Kathryn L. Murray, 82, of Sylvan Beach passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday. She was born in Rome, NY, the daughter of the late John and Kathryn (Worden) Fiedler. Kathryn grew up in Cleveland, NY and graduated from Central Square High School in 1957.
Kathryn worked at Gene’s Bowling Center, Sylvan Beach. She also was a secretary for Keller Construction and later retired from DHD Healthcare.
Kathryn was a member of, the Sylvan Beach Women’s Beach Comber Bowling League and was the past secretary for the Sylvan Beach Fire District.
Kathryn was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an avid bowler and reader; she also enjoyed crocheting, and gardening. Most of all Kathryn was proud of her children.
Surviving are her daughters, Karen (Dean) Blanchard, Kimberly Murray, Laurie (Joseph) Benedict; Suzanne (Glen) Ford; sons, James (Gwenette) Murray, Michael Murray; sisters, Christine Creedon; brothers, William Fiedler, Keith (Dawn) Schmidt, Robert (Donnette) Schmidt; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will be private.
Contributions in Kathryn’s memory may be made to Hospice Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413.