Katherine A. Painter
Katherine A. Painter, 89, of Highland, Ill., passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, in Highland Health Care Center.
She was born March 4, 1932, in Canonsburg, to James and Anna Florian Mahramas. On June 7, 1959, she married Leo B. Painter, in Canonsburg.
Katherine was born and raised in Pennsylvania, a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Canonsburg.
She was a proud mother and grandmother, often referred to as Yia Yia by her granddaughters. Katherine was a dedicated follower of all her family’s sporting events. When Harry was growing up, she was a neighborhood mom to his friends. Lovingly referred to as “Mrs. P.”, she was often found making eggs, bacon, and biscuits and gravy for them on many weekend mornings. Katherine also enjoyed crocheting whenever she could.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Anna Mahramas; husband Leo Painter; a brother, Michael J. Mahramas; sister-in-law Helen Mahramas; and nephew Theodore Mahramas.
Katherine is survived by her son, Harry (Lee Ann) Painter of Highland; granddaughters Shayna L. (fiance Tyler Becker) Painter and Kallie A. Painter; siblings George Mahramas, Sylvia “Beb” Mahramas, Jack (Nancy) Mahramas and Donald Mahramas; along with many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the time of a funeral service, Saturday, July 24, in Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL 62249.
Interment will follow in Highland City Cemetery.
Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, Ill.