Kathleen M. Milefsky

Kathleen M. Milefsky, 77, of Ringtown, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born in Shenandoah on August 30, 1948, she was the daughter of the late John & Kathryn “Kitty” Byrne Dougherty.

Kathleen was graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School and then attended Misericordia University and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Reading whereafter she entered into a lifelong dedication of being a registered nurse.  She worked many years for the former Good Samaritan Hospital in Pottsville and retired with the position of Manager for same day surgery.

Outside of her career, Kathleen was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ringtown where she taught CCD for many years.  Her faith was unwavering and she would spend time each day praying and saying the rosary.  She also enjoyed reading and cheering on her Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Besides her parents, she was preceded by 1 sister- Ellen Ann Moll.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel Milefsky of Ringtown, 2 daughters- LeeAnne O’Hearn with her husband Mark of Ashland and Alison Donovan with her husband James of Clarks Summit, 1 son-  Dr. Daniel Milefsky with his wife Cheryl of West Pittston, 1 sister- Karen Donchak of Frackville, and 5 grandchildren whom she loved dearly and would spoil often- Mark O’Hearn, Nicole Strickland, Nathan Milefsky, Molly Donovan, and Tyler Babinski, along with a great grandson- Miles and nieces and nephews.

A Requiem Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 3rd at 10am in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ringtown with Fr. Dominic Pham officiating.  Visitation will take place from 8:30 to 10am in the church.  Burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

The Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, Shenandoah are entrusted with the arrangements.

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