Katherine “Kate” T. Check, 98, of Clarendon, PA., died peacefully surrounded by her family, Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home, Warren, PA. She was born June 14, 1923, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of Frank and Mary Josephine Suppa Notoro.
Kate was a lifelong resident of Clarendon, PA. She was a 1942 graduate of Warren High School. Kate was employed with the former New Process Company as a machine operator, retiring from there after many years employment. She was a member of the former St. Clara’s R.C. Church and St. Anthony’s of Padua R.C. Church, Saybrook, PA., Kate was a strong member of Clarendon Community and went to the post office everyday and picked up everybody’s mail and would personally deliver the mail to her relatives and friends. She was known by many as Nana.
She is survived by her daughters – Sheila Shrefler and Caroline Logan and husband, Larry, all of Clarendon, PA., 3 Grandchildren Todd Alan Shrefler, Mandy Marie Shrefler Fitzgerald, who was Kate’s caregiver, Matthew Paul Logan, 9 Great Grandchildren – Cody Alan Shrefler, Alexandria Marie Shrefler, Seth C. Kraemer, Brianna Nicole Shrefler, Kylie M. Morgan, Tyler Cole Shrefler, Josh Shrefler, Olivia Rae Logan, Bentley Glenn Logan, 2 Great Great Grandsons, Ryan and Riker Shrefler, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. “Punk” Check who died on April 19, 2010, whom she married July 26, 1950, in Clarendon, PA., 6 Brothers – Joseph, Frank, Ralph, Anthony, John and Sam Notoro, 2 Sisters – Mary Benson and Angeline Costello, Son -in- law, Frank Shrefler and her dear friend and companion, her cat, Rusty.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Thursday, September 2, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 A.M. at which time a funeral service will be conducted by Deacon Raymond Wiehagen. Face masks and social distancing will be observed. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Paws Along the River, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA. 16365 or St. Anthony’s of Padua R.C. Church, %Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, 11 Russell Street, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
We send our prayers and deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of your mother, grandmother and Nana!! Clarendon has lost another special lady but heaven has gained another angel!!
In all my years on Brown Ave, Kate was a special neighbor. I always enjoyed visiting with her. Caroline, Larry and Sheila and your family have my sympathy. Sandy Reynolds
Thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Caroline, Sheila, and Family,
Sorry to read about your mother’s passing. You have my sympathy. Often thought about your mother, she was so nice.
God Bless,
Sincerely,Lud