Katherine McGuckin Fazio, 93, of Blairsville, PA., and formerly of
Warren, PA., died Saturday, December 10, 2016 in Latrobe, PA.,
after suffering an apparent heart attack. She was born March 4,
1923 in Russell, PA. Katherine was the daughter of William and
Ester Perkins McGuckin. She was a longtime Russell and Warren
area resident, moving to Blairsville, PA., 8 years ago to live with
her daughter, Sally. She was a 1941 graduate of Russell High
School and was a drum majorette, and attended Jamestown
Business College. She had served during World War II, with the
U.S. Navy, as a Seaman 1st Class, stationed in Washington, D.C.
She was employed with the former Warren National Bank and
retired from the Warren County Board of Assistance office. She is
remembered with much love and devotion, for her being a
wonderful mother, who cared and lived for her children, making
clothing for them as kids, taking care of them when they were
sick and being their friend throughout their lives. She was an
avid baker and great cook.
She is survived by her two children – Sally Fazio of Blairsville,
PA., Dean J. Fazio of Warren, PA., 4 Grandchildren – Krystal
Nuhfer of Blairsville, PA., Lon Nuhfer of Shepherdstown, W.V.,
James and Joseph Fazio both of Warren, PA., 3 Great
Grandchildren – Harley Nuhfer, Gage Zimmers, Haleigh Fazio,
several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Joseph A. Fazio
whom she married June 30, 1950 in Warren, PA., who died
January 6, 1982, 2 Brothers – William and James McGuckin.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304
East Street, Warren, PA., on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from
11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. when a funeral and committal service
will be conducted by her nephew, Deacon Joseph Lucia.
Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Full military
honors will be conducted at the funeral home following the
funeral service by members of the U.S. Navy and the
Clarendon/Sheffield V.F.W. Funeral Honor Guard. Those
wishing to place memorials may do so through the Northwestern
PA Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, 1600 Peninsula Drive,
Ste. 15, Erie, PA. 16505 or Paws Along the River, 212 Elm Street,
Warren, PA., 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting
She was a wonderful lady. Always smiling, and making others smile. I know she will be missed by the entire community who came to know her. God bless all who are going to miss her.
-Amy
Dear Sally an Dean: I am Dorothy Perkins Dennehy, daughter of John & Autumn Perkins. I met you both when you were very young. We are second cousins. I am so sad about your Mom. I have wonderful memories of her when I was growing up. I am 77 years. My Mom–
Autumn passed away in March, 2010. At that time I tried to get in touch with your Mother and letter was returned–address unknown. Now I know why. And yet–to think she has been alive and I did not know it.
I surely would love to hear from you by email–I knew your Uncles so well–Billy and Jamie. Many years have passed now. I have 4 sons, my husband passed away in 2008. We have 11 grandchildren and now 3 greats. I will keep you in my prayers. I have passed the obit on to my 2 Brothers–John and Daniel Perkins. Your cousin –Dorothy Dennehy
Thank you Dorothy I’ll give you my email address
Sallyjo719@icloud.com
Hello Sally & Dean,
My condolences on the passing of your Mom. I remember a picture of a majoriette in a kneeling position that Aunt Esther had on a dresser – as an inquisitive (if not precocious) six year-old I was fascinated by it. I believe that was your Mom.
My warmest wishes to you both…
Dan Perkins
Thank you Dan
My condolences to the family.
Thank you Dorothy I’ll give you my email address .Tell Danny thank you as well and yes Danny that that was high school picture of mom drum majorette.. I remember all of you Love Sally
Thank you Neal
Sally, Dean, Krystal, Lon and Harley,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Katherine was a wonderful lady who will be missed by all who were blessed to meet her. I will miss coming over and hearing her laugh and enjoying her grandchildren. God Bless all of you. You were blessed with a wonderful Mom and Grandma.
Much love, Lori and Jeff