Catherine Marie Naglak

Catherine Marie (Obrzut) Naglak, aged 87, peacefully passed away on December 13, 2023. Born on July 23, 1936, in Olyphant, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Joseph and Blanche (Borys) Obrzut. Cathy or "Kashi" as she was known to some, was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter-in-law Jeanne (Rand) Naglak, and her grandson Joseph Min Naglak.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, Louis, her son Kenneth Naglak and wife Gina Daniels of Newtown, PA, daughters Deborah (Naglak) Khattri and husband Ashok of Jefferson, MD; Mary (Naglak) Zucal and husband Kirk of Perkasie, PA; and Karen (Naglak) Tronkowski and her husband Kevin of Milford, NH. Cathy leaves a legacy of love to her grandchildren Stephanie (Naglak) Garwood, Alex Khattri, Michelle Khattri, Adam Zucal, Ethan Tronkowski, and Emma Tronkowski, as well as her great-granddaughter Piper Jeanne Garwood. She is also survived by her sister Carolyn Madera and husband Tony of Doylestown, multiple sisters and brothers-in-law, nephews, and nieces.
Cathy graduated from St. Patrick High School and pursued her passion for nursing, earning a registered nursing degree from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Scranton, PA, in 1956. She began her career as a private duty nurse and later specialized in OB/GYN nursing, earning admiration from both patients and colleagues. Cathy dedicated over four decades of her life to nursing.
A longtime member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Doylestown, Cathy contributed to the community through her involvement in the church choir, the Ladies of Mt. Carmel, a community comfort choir for area nursing homes, and the Doylestown Nature Club. Alongside her husband, she mentored released inmates from Bucks County Prison, aiding them in their journey to re-enter society.
Her zest for life extended beyond her professional and volunteer work. Cathy enjoyed tennis, sewing, gardening, and traveling. She regaled her family with stories of her globetrotting adventures to places like Poland, Italy, and Israel-destinations she could only dream of visiting as a child. She also satisfied her continued interest in learning by attending classes at Delaware Valley University through the program, Center for Learning in Retirement.
Cathy will be forever missed for her sensational hugs, unwavering strength, and boundless devotion to her children, grandchildren, nursing, and her faith. Her legacy of love, compassion, and service to others will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Doylestown, Pa. Visitation will start at 9:00 AM followed by mass at 10:00. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to UNICEF USA in her honor.
May she rest in peace, surrounded by the eternal love she so freely gave.
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