Kathryn Mary Moran

Kathryn Mary Moran, 80, of Vero Beach, Florida, and formerly of Carbondale, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on June 17, 2025, at Treasure Coast Hospice in Fort Pierce, Florida. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, John Moran, Sr.

Born on July 30, 1944, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, Kathryn was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Kathryn McDonough Kelly. A lifelong learner and dedicated educator, she earned her bachelor’s degree from College Misericordia in Dallas, PA in 1967 and her master’s degree from Marywood University in 1974. For more than 30 years, Kathryn served the Carbondale Area School District as an elementary, middle school teacher and reading specialist. She was passionate about literacy and education, and her work left a lasting impact on generations of students.

Kathryn was a woman of deep faith and active service. She was a longtime member of both St. Rose of Lima Church in Carbondale and Holy Cross Church in Vero Beach. She served both parishes as a lector and Eucharistic Minister and was a former president of the St. Rose Women's Guild.

Kathryn will be remembered for her unwavering faith, generous heart, and deep love for her family, friends, and community. She was also active in her community, participating in the Carbondale News Club, numerous book clubs, and the Vista Gardens Table Talk group. Kathryn had a gift for conversation, hospitality and was happiest when entertaining family and friends.

Above all, Kathryn was devoted to her family; she is also survived by her children: Kelly Moran Quinn, John Moran Jr., and spouse, Kelly, and Paul Moran and spouse, April; eight grandchildren: Salvatore, Jude and Jaryn Polit-Moran; Aidan and Katelyn Moran; Sean and Mary Kate Quinn and Keri Heenan and four great-grandchildren: Salvatore, Jr. and Giovanni Polit-Moran; Wyatt and Eleanor Seeley.

She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Stan Quinn Jr., and beloved granddaughter, Emily Tropeano.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 26th at 11:30 am in Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Finch Hill.  Arrangements by the Brennan & Brennan Funeral Home, Inc., 55 Lincoln Avenue, Carbondale.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Treasure Coast Hospice, Fort Pierce, FL at treasurehealth.org/292/Donate ;  Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare, Ithaca, NY at tinyurl.com/Womenswimminforhospicaredonate ; and/or the Emily Tropeano Scholarship Fund c/o The Dime Bank 157 Brooklyn Street Carbondale, PA 18407.

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