Obituary of Kathleen Alice Bixby

Kathleen A. Bixby, age 76 of Sorber Mountain, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the Lakeside Nursing Center, Harveys Lake. Mrs. Bixby was born November 11, 1935 in Luzerne, and was the daughter of the late Manley and Kathleen Banta Smith. She had been employed by the former General Cigar Co., Kingston. Kathleen was an active member of the Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, Harveys Lake where she taught Sunday school for over 30 years. She enjoyed shopping, yard sales and flea markets. Her daughter, Kathleen Lamoreaux, died February 15, 2011. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Ross Bixby, Sr.; son: Ross Bixby, Jr. and his wife, Maria of Sorber Mountain, brother: Harry Smith of Harveys Lake; grandchildren; Tanya, Jesse, Bobbi and Vinnie; 3 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Monday at 7:00 pm from the Emmanuel Assembly Of God Church, 239 Church Road, Harveys Lake, with Rev. L. D. Reed officiating. Kathleen's family will receive family and friends immediately following the service at the church. Her family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contribution be sent to the Emmanuel Assembly of God Church at the above address. Funeral arrangements are by the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 & 118, Pikes Creek.