Kathleen A. “Kathy” Harris, 71, of Butler passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was born in Pittsburgh on July 12, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Badali) Willard. Kathy graduated from Vincentian Academy and Slippery Rock University with a degree in Parks & Recreation. She worked for several companies as a bookkeeper and retired from her small business.
Kathy loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed attending Jumonville Family Week, reading books, watching cooking shows, and cheering for Penn State and the Steelers.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Harris, recently celebrating 50 years of marriage; sons, Steven (Anne) and Sean Harris; daughter, Jessica (Mac) Brenckle; five grandchildren; sister, Maureen (Chip) Keen; brothers, Frederick (Maryjean) Willard and David (Linda) Willard; she is also survived by her aunt, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
All services will be held privately through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jumonville Christian Camp, 887 Jumonville Rd, Hopwood, PA 15445.