Kathleen (Durham) Sawutz, 59

May 15, 2015

Kathleen (Durham) Sawutz, 59, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 15, 2015 unexpectedly of natural causes at her home. Born in Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. Durham and Helen L. (Davis) Hostetter.
Kathleen received a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Marshall University, Huntington, WV in 1978 and became a Specialist in Blood Bank Technology through the American Red Cross in 1986. She was involved with the Tapestry Church, Millersville, PA, a member of One A-Chord Choir and volunteered for Love, Inc. and the Power Packs Program. Kathleen enjoyed cooking, reading, singing and playing piano.
Surviving is a sister: Pamela J. (Durham) Via; a niece: Christine (Via) Cruz, wife of Carlos Cruz; two nephews: Michael Via and Brian Via, husband of Cristina (Abessinio) Via; two great-nephews: Noah Cruz and Micah Cruz; an aunt: Helen (Durham) Jeffers; step-sisters: Beverly (Hostetter) Fiori and Victoria (Hostetter) Lydon; a step-nephew: David Lydon and two step-nieces: Jen (Lydon) Bustos and Rachael Fiori.
Kathleen was preceded in death by an uncle: C. Max Jeffers and a step-father: David L. Hostetter.
A Memorial Service will be held at The Tapestry Church on Thursday, May 28 at 7:00pm. Family will be receiving guests at 6:00pm. The Tapestry Church shares a building with the Grace Evangelical Church at 22 Kready Ave, Millersville, PA, 17551. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tapestry Church, Celebrate Recovery Program. Please mail contributions to 1808 Brubaker Run Road, Lancaster, PA, 17603.