OBITUARY
Katherine I. LaShomb
March 10, 1935 – January 26, 2021
Mrs. Katherine I. LaShomb, age 85, of Potsdam, NY passed away on January 26, 2021 at her residence in the Village of Potsdam while under the care of her family and Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. Arrangements for cremation are with the Garner Funeral Service. Burial will take place in the spring at the Calvary Cemetery in Massena, NY. Thoughts, memories and condolences can be shared @www.garnerfh.com.
Katherine is survived by her son Stanley (Beth Couglin) LaShomb of Potsdam; son in law Brian Loveless; daughters Cynthia Gilbert of Potsdam, Debra (Ted) Muller of Metuchen, NJ, Mary (Kerry) Matthews of Spokane, WA and Michele LaShomb of Potsdam; sisters Carmela Gardner of Massena and Chi Chi (John) Garcia of Bloomington, IN, 2 grandchildren Joey LaShomb and Zoe Loveless. She is predeceased by her husband Stanley LaShomb; a daughter Charmaine Loveless; a brother Sam Calipari and sisters Betty Caldwell, Angie Petra and Mary Brunt and son in law Ron Gilbert.
Mrs. Katherine I. LaShomb was born on March 10, 1935 in Massena, NY to the late Vincent Calipari and Aletha Steerney. She attended Massena Central Schools. On August 21, 1954 at St. Mary’s Church in Massena, NY she was married to Stanley LaShomb.
Katherine worked for the Warner Bra factory in Massena for a years and then she and her husband were the owners and operators of St. Lawrence Supply in Potsdam from 1970 until their retirement in 1987. Contributions in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association @ 4 Pine West Plaza # 405, Albany, NY 12205 or to the Potsdam Humane Society @ 17 Madrid Ave. Potsdam, NY 13676.
DONATIONS
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Alzheimer’s Association
4 Pine West Plaza # 405, Albany, New York
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Potsdam Humane Society
17 Madrid Avenue, Potsdam, New York
Services
Graveside Service in the spring
Memories
Katherine I. LaShomb
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ADD A MEMORYTom Weaver
February 2, 2021
Dear Cindy & family, So sorry to hear of your moms passing.
I have fond memories of her and your
family. Remember... family is always with
you. Tom
Sue Maroney
January 30, 2021
Deepest sympathies to all of Katherine's children from Tim and Sue Maroney.
Robert Reagan
January 29, 2021
Cynthia, Stanley and Brian & Family,
Sorry about your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with Katherine in Kinney's when we would meet there. I'm sure that the good Lord will take good care of her!
Sincerely,
Robert E. Reagan
Al Cunningham
January 29, 2021
Cindy and Family,
So sorry to hear about your mother.
Hold tight to all your great memories with her over the years,
With sincere sympathy.
AL
Mary Wellings
January 27, 2021
Have fond memories of the Mayfield gang on the patio playing cards or having picnics -will miss you
Martha Burkum
January 27, 2021
Michele and family,
So sorry to hear about your mother.
May your beautiful memories of her comfort you at this difficult time.
Betty LaBar
January 27, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.she was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many
Jay and Claire LaShomb
January 26, 2021
So sorry to hear of Aunt Katherine's
Passing
Hugs and Kisses
Jay and Claire