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Kathy M. Rockey, 73, of Bellefonte, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.
Born on Oct. 16, 1950 in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of the late Otis E. and Shirley A. (Gates) Corman.
On March 4, 1972 in Howard, she married Joseph C. Rockey, who survives at home.
Kathy was a 1968 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School. She worked at the MC3B Lab at Penn State University and then went to work at Encompass Health (Health South Rehab) as a Billing Specialist. She retired after 25+ years of service.
Kathy was a member of the Howard Christian Church. She was a very sociable person and loved to visit with family and friends. She was an excellent cook and looked forward to the adventures of a good road trip. She enjoyed the Grange Fair, watching Penn State Football, Nascar and her daily soaps.
Through everything, Kathy was dedicated to her family, especially her grandchildren. They were the sunshine on a cloudy day. Kathy had many health difficulties in her life, but she remained strong and embraced life with a smile. She lived every day to the fullest.
Kathy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Joe; one son, Jeffrey S. Rockey, and his wife, Carol, of Coleville; two grandchildren, Sara E. Rockey and her fiance, John Harshbarger, of Albrightsville, Pa., and Zachary T. Rockey, of Bellefonte. She is also survived by a sister, Diane Zettle, and her husband, Dean, of Spring Mills.
Along with her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by a brother, Scott D. Corman.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 4 p.m. at the Howard Christian Church, Walnut St., Howard, with Pastor Donald Crain officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc. in Milesburg, Pa.
An online guest book can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.