Kathleen “Kat” Frybarger

Kathleen Frybarger, a lifelong psychiatric nurse known for her compassion, dedication, and gregarious spirit, died peacefully at home on April 29th, 2025. She was 67.

Born and raised in Conshohocken, PA, Kathleen discovered early that she wanted to enter the Psychiatric field, initially majoring in Biology and Psychology.  She then entered and graduated from Nursing School with Honors.  Over a four-decade career in psychiatric nursing, she worked in administrative, inpatient and community settings, where her empathy and devotion to those she worked with made her a trusted ally to patients and colleagues alike.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Mick Frybarger; her son, Matthew; eight stepchildren, Ryan, Miriah, John, Heather, Chris, Lisa, Rita, and Shannon; and many, many grandchildren who will miss Grandma Kat's holiday cards and bottomless love. She also leaves three siblings—Mary-Kay, Rick, and John—who will miss her dearly.

Away from work she was a Master Gardener, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, amateur Chef, and may have single-handedly kept a few cooking magazines in print through her patronage.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church,1111 Carlton Blvd, Jackson with Father Timothy MacDonald officiating. According to her wishes, cremation will follow the Mass.

The family will receive friends at Queen's Church on Tuesday, May 6 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM

Lunch will be served after the funeral service for those who wish to attend.

In lieu of flowers, please donate those funds to the Jackson Interfaith Shelter
https://www.interfaithshelter.com/donate

—The Frybarger Family