Katherine Stepp Boyles, formerly of Butler, passed away Dec. 28, 2022.

She was born Oct. 25, 1931, in Maryville, Tenn., and was the daughter of the late Hugh Bruce Stepp and Mary Kate (Starnes) Stepp.

Katherine was the wife of Robert G. Boyles, whom she married on Aug. 20, 1955, and they made their home in Butler.

Before her marriage, she completed a degree in nursing at Johns Hopkins University, and then worked as a public health nurse in Butler County until starting a family.

Katherine was a member of Westminster Church PCA and faithfully attended Bible studies; she served in the choir and in the women's organization. Additionally, she served on the Butler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. For many years, she was active in the Moraine Sailing Club.

Kathy enjoyed knitting and extended her love of the craft to others through her Knitworks Yarn Shop and had participated in a local knitting club. Many appreciated the warmth not only of her socks and mittens, but also her personable character.

Following her husband’s death, she moved to O’Fallon, Ill., to be close to family and her great-grandchildren. Katherine loved people and quickly made friends everywhere she lived.

Surviving are her two daughters, Marilyn (the Rev. Tom) Dawson of O’Fallon, Ill., and Molly Boyles of Basel, Switzerland; two grandchildren, Katie (Josh) Anderson and Jon (Kristen) Dawson; and three great-grandchildren, Abby, Sam and Wyatt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Boyles, in 2015.

BOYLES — A visitation for Katherine Stepp Boyles, who died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Westminster Church PCA, 420 N. Main St., Butler.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church.

Private interment will be held in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Sandy Lake, Pa.

Arrangements are under the direction of WOLFERSBERGER FUNERAL HOME, O’Fallon, Ill.

Memorial donations are suggested to BHS Foundation, 1 Hospital Way, Butler PA 16001.

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