Kathleen A. "Kathy" Cunningham, 80, St. Marys

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Cunningham, 80, of Reserve Road, St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.

She was born on October 28, 1945 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Charles and Jane Mills O'Leary.

She was married to the late Charles "Chuck" Cunningham, who preceded her in death on October 20, 2011.

Kathy was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, class of 1963. A faithful employee of more than thirty-five years at Elk County Christian High School, Kathy held several positions and greatly enjoyed the students and faculty alike. Throughout the years, Kathy was a dedicated volunteer and big supporter of Elkland Search and Rescue and the American Red Cross. Known loving to her grandchildren as Nana, Kathy was a funny, strong-willed and fun-loving grandma who loved watching the Steelers. In her free time, she always enjoyed a good Hallmark or LifeTime movie.

She is survived by four children; Shawn (Melissa) Smith, of Scottdale, PA, Sally (Jesse) Szymanski, of St. Marys, Stacy Assalone, of St. Marys, and Scott (Jessica) Cunningham, of Weedville; and by her fifteen beloved grandchildren; Brittany, Katy, Hunter, Dominic, Gage, Lacie, Logan, Libby, Seth, Ally, Colton, Chase, Caden, Cash, and Kannin, and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was also anticipating the birth of another great-grandchild. She is also survived by three brothers; Jack O'Leary, Michael (Cindy) O'Leary, and Robert (Pam) O'Leary, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her sister; Mary Jane Wingard and her niece; Gelaine O'Leary.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Kathleen A. Cunningham will be celebrated on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM at St. Marys Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Ignatius Camello, OSB, as celebrant.

Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in St. Marys, Pennsylvania.

There will be no public visitation.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Elkland Search and Rescue.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com