Kathleen P. Gaus, age 88, of North Wales, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Anne (nee Rak) McGinley.
She was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls.
Kathleen married her loving husband Thomas on October 21, 1961.
The couple remained devoted to each other for 62 years until Thomas passed away on August 3rd of 2024.
Kathleen worked as a secretary and was a very active and longtime member of St. Martha Catholic Church in North East Philadelphia.
She moved to Montgomery Township in 2018, where she joined St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and became an active member of the Senior’s Club.
Along with her husband Thomas she traveled the world extensively throughout her life and had many adventures.
She was an avid reader and a lifelong fan of the Eagles and the Phillies.
Kathleen had a kind soul and spent her life in service to others.
Her greatest passion was for her family whom she showered with kindness and an unwavering love.
Surviving are her son Thomas and his wife Mary, her sister Mary Novello, her grandchildren Catherine, Elizabeth (Noah), Madeline, Thomas (Kelly), Matthew, John (Nicole), Grace (Andrew) and James (Samantha) as well as her great grandchildren, Luke, Thomas and Philip.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded by her sister Anne Winiarski.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446, where Kathleen’s viewing will precede Mass from 9:30 to 10:20 AM.
Interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery in Chalfont.
In lieu of flowers donations in Kathleen’s name can be made to St. Stanislaus Church at the address above.
Kay was my loving sister-in-law and a joy to be with. I will miss her smiling face and her sense of humor. A beautiful person.
There are no words to express The sorrow I feel at the passing of my friend Kay. Although Living many miles apart, we kept in touch and I’m glad it was not that long ago that I talked with her. She has left me the sole member of our long time high school group and I cherish the times we all had together. She and Tom and family will be remembered in my prayers. Fran (Hunt) Yuknas
My favorite memory of Kay was when I was in elementary school. Her church group was going to New York City to see a Broadway show and she invited me. I still remember to this day seeing “A little night’s music” with her. She was a kind, friendly sister -in-law. She always had a bright smile for everyone. The world was definitely a better place because of her.