Katharine Bates Moore, 94 of Bethlehem, PA died Monday, April 29, 2019 at Kirkland Village. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William and Marie (Bergstresser) Bates. Her husband Robert Wood Moore died in 1988. A graduate of the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, she attended Douglass College before entering nursing school at Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia. She was a member of College Hill Presbyterian Church, Easton and a lifelong volunteer. Her favorite volunteering was with hospice in Bethlehem and Venice, FL. Kay was best known for her love of family, cats, chocolate, creative writing and watercolor painting. She is survived by her children: Nancy Swaney, Karen Manternach, Robert Moore, Jr. and their spouses; a brother: William Bates, Jr.; 8 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the Kirkland Village Auditorium, 1 Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem. Friends will have an opportunity to greet the family at the reception immediately following the service. Interment will be private in Nisky Hill Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 or a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Tamra
May 4, 2019 at 1:03 pm
Please accept my condolences to your family. I hope that God’s promise of the resurrection brings you comfort during this very difficult time. (Acts 24:15)
R.C. Smith
May 5, 2019 at 5:52 pm
A wonderful woman and a faithful member of College Hill Pres. My condolences and prayers to all the family.
Rose Mavis
May 5, 2019 at 10:19 pm
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Kay. She was a wonderful presence and faithful student of watercolor painting.