Kathy J. Engel

April 29, 1949 - November 23, 2021

Kathy J. Engel, 72, of Sunbury, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg. Born April 29, 1949, in Sonestown, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Elizabeth Alice (Baker) Rooker. She married Eugene A. Engel on June 10, 2017, and shared four years of marriage. Kathy was previously employed at the former Black and Decker, Montgomery. She enjoyed crafting and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed animals, especially cats, and loved fishing, shopping, collecting butterflies, and watching and feeding hummingbirds. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two daughters, Sherry R. Beidler of Williamsport, and Crystal L. (Edward Nonemaker) Bubb of Milton; a sister, Doris A. (Roger) Hartman of Muncy Valley; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews; and great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard L. Rooker, and John H. Rooker; and four sisters, Dorothy Rooker, Linda L. Rooker, Eleanor Betz, and Alice Christian. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Shikellamy State Park: Marina Section, 401 Bridge Ave., Sunbury, PA 17801 with Pastor Ryan Brosious officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to https://www.mccartythomas.com/payments-and-donations/donate-online to help defray the funeral expenses. Arrangements have been entrusted to McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.