Katherine was born a coal miner’s daughter on August 3, 1928 in Pittston, Pennsylvania. She lived in Pittston and Rahway, New Jersey for over 40 years of her married life. She moved back to Pittston upon the death of her husband before moving to Florida. She was a member of St. Faustina Catholic Church in Clermont where she served as an Eucharistic Minister.
Katherine also enjoyed spending time with the Red Hat Society in Davenport, playing cards and bingo, and taking cruises with her loving daughter, Suzanne.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Frederick and her brother, Patrick Walsh.
Survivors include her loving daughter and son in law, Suzanne and Michael Gruzska; grandson, Christopher Everitt, and great grandson, Thomas Sharp.