Kathy L. Masters, 69, formerly of Hamburg, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Winona M. (Shollenberger) Knapp; and raised by her grandparents: Allen E. and Cora E. (Kerschner) Shollenberger. Kathy was a 1974 graduate of Hamburg Area High School. She worked for Lehigh Valley Hospital as an operating room technician and later in purchasing and contracting, retiring in 2019. Kathy was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles. She loved flowers. Kathy enjoyed spending time with her family playing games and cards. She especially loved her granddaughter.

Kathy is survived by her daughter: Tara L. (Masters) Fritch, wife of Gary A. Fritch, Jr., Hamburg; and one granddaughter: Ashlynn Nicole Masters. She is also survived by her aunt, who was like her mother: Dolores A. "Del" (Shollenberger) Hollenbach; Hamburg; aunt: Sandra L. (Shollenberger) Loose, wife of Daniel P. Loose, West Chester; and uncle: Allen E. Shollenberger, Jr., Virginia. Kathy will be missed by her cat: Clover; grandcat: Lucy; and granddogs: Tater and Willow.

A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 65 S. 4th Street, Hamburg (off street parking in rear). A visitation with the family will be held in the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 am. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.