Kathleen Urich

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Urich, 54, of Sellersville, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the loving wife of Ray "Butch" Urich for the past 25 years. Born in Phila., raised in Southampton, she was a daughter of M. Joan (Mahoney) Maloney, of Warrington, and the late Donald Maloney. She was a 1979 graduate and the President of her class at William Tennent High School, attended USC, and received a bachelors in Broadcasting/Communication from Temple University. She worked as a Domestic Relations Officer for Bucks County for a number of years and part-time the past few years for the Quakertown Veterinary Clinic. She also supported her husband's business, Butch's Body Works. When her children were younger, she was actively involved with the Pennridge Women's Network and La Leche League. While her boys were a part of the local organizations, Kathy was very involved in the Pennridge Greenjackets and the Rams Booster Club. Kathy was a prolific writer throughout her life, particularly in recent years as she chronicled her journey battling cancer in her blog, "Stopping For Green Lights." (http://stoppingforgreenlights.com) Surviving with her husband are her sons Jake, (Shannon) of Perkasie, Dean & Cole, at home; grandson Grayson; brother Donald, wife Renee of Phila.; sister Terry Shea of Sellersville; sisters-in-law Pat Paul, husband John of Warrington, and Roberta Urich of Telford; nieces Meghan, Maura, Maggie, Kelly, Sharon, and Kelly Sue; nephews Dillon, Shamus, & Ed; her beloved dogs Griffin, Benji, & Biscuit; and cat Tabitha. Family and friends are invited to call at the Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, Sat. Jan. 9 from 9 - 11:30 AM. A sharing of memories and a celebration of Kathy's life will be held 2 pm Sat. at the PineCrest Country Club, 101 Country Club Dr., Lansdale. Private interment at St. John Neumann Catholic Cemetery, Chalfont. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to QVC Angel fund, 2250 N. Old Bethlehem Pike, Quakertown, Pa 18951, "People & vets helping people & pets".