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Katherine F. Magowan (nee Haywood), age 69, passed away on June 6, 2025. Born and raised in Collingdale, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Florence Haywood (nee Messick).
Katherine was the loving mother of Mike Mcgarrigle, Bill Mcgarrigle, Jennifer Magowan (Stilian), and the late Susan Hall (Victor); adoring grandmother of Victor, Tabitha, Nicholas, Brittany, Brooke, Bella, Aubrey, and the late Sabrina; caring great-grandmother of Melanie and Leo; devoted sister of Linda, Darlene, Gail, and John.
Family and friends are invited to Katherine’s Visitation 10:00-11:00 AM on Thursday, June 12th at The Knoetgen-Donohue Funeral Home, 746 Kedron Ave, Morton, PA 19070, followed by her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Interment Private.
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