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Kathleen "Kathy" Schmittle, 69, Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday morning at her residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas R. and Matilda A. (Weidmann) Taylor.
Kathy was twice married: first to Robert Glunt and then to Robert R. Schmittle; both of whom preceded her in death.
She is survived by a son, Bradford, of Harrisburg; a brother, Tom Taylor (Elaine), of Altoona; and four sisters: Jean Schandelmeier of Altoona, Debbie Schroth (Dave) of Altoona, Janet Degenhardt of Lancaster and Patricia Haselbarth (Fred) of Kathleen, Ga.
Kathy was a 1974 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School.
She retired as the Troop Administrative Manager for the Pennsylvania State Police.
Kathy was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg.
She enjoyed word puzzles, dolls and rocking in her rocking chair.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg, with Father Alan Thomas officiating.
Committal will be at Alto-Reste Park.
Arrangements are by Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, 421 Montgomery St., Hollidaysburg.
The family requests that donations in memory of Kathy be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 198, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648; or St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 301 Spruce St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.