Kathleen A. Banks of Seneca, passed into the loving arms of the angels on Friday, December 06, 2013.
Born April 24, 1922, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Frank C. McCloskey and Lanora Duncan McCloskey French.
She was a lifelong member of the Seneca United Methodist Church and thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship and friendships she made through her church. She had a wonderful outlook on life and enjoyed it to the fullest.
Her most enjoyable moments were shared with her family at the backyard picnics and all the events her grandchildren were a part of. She loved her pets and thoroughly enjoyed the many dogs she raised over the years.
Kate was one of the original mall walkers at the Cranberry Mall, for many years having logged thousands of miles while walking with her friends.
She was also a member of the Senior Center in Seneca and looked forward to each Monday for lots of laughs, fun and a good meal there.
Kate was employed at Bakers Auto Parts in Seneca for many years from which she retired in 1984.
She also was an active member of the Northwest Hospital Auxiliary where she volunteered on a regular basis while her health allowed. Kate often spoke of the wonderful people that volunteer there like Mabel, Cindy and Jo.
On October 4, 1943, she was married to Norman L. Banks. They shared 60 years together until he preceded her in death on January 19, 2002.
Surviving is her son Terry Banks and his wife Rose of Oil City and her grandchildren Shannon K. Jahn (Mike) of Denver, CO and Shelly A. Hart (Colt) of Apex, NC and a great grandchild, Maggie Rose Jahn of Denver who brought a smile to Kate’s face at the mention of her name.
Also surviving is a nephew Ronald Stanford and his wife Shirley of Masury, OH, who held a special place in Kate’s heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a son Dennis Wade Banks who died in 1966 at the age of 18 due to a complication from muscular dystrophy. Also preceding her in death are her sisters, Marge Arlene Cumming and Betty Jane Stanford.
Friends may call at the Morrison Funeral Home on Monday, December 9th from 3 to 7 pm.
Funeral service will be conducted at the Seneca United Methodist Church at 11 am Tuesday with Rev. William Hasting officiating.
Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Venango County Humane Society, 2724 Deep Hollow Rd., Franklin, PA 16323 or the Venango County VNA Hospice program, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, PA 16323.
Please visit the Tribute Wall at morrisonhome.com to share a memory or leave a condolence.