Kathleen C. Szitanko, 76, of Red Bank, passed away Aug. 6 at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune. Born in Newark, she resided in Lincroft most of her life before moving to Red Bank in 2010.
Mrs. Szitanko was an administrative assistant for many years. She enjoyed cross stitch, cooking and baking. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially at holidays. She was an adoring grandmother and was always there to support her grandchildren by attending their sporting events. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.
She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Szitanko in 2009. Surviving are her children and their spouses: Brian Szitanko and Amy of Ohio, Gary Szitanko and Rena of Lincroft, and Marlena Roach and Matt of Red Bank; and seven grandchildren: Jack, Nathan, Noah, Ryan, Joshua, Aaron, and Emma.
Visitation was held Aug. 12. Entombment was held Aug. 12 at Fair View Cemetery in Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org/donate. Arrangements were under the direction of John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown.
The article originally appeared in the September 10 – 16, 2020 print edition of The Two River Times.
