Kathy J. Olenic, 75, of Butler, passed away Monday April 4, 2022, while residing at New Haven Court.
Born August 25, 1946 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Casper “Cass” Bach and Elizabeth “Betty” (Foster) Bach.
Kathy was a 1964 graduate of Evans City High School and a 1967 graduate of the Butler Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse at Butler Memorial Hospital for 33 years and worked for the majority of that time in the emergency department. She worked for Orthopedic Associates for 14 years before retiring.
She was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Conrad Roman Catholic Church in Butler. She had enjoyed crafts, reading, traveling with her daughter, and spending time with her family and friends.
Surviving is her daughter, Kristen Olenic of Fort Collins, CO.
Her son, Bradley (Kelly) Olenic of Economy Boro, PA.
The sunshine of her life, her 3 grandchildren, Sheridan, Emmitt, and Quinn Olenic
Her former husband, Martin “Marty” Olenic of Butler.
Her brother, Douglas (Jan) Bach of Fombell, PA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Bach, and his wife Donna.
Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham Street, Butler, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, where a Blessing Service will be held at 7:00 pm at the Funeral Home. The Rev. Jack Nanz, will officiate.
In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
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