Kathy deGuzman 1953-2023

Kathy was born March 7, 1953, in Norfolk, Va., a daughter of Charles and Doris Otto Gensel.

She grew up in Harrisburg, Pa., and came to this area in 1980. Kathy was practice manager for Associates in Nephrology for 35 years, retiring in 2018. She enjoyed reading and traveling. She looked forward to traveling with her sister and especially loved her trips to Italy and her cruise to Alaska. Most important was spending time with her family.

Besides her father, Charles Gensel of Highspire, Pa.; she leaves her daughter and son-in-law, Leigh and Jordan Valdes, with whom she made her home; and three grandchildren, Hudson, and twins, Maxwell and Micah. Kathy also leaves two sisters, Sherry Scurfield of New Cumberland, Pa. and Vicki Hefflefinger of Harrisburg, Pa.; and a brother, Charles Gensel, also of Harrisburg.

Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Myers; her stepmother, Edna Gensel; and a nephew, Dr. Jason Waite.

The family would like to give a special thanks to her caretaker, Sheena Taft and Traditions Hospice, especially Maureen DiTommaso and Danica Heath.

There will be no calling hours or services, per Kathy’s wishes.

Friends and family may view this obituary and give their condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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