The society has lost a devoted founding member. Kathy Sands was a dedicated genealogist who has been an active board member for 25 years. The society, her family and friends will miss her.

A viewing will be held Wednesday evening at Simcox, McIlvaine Funeral Home, 532 E. Main Street in Lansdale from 6 to 8 pm. There will be an additional viewing Thursday morning at St. Stanislaus Church, Main Street and Lansdale Ave. in Lansdale from 8:30 to 9:45 am with the funeral Mass following at 10:00 am.

You can view Kathy’s obituary here.