Kathleen C. Gredzens
Kathleen C. Gredzens, 62, of 54 Stone Avenue., passed away Monday, December 12, 2016, at her residence.
Born November 28, 1954 in Detroit, she was a daughter of the late Palmer M. and Patricia J. (Greene) Kroh.
On October 22, 1981 in Cleveland, OH, she married Dr. Aris Gredzens, who survives.
She was a 1972 graduate of Our Lady of Mercy High School in Farmington, MI. She attended the University of Michigan and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1976. Later in life, she graduated from Marylhurst College in the state of Oregon with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
She began her career as a Registered Nurse at the Visiting Nurse's Association in Detroit. She then worked in the OB/GYN Department at Case Western Reserve Hospital in Cleveland. While in Cleveland, she also worked for Planned Parenthood.
When her family moved to the Seattle, WA area and then Longview, WA, she worked as a paraprofessional in Special Education and continued to keep her Nursing License, occasionally working in her husband's medical practice.
During her life in Bradford, she was active with the YMCA, Zonta Club and two book clubs. She enjoyed home improvement and decorating projects, gardening, acrylic painting, cooking for her family and friends and was a dog lover.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Christian Gredzens, of Tallahassee, FL;a sister, Susan Kozak, of Canton, MI; two brothers, Mark Kroh, of Michigan and John Kroh, of North Carolina; two aunts, Carole Hunter and Gloria DeMerritt, both of Ohio; several nieces and nephews, including Erin Kozak and her daughters Jennah and Layla and Christopher Kozak and his daughter, Alliyah and numerous cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a niece, Kate Kozak.
There will be no public visitation and a private memorial service will be held in the future.
Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to any of the Oncology Funds at the Bradford Hospital Foundation, 116 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, PA, 16701, for the care and transportation of Oncology patients.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.
Also, condolences can be left on the Longview Daily News website at: http://tdn.com/announcements/obituaries/
All Condolences -
Dear Aris and Family, Nadia and I are very saddened for your loss. It was an honor to have know such a great person for many years and we will truly miss her.
Our most sincere condolences.
— Homayoun & Nadia Saraf
Aris and Christian,
It was an honor and a blessing to be Kathy's friend. She was one of the loveliest (inside and out) people I have ever met. May God and your memories of Kathy bring you comfort during this sad time.
— Deborah Denison
Kathy, one of those remarkable people who could smile through anything, left us with so many rich memories. Later, when it doesn't hurt anymore, I will smile when I think of each one. I also feel so lucky to have one of her works of art. I will never ever forget this golden personality.
— Nina & Laurent
Aris and Family,
Kris and I are very sorry for your loss. Kathy was a great lady. It was an honor to care for her and get to know her. She was quite special. Please know you are in our prayers.
Mario and Kris Forte
— Mario D. Forte
We are very sorry for your loss. Kathy was a wonderful woman, and she could light up a room with her laughter. We wish we had more time with her, but are glad for the time we knew her. She will be missed.
— Ingrid and Terje
We are very sorry for your loss. Kathy was a wonderful woman, and she could light up a room with her laughter. We wish we had more time with her, but are glad for the time we knew her. She will be missed.
— Ingrid and Terje
Kathy certainly was a beautiful soul and I feel grateful to have known her. Peace be with the family in this difficult journey.
— Paulette Mathers
I am so sad to hear of Kathy passing, Kathy was such a beautiful lady. My condolences to Aris, Christian and all her family.
— Jan Patterson
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. That picture captures her fun loving personality! It was a privilege to have known her.
— Lynn Smith
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. That picture really does capture her personality. What a privilege to have known her.
— Lynn Smith
I am sorry for your tremendous loss. You are in my prayers.
— William L Fix
Ofc. Kroh and family, sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
— MCpl. E. Hutchins
My condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May God Bless each one of you.
— Officer Harrington
Sorry for your loss Officer Kroh. I will be praying for you and your family.
— ~~~Coleman~~~
Officer Kroh sorry for you and your family's loss. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers
— Officer Allred
Sending love and peace to you and your family. I will be praying for you Officer Kroh.
— Officer K. Burney
Officer Kroh,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
— Officer A. Sale
Very sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family.
— Officer Cagle B PLT
Hey Kroh I'm so sorry about your loss. I pray for you and your family. This is a beautiful picture of your sister and I know she's smiling and at peace. I pray you have all the strength you need.
— Shante Stewart
Officer Kroh,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can do anything for you and your family.
— Sergeant W. Grimes
My Good Friend My prayers are with you and the family during this hard time.. may God hold you in his hands for support and strength and God bless you all .....
— William Rosado
My Good Friend My prayers are with you and the family during this hard time.. may God hold you in his hands for support and strength and God bless you all .....
— William Rosado
Officer Kroh, I pray that the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will be with you and your family during this time of loss.
— Sergeant N. Powe
Prayers and thoughts to Kathy's family and friends. I didn't know her really well, but I do know that she was a wonderful person. I loved her sense of humor, her friendly personality, and strength through her trials. Kathy now rests in peace.
— Suzanne Dittman
Sending you and your family healing prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
— Melody Stuckey
We are so very sorry.
— Tabatha (Gredzens) Ainsworth
I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady.
— Natalie Mawn
Dr. Gredzens (and Elliott),
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I hope that your loving memories help you find comfort in this time of grief.
— Christina Abbott
How can a person that has only been in our town for such a short time leave such sadness and sorrow ~ I have been so so lucky to have known her this short time - this picture is truly truly her - such beauty, such kindness, such sparkle. She made us all laugh and think that life was better than we thought it was. I remember last year when she told me her cancer had returned and I started to cry - she said oh no - no crying - I didn't cry- I've got this and you know what I know that she has this too! Kathy ~ I already miss you terribly!
— Nancy