Kathleen M. Ragard

Kathleen M. Ragard, 63, of Great Bend, PA entered into rest on November 2, 2025 with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Robert Ragard; her children, Michael (Danielle) Ragard, Nicole Ragard, Kristen Ragard, and Joseph (Kristen) Ragard; a granddaughter, Madison; siblings, Paulette (Billy) Allen, Donna (Jim) Theobald, Donald (Jeanne) Button, Rosie (Jim) Dunn, and Christine (Mark) Jones; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was predeceased by her parents, Donald and Beatrice Button.
Kathy graduated from Blue Ridge in 1980. Organizing chaos, forming a plan, and following through with the plan, she implemented in every aspect of her life. She was the Office Manager for the District Attorney for 27 years. She served as a Eucharistic Minister for St. Lawrence Catholic Church, where she was a longtime member. Kathy was an EMT with Great Bend/Hallstead Volunteer Ambulance. She served as the Blue Ridge Triplets President and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary President. Kathy had an eye for design and decorated for every holiday. She was widely known as "Aunt Kathy" within the community. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and loved to entertain family and friends. Her nieces and nephews will miss squirreling away her special treats. Kathy was a devoted member of her community and special part of her family, her absence leaves a void that will never be filled.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2025 at Most Holy Trinity Parish, the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Great Bend, PA location. Interment will be made in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc. Hallstead, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 53 Glenmaura National Blvd, Moosic, PA 18507.