Katherine A. “Kitty” Stoner, 82

October 12, 2023

Katherine A. “Kitty” Stoner, of Lancaster, PA, entered eternal peace surrounded by her family on October 12, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born on December 22nd, 1940 to the late Jesse L. Marquart I and Grace E. (Tyson) Marquart. Kitty was the wife of the late Benjamin F. Stoner, Jr., with whom she is now reunited after 42 years.

Kitty was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School.

She loved to cook, can delicious jams and jellies, and was an exceptional baker. She was also known for her apple butter. She contributed to bake sales that supported the annual CROP Walk for Hunger. Kitty was also an avid reader and could finish 20 books in less than a month. She had a passion for gardening all different vegetables and flowers and lined the driveway in rose bushes. Kitty enjoyed visiting the beach with her family. Her everlasting positive spirit will be missed by all who were fortunate to know her.

Kitty was a welcoming and devoted member of Faith United Church of Christ her whole life.

Katherine is survived by her daughter, Susan R. Krimes, three grandchildren Kreesyn B. (husband of Julia) Stoner, Korbyn J. Stoner, and Kalynn G. (wife of Joshua Urban), and her sister Jessie M. Bemis. She was preceded in death by brothers Robert A. Marquart and Jesse L. Marquart II.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 11 AM at Faith United Church of Christ, 1204 Wabank Rd., Lancaster, PA, 17603 with Pastor John Rieker. A viewing will take place at 10 AM. Interment will follow in the Riverview Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Katherine’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org.