Kathleen Elizabeth “Kathy” (Gorman) Breitigan went home to her Heavenly Father at 1:03 a.m. on Saturday,
September 28, 2019.
Kathleen was born to Joseph and Lottie (Henry) Gorman on July 15, 1929, in North Baltimore, Ohio, but
spent all of her adult life living in Findlay. The last three years, she resided with her daughter Linda
and her husband Ronald. She lovingly referred to Ronald as her personal chef. She recently celebrated
her 90th birthday.
On July 3, 1946, she married the love of her life, Richard Earl Breitigan in Covington, KY. Richard
preceded her in death on May 22, 1987. Together, they had three children. Her surviving children are
Linda L. (Ronald E.) Smith, and Richard L. Breitigan, both of Findlay.
Her oldest daughter, Barbara A. Dube, preceded her in death on October 1, 2013.
Kathleen had five grandchildren: George (Liza) Dube of Anchorage, AK, Richard E. (Jennifer) Dube of North
Baltimore, Ronald W. (Melissa) Smith and Gregory S. (Sara) Smith, both of Findlay, and Amanda
(Wyatt)(Breitigan) Ault of Rawson. Kathleen also had 11 great-grandchildren: Zoe, Jared, Sadie, Sierra,
Preston, Kadence, Karson, Mayson, Arielle, Amelia, and Arlo; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Kathleen is survived by one sister, Bonnie J. Anderson of Goldsboro, NC.
She also had four siblings who preceded her in death: Francis Gorman, Betty Sims, Orval Gorman, and a
baby sister, Patricia Gorman.
Before Kathleen lost her eyesight, she spent countless hours crocheting baby blankets that she then
donated to missionaries in Haiti and Jamaica so they could be given to infants who needed them. That was
one of her greatest joys.
Kathleen was a member of the Findlay First United Brethren Church at 629 Rector Avenue. She was very
faithful in her attendance. Kathleen loved to read her Bible, until she could no longer see, but that
didn’t stop her from talking to her Lord in prayer. She could be heard every night after she was tucked
into bed, talking to Jesus. She was a dedicated prayer warrior.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. at
Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay and for one hour (10-11 a.m.)prior to the service. A funeral
service will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Dan Young and
Rev. Sam Suman will officiate, and burial will follow at Lee Cemetery in Vanlue.
Memorial donations may be made to Bridge Hospice or First United Brethren Church. Online condolences may
be left for the family at www.coldrencrates.com.
