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Kathleen F. "Kate" Ganci obituary

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Schisler Funeral Home - Northampton

2119 Washington Ave

Northampton, Pennsylvania

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Aug. 30, 2025

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church

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Kathleen Ganci Obituary

Kathleen F. "Kate" Ganci, 76, the beloved matriarch of the Ganci clan, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. Born December 21, 1948, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late John and Virginia Flamish. She and her devoted husband Robert J. Ganci celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on August 7. As a mother of 4 and Baba of 7 grandchildren, her kitchen was the gathering place for all holiday celebrations and family get togethers. She was a member of St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church, Fullerton. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Jodi L. wife of Ron Lock of Quakertown, Jennifer A. Ganci and Chuck Dodge of Syracuse, NY and Janelle M. Ganci wife of Steve Raysely, Jr. of Northampton, son, Matthew R. Ganci and Jacqueline Cromonic of Northampton, grandchildren, Joe, Jillian, Kaden, Jenna, Jake, Kendall, and Jack, brothers, Jack Flamish and Claudia of Seattle, WA and Alan Flamish and wife Debbie of Columbia, SC, sister, Patrice Flamish and Donna, and nieces and nephews. Kate will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Services: The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM followed by a 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial, all on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church, 618 Fullerton Avenue, Whitehall, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Aug. 15, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Kathleen Ganci

Aug

30

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church

618 Fullerton Avenue, Whitehall, PA

Aug

30

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church

618 Fullerton Avenue, Whitehall, PA

Funeral services provided by:

Schisler Funeral Home - Northampton

2119 Washington Ave, Northampton, PA 18067

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Louise Holmes

Yesterday

Janelle and Ganci family,I am so sorry for your loss. I always loved our conversations when we would run into each other.May your memories help you through this difficult time

Wendi Kratzer

August 18, 2025

Kathy will be missed so much! No one will miss her as much as Gemma & Jax, my pups who loved her as much I did. She always had treats & belly rubs for them.
I hope the Ganci family takes some small comfort in knowing how many people & dogs loved her.
The Kratzer Family

Harry Yonak

August 16, 2025

Bob,Matt and Family, So sorry to hear about your loss. God Bless

Edward and Monica

August 16, 2025

We will miss your smile and warm greetings on our nightly walks with Cooper. Our heart goes out to Bob and your family and Kelce too.

John. Lenny. Cowitch

August 16, 2025

Patty and Ganci family so sorry to read about Kathy passing. She will be missed. great memories. REST IN PEACE my friend

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