Dec 20, 2012

Kathryn D. Wallace Townes, 96, of Bentleyville, was called home Wednesday, December 19, 2012, from the Washington County Health Center, Chartiers Township, to join her beloved husband, Richard Townes, with their beloved savior, Lord Jesus Christ.

She was born September 29, 1916, in Charleroi, a daughter of Peter J. and Clara A. Mihalek Wallace.

Mrs. Townes worked as a private secretary.

She enjoyed reading the Bible, listening to Christian radio, prayer fellowship, gardening and interior decorating. Mrs. Townes also enjoyed blessing people with pictures she made for greeting cards she received from others.

While living in Chula Vista, Calif., she enjoyed helping those who lived at the Palamoro Apartments.

Caregivers in Chula Vista, at Adams Personal Care Home in Brownsville and Washington County Health Center and her special friend, Clara, showed compassion for Mrs. Townes.

She will be deeply missed by her nephew and niece, who were her guardians and caregivers, Greg and Sue Smiley of Bentleyville.

Also surviving are a sister, Florence Goldstrom of Murrysville, and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are sisters Marjorie L. Smiley and Bernadette Wallace, and a brother, Robert Wallace.

At Mrs. Townes’ request, there will be no visitation or services. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville. Condolences can be sent at www.thompson-marodi.com.