Mary Ann Kautz, 89, formerly of 34 Jerome Avenue, Bradford, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born August 21, 1929 in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Paul R. and Bertha (Scheiterle) Kautz. She attended Bradford Area Schools.
Mary Ann worked for Zippo for over 40 years and baby-sat for families in the Bradford area.
She was a life long member of Grace Lutheran Church, the church that her father Paul founded, very active with the Ladies Aid, and the Altar Committee. When she wasn't helping with the church, she enjoyed bus trips to many events in the area, along with taking care of her flower and vegetable gardens.
Mary Ann is survived by six nephews, Richard C. Kautz, David Thornton, Thomas Kautz, Ronald Kautz, Charles Kautz Jr., and Donald Kautz, five nieces, Karan Ericson, Donna McCreadie, Suzanne Smalt, Carol Obot, and Barb Steinhauer, and many great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Thornton, three brothers, Richard P. Kautz, Charles Kautz, and Donald Kautz, and nephew Ken Kautz.
Friends will be received on Wednesday January 30, 2019, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the Grace Lutheran Church, 79 Mechanic St., Bradford, at 11:00 am funeral services will be held with Rev. Gerard leFeber, retired Lutheran minister officiating. Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorials contributions if desired, may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church 79 Mechanic Street, Bradford, PA 16701.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com