Kathryn Porter

ADRIAN — Kathryn Porter, 84 , of Blissfield, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013, under the loving care of the Hospice of Lenawee at the Hospice Home. She was born May 11, 1928, in Ogden Township, the oldest child of Bernita (Hahn) and Clarence Harrington. She graduated from Blissfield Schools in 1945. On March 6, 1948, Kathryn married Dale William Porter in Ogden Township. He preceded her in death in 2007, celebrating 59 years of marriage. Kathryn was a member of the Zion United Brethren Church. Kathryn and her sister, Bess, had a craft business together for many years; she also drove bus for Blissfield Schools. Survivors include her daughters, Mary (Frank) Novak of Blissfield, Susan (Paul Moceri) Porter of Deming, Wash., Sandy (Gary ) Holfman of Arizona; siblings, Ann Johnson of Genoa, Ohio, Bess Harrwaldt of Blissfield, and John Harrington of Pa.; grandchildren, Allison (Tony) Urban of Texas, Matthew Novak of Blissfield, Tony (Lindsey) Moceri , Dominic Moceri, both of Washington, and Jessica (Chris Lujan) Holfman of Arizona; and her great great grandchildren, Nash and Hayden Urban and Harper Moceri. In addition to her husband, Dale, she is preceded in death by her parents and great-grandchild, Zachary Matthew Urban. Funeral services for Kathryn were at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the Tagsold Chapel of the Wagley Funeral Home, Blissfield. Visitation was on Wednesday, March 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences are welcomed at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com