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Kathy J. Kay Obituary

Kathy J. Kay, 61, of Harrisburg, passed away on November 18, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.


Kathy was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 17, 1963, to the late Gary and Jane Kay.


Following her transition from Brooklyn to Harrisburg, Kathy went on to become the owner of Kids Academy in Harrisburg for 27 years.


She is survived by her son, Robert Kay; brother, Dr. Glen Kay; cousin, Cindy Solomon; sister-in-law, Karen Kay; nephews, Josh Kay and Jonathan Kay; and her beloved dogs, Chester and Prince. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents.


Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Beth El Cemetery Chapel, Harrisburg with Rabbi Ariana Capptauber officiating. Burial will follow in Beth El Cemetery.


Shiva will be observed Sunday, November 24 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Monday, November 25, 2024, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM at 2190 Caroline Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17110.


Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89754715807

Meeting ID: 897 5471 5807



Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, 3125 Walnut Street, Harrisburg handled arrangements. 


To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Kathy, please visit our Tree Store.

Kathy J. Kay, 61, of Harrisburg, passed away on November 18, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.


Kathy was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 17, 1963, to the late Gary and Jane Kay.


Following her transition from Brooklyn to Harrisburg, Kathy went on to become the owner of Kids Academy in Harrisburg for 27 years.


She is survived by her son, Robert Kay; brother, Dr. Glen Kay; cousin, Cindy Solomon; sister-in-law, Karen Kay; nephews, Josh Kay and Jonathan Kay; and her beloved dogs, Chester and Prince. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents.


Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Beth El Cemetery Chapel, Harrisburg with Rabbi Ariana Capptauber officiating. Burial will follow in Beth El Cemetery.


Shiva will be observed Sunday, November 24 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Monday, November 25, 2024, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM at 2190 Caroline Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17110.


Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89754715807

Meeting ID: 897 5471 5807



Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, 3125 Walnut Street, Harrisburg handled arrangements. 


To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Kathy, please visit our Tree Store.

Events

Funeral Service

Sunday, November 24, 2024

12:00 pm

Beth El Cemetery

Final Resting Place

Beth El Cemetery

1000 Progress Aveneue Harrisburg, PA 17109