Kathy M. DeMario

Kathy Margaret DeMario passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania.

Born on May 26, 1947, in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Louis E. Hawke and Dorothy G. (Blank) Light.

Kathy was a 1965 graduate of South Hagerstown High School and worked for most of her professional career at Potomac Edison in Hagerstown and Frederick. She cherished her lifelong friendships with her Beta Sigma Phi sisters.

Kathy lit up every room that she walked into and had the best sense of humor. She had a rare gift of making everyone in front of her feel special and like the only person in the room.

Kathy is survived by her devoted husband, of 40 years, Francis A. DeMario, Jr. She was a loving mother to Jennifer A. Shafer (Timothy) of Middletown and J. Patrick Miles (Monica) of Towson; and a special grandmother to Charlie Shafer, Catie Shafer and Maggie Miles. She is also survived by several cousins; nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Susan Place; brother-in-law, Joseph Place; and stepfather, William C. “Pete” Light.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike in Frederick.

Memorial services will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8th at the Stauffer Funeral Home in Frederick. Rev. Tim May will officiate. The family will also receive friends one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the funeral home.

As Kathy was an animal lover, it would mean a lot for family and friends to consider donating, in her honor, to the animal shelter of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com.