Kathleen B. "Kathy" Galie, 90, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024. She was born in Lancaster, and shared over 61 years of marriage with Joseph D. Galie, Sr. prior to his passing in 2015.

Kathy was a 1952 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. She worked for Bell Telephone, later AT&T, as an operator supervisor up until her retirement. A devout Catholic, Kathy attended St. Leo the Great Catholic Church and was a lifetime member. She loved playing card and board games with her family and spent many days at their family's cabin that they owned for 25 years. Kathy also enjoyed trips to the casino.

Kathy is survived by her son Joseph D. Galie, Jr. (Amanda), son-in-law John Sanders, 7 grandchildren: Melissa Giess (Benham), Heather Leese (Mark), Katrina Sanders, Allison Galie, Kelsey Miknis (Tyler), Cassidy Galie, and Nathaniel Dandridge; 5 great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Sylvia M. Sanders, and was the last of 11 siblings.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601. The family will receive guests beginning at 10:30 AM. Interment will immediately follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.