Mrs. Kathy Stetser Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kathy H. Stetser (nee Happel) age 81 years of Wildwood, NJ and Fort Pierce, Florida passed away Wednesday May 17, 2017 in Ft. Pierce, Fl. Kathy was born in Woodbury, raised in Gibbstown and graduated from Paulsboro High School, Class of 1953. She attended Glassboro State College and earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education and school administration. Kathy worked in the Paulsboro School System for 32 years as a teacher and administrator. After retirement, she returned to college to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a registered nurse, working until the age of 79 at Cape Regional Hospital in Cape May Court House, NJ. Kathy was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Pitman and she enjoyed traveling and visits to the casinos with her family and friends. She was also an avid reader, expert cook and devoted grandmother. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Russ “Captain” Stetser; her daughter, Kathi Stetser and her husband Brian Smith of Mt. Royal; her granddaughter, Carina Smith; her step children, Jeanne and Joe DeLiberis of Wilmington DE, Don and Trish Stetser of Ft. Pierce, FL; 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Contributions can be made in her memory to Friends School Mullica Hill, 15 High Street, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.