Kathleen Shutts,70, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 8, 1949, in Kingston, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert B. and Alice M. (Boyle) Shutts and was preceded in death by her twin brother, Robert B. Shutts, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Christine E. Grove (companion, Gene Wolfe); her brother, Kenneth R. Shutts (Linda), both of Harrisburg; three nieces, Michelle Bonsick of Mechanicsburg, Nicole Grove Dickey (Britton) of Golden, CO, and Colleen A. Baird (Brad) of Mechanicsburg; a nephew, Robert B. Shutts, III (Mallory) of Harrisburg, and several grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Kathleen always remarked that she was very fortunate in her life in having a wonderful group of very close friends, whose friendships she truly cherished. She retired as a Home Economics teacher from Camp Hill School District after 36 years of service and was a graduate of Central Dauphin East High School, class of 1967, Misericordia University (Bachelor of Science Degree, 1971), and Marywood College (Masters Degree in Education, 1975). She was an active, long term member of the Camp Hill Women's Club, the Camp Hill Diva Group, the Camp Hill Retired Teachers Book Club, and was a faculty advisor to the Camp Hill Student Council for many years during her career at Camp Hill High School. A viewing will be held Monday, March 18, 2019, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, in the Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry Street, Harrisburg, and on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am, at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, 4000 Derry Street, Harrisburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, in the church. Burial will be in Paxton Presbyterian Churchyard. Kathleen was deeply loved by her family and friends, and her compassion and caring for others, as well as her honesty and trustworthiness will be truly missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 301 Chestnut St., Harrisburg, PA 17101.
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