Obituary of Katherine M. Hardes

Port Allegany - Katherine M. Hardes, 87, of Port Allegany, died Sunday (July 28, 2013) in the Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center, Smethport. She was born Dec. 24, 1925 in Coudersport, a daughter of Lewis and Mary Hall Franke. On October 16, 1948 in Sweden Valley Methodist Church, she married Ward C. Hardes, who died July 18, 2010. Mrs. Hardes was a graduate of Coudersport High School. Mrs. Hardes was employed by Port Allegany Elementary School in the cafeteria. She also worked for the Cameo Doll Factory in Port Allegany and Smethport Specialty and Robert Scherer Insurance Agency of Port Allegany. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and tending to the needs of her family. She is survived by Two sons: Michael (Linda) Hardes of Port Allegany, PA, Terry J. (Nancy) Hardes of Port Allegany, PA Four Grandchildren: Joe Hardes, Leslie (Tom) Troupe, Colleen Hardes, and Sara Hardes Two Great Grandchildren: Abby Troupe and Joshua Michael Hardes. One sister: Dawn Hammond of Midland, PA, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, July 31, in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany, with the Rev. Randall Headley, pastor of the Port Allegany United Methodist Church officiating. Memorials may be made to the Port Allegany Ambulance Service or the Veterans Memorial Home, Port Allegany. Online Condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.