver.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Katherine Vorona
December 18, 2017
Dear Mike and family, sending Love and prayers to you at this very difficult time.
Sharon Powell
December 14, 2017
To the family of Kathy Florio Vorona, allow me to send my sincere sympathy in the loss of your beloved Kathy. I knew her as a young nurse at General Hospital, she was a pleasure to work with and a beautiful girl inside and out. I have often wondered about her over these many years and was so pleased to know that she enjoyed her years as a traveling nurse and that she was blessed with a husband and children. May god grant you the peace to know that she is now in his embrace.
Marion Wotring
December 2, 2017
So sorry to hear about your wife. You and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
December 1, 2017
Dr. Vorona and girls, we met your wife at a Christmas Party several years ago. You two were a perfect match. She is no longer suffering and is with her Heavenly Father. We are so sorry for your loss.
Dolores & Pete Kessel
December 1, 2017
Dear Dr. Vorona and girls, we met your wife at a Christmas Party and you two were such a match. We are so sorry to hear the news. Know that she is not suffering anymore and she's with her Heavenly Father.
Gigi Carter
November 30, 2017
Dear Sarah, The loss is immeasurable but so is the love left behind. I wish you and your family love and light during this difficult time. My deepest condolences. Although I was never fortunate to meet your beautiful mother I know her heart because I have met you. I will keep in touch. When you get home back to D.C. let me know and I will pick you up Love, Gigi
November 30, 2017
Bob, Rachel, Laura, Sarah,
I was blessed to know Kathy through Diane, our mutual friend. I recall with fondness and laughter the trip she made with us and another friend to the US Southwest a number of years ago. Kathy was a beautiful person and created beauty all around her.
Love and healing to you all.
Susan Wilson
Deborah Ellis
November 30, 2017
To the families and friends of Katherine Florio Vorona. I do not know the families personally but we all lose love ones in death. I just want to send my deepest condolences to the families. May God give all of you comfort and peace at this difficult time. Please allow God to strengthen you in your grief. I am sorry for your loss.
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