Kathleen A. Francis, 75, of Koppel, passed away on Saturday December 14th, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 25th, 1949, in Conneaut, Ohio, a daughter of the late Theodore and Zenobia (Komorowski) Grubke. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard K. Francis, a brother, Theodore Grubke Jr., a sister, Delores Marker, and a sister-in-law Judy Grubke. She is survived by her children: Kelli Leavens (Ron Mcintyre) of Pittsburgh, Stephani (Robert Sr.) Guidice of New Brighton, Cheri (Cliff) LeCrone of Petersburgh, Ohio, John (Tammy Myers) Toikkania, Kimberly Brim of Fenelton, Pennsylvania, Marcie Freed of Deltona, Florida, and Richard (Motoyo) Franis Jr. of San Diego, California; twelve grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, a brother, Richard Grubke of Conneaut, Ohio, a sister-in-law, Nancy Grubke and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Kathleen was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish in Ellwood City and was a booster for the Big Beaver Fire Company. She loved both her pets and her family, as well as shooting pool. She also loved being outside, fishing, gardening, and found a passion for horses.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Richie Massioni for all his care over the last several years, along with Three Oaks Hospice.
Friends will be received on Thursday, December 19th from 11 A.M. until the time of a Blessing Service at 1 P.M. in the Gabauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton.