Kathryn P. Topper

Kathryn P. Topper, 88, of Coatesville, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  She was the widow of the late John J. Topper, who passed away in 1980.

Born in Morgantown, Kathryn was the daughter of the late Anna (Loar) and Anthony Petersheim.

She was a member of the Friendship United Methodist Church.  She belonged to the Golden Agers Club of Cochranville and the Cochranville Fire Co. Auxiliary.

She worked as a housewife and farmer on their century old Topper Family Farm.

Kathryn is survived by her three children: Ralph Topper, husband of Carole, of Atglen, Phyllis Radcliffe, wife of Dean, of Morgantown and Janice Leo, wife of William, of Robesonia; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and siblings, Beula Martin of New Holland, Glen Petersheim of Fleetwood and Rachael Weidman of Akron.

Kathryn was predeceased by her daughter, Patricia Topper, and her siblings Oliver Petersheim, Elizabeth Millisock, Louella Millisock and Johnathan Petersheim.

The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Faggs Manor Cemetery.  The viewing will be from 10 until 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com