Kathleen Eleanor Gallupe of Wheeling, child of God, was called home Wednesday, May 18, 2005, following a courageous fight with cancer.
She was a Christian, a deacon and elder at Stone Presbyterian Church where she played in the bell choir. Kathy loved quilting, cooking, gardening, hockey, trips to the beach, visiting Amish country, and making a loving home for her family. She was a former Board member and Secretary of UVOTC where she trained and taught Basic Dog Obedience and Rally-O.
Preceded in death be her father, Robert S. McCoy, she is survived by her husband George Gallupe of Wheeling, mother Elizabeth R. McCoy, a brother, Robert J. McCoy and his wife Sue of Warren, Ohio; two children, Air Force SSgt Michael Elser and Army Sgt. Jason Elser and their families, five grandchildren, and her beloved Dalmatian, Ivy.
Friends will be received from 12-3 and 6-8 pm Sunday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am Monday, May 23, 2005 at Stone Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Robert Nagy officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Stone Presbyterian Church, 25 East Cove Avenue, Wheeling.
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday May 22, 2005
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cemetery
Monday May 23, 2005
Service
Monday May 23, 2005
11:00 am
Visitation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
BOTH KATHY AND GEORGE ARE VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE!! I’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW HARD THEY BOTH TRIED TO HELP ME WITH “MOLLY”MY PROBLEM CHILD.GEORGE,IF THERE’S ANYTHING I CAN DO FOR YOU ,LET ME KNOW!!! GOD BLESS MARY
George and family
Please except my condolences for your great loss. I find no words to help ease the pain, but know that you all are in my thoughts.
Sincerely, Gayle Biser
George and family,
Just a note to let you know I am thinking of you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers in these grieving times.I had always enjoyed talking with Kathy not only about dogs and Rally but quilting too.
George,
I am so sorry to hear of Kathy’s
illness and death. I think of her when I see all the iris plants she gave me. They are as beautiful as she was. Judy
Kathy and George hold a special place in my heart. I grew up having them be like grandparents to me at Stone Church. I always had a special connection with both of you and always enojoyed seeing you in church or around town with the pups. I was heartbroken to see that Kathy had passed away and know my whole family will miss her dearly. George, I hope to see you soon and pray to give you the strength to get through this. You will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mel