Kathleen Sontheimer

Kathleen "Kathy" Steward Sontheimer, age 77 passed away at her home, March 3, 2023, surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Kathy was born in Erie, PA, November 5, 1945 to the late Harley and Marion Steward. She was a graduate of Academy High School, Class of 1963.

She is survived by her loving husband of almost 60 years, Robert Sontheimer Jr., Her two daughters Wendy Swaney (Jim), Anna Haughney (Rick), two sons Robert Sontheimer III, and Adam Sontheimer (Ashleigh), 8 grandchildren Jeremy, Robbie IV, Cheyenne, Ethan, Alex, Seth, Ashton and Avery. She is also survived by her sister Janet Thompson.

For 35 years she enjoyed skiing and family ski trips. She attended over 200 music concerts and had an extreme love and passion for quilting and sewing.

She was co-owner / operator of Sontheimer's Country Bakery, for over 40 years with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She loved talking to customers and since her illness had missed that time terribly.

Her greatest love was as a mother and grandmother. Photo albums, picnics, parties, weddings, etc. She was always on the front lines. She will always be so sadly missed by all. We dearly love you...

Kathy wanted to thank all her friends and family for her many cards, flowers and gifts...So so many to mention. You know who you are and thank you so much for your love, support and caring.

Services will be private. Arrangements were handled by the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, 3801 W. 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506.

Send condolences at www.BurtonQuinnScott.com.