Kathleen A. Banas

We are honoring our wonderful, dedicated, and loved Kathleen (Kathy) A. (Naydyhor) Banas. She was the devoted wife of V. George Banas, married on October 26 of 1968. Recently celebrating 55 years together. They spent the early years of their marriage enjoying country music concerts, seeing many top artists of the time. They built their life in Quakertown, PA.

She raised her beautiful children as her life’s passion, Kristine Mykulowycz (spouse Mark) of Blackwood NJ, Vicki Banas (companion Greg) of Warminster PA, and George Banas (spouse Jennifer) of Quakertown PA. If her passion was her husband and children, her love cannot be measured for her grandchildren: Logan, Aidan, Garrett, Ella, and Hayes. In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by a sister: Diane Henderson; and sister-in-law: Geraldine Banas.

Kathy passed away at her home of 30 years after a long illness with Alzheimer's disease.

Kathy was born on December 26, 1947, in Fountain Hill, PA. The daughter of the late Frank M. Naydyhor and Mildred A. (Frantz) Naydyhor.  She grew up with her siblings Mary Ellen Johnson (spouse David) and Frank Naydyhor (spouse Donna).

She graduated from Palisades High School.

With marriage she extended her family. She is predeceased by her in-laws: Victor J. Banas and Anna M. (Mlynek) Banas; and a brother: Stanley.

Family was the focus of her life. She enjoyed celebrating holidays with family and friends. Hosting an open house on Christmas eve and was the house to be at to watch the annual Halloween parade.

Kathleen spent summers at the pool. She enjoyed summer vacations up and down the east coast, including trips to Maine and Nashville. She loved a trip to the shore, dipping her toes in the ocean.

Kathleen could always be found supporting her children’s many activities from football, baseball, field hockey, plays, art shows to educational accomplishments. She was always there to support their accomplishments and lift them back up from their failings.

Everyone that knew Kathy felt her giving nature and big heart. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends that she made lifelong memories with.

A celebration of life will be held in the Spring.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. to be dispersed to the following organizations: American Legion Baseball and GrandView Hospice.

“You are gone but thank you for all the soft, sweet things you left behind. In our home and in our hearts.”