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Katherine Kirby Hostetter Duffy

Katherine Duffy Obituary

Katherine Kirby Hostetter Duffy , 78, of Charleston, SC Tuesday February 8. James A. McAlister Funerals and Cremation. *DATE OF DEATH 2/8/2022*

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Feb. 9, 2022.

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J. SHANNON HURLEY

March 2, 2022

I AM SADDENED TO LEARN OF KATHY'S PASSING. SHE WAS A GREAT LADY AND A GOOD FELLOW CELT. SHE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED, ESPECIALLY BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.

J. SHANNON HURLEY,
FELLOW S.C.I.H.S. MEMBER

Eli Woodruff

February 22, 2022

I will miss you Aunt Kathy you and the Duffy roundups all the times will be missed. Maybe, when we see each other again, we can relive all of the Duffy Christmases.

Rick vieth

February 17, 2022

Judge, while she is in a peaceful setting now, I know it's tough losing a life-long friend/spouse. The obituary was fantastic - what a life she had!! Thinking of you and praying for you! Rick

Brian Regan

February 10, 2022

In honor of Katherine H. Duffy, 1 memorial trees will be planted. With deepest sympathies.

Gary hearn

February 14, 2022

Duffy, so very sorry for your loss. Some of us know how devastating it is to lose a wife to cancer. Life does get better as time passes.
Gary Hearn
Classmate

Christopher Hickman

February 13, 2022

So sorry to hear the news. Mrs. Duffy was like a second mom to the Three Trees Road gang! Thoughts and prayers to all the family!

Lynn Carlson

February 11, 2022

May God keep the Duffy family in his light and love.
Not many people have touched so many lives as Kathy has here on her time on Earth. I will miss her laughter and quick witted sense of humor when I had the privilege of being with her, as her friend. I know with her deep devotion to God that she is where she is supposed to be, in peace and beauty and the promise of everlasting life.

Andy Thomas

February 11, 2022

My sincere condolences to the Duffy family. Mrs. Duffy was a very special lady. Always kind and happy to help.

Paula Weatherford Dahlke

February 10, 2022

Patrick & family,
I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers

Mary Jo Gibson

February 10, 2022

Michael, what a beautiful obituary. I was so impressed with all of Kathy's accomplishments and success. She certainly will be missed. May God bless you and your entire family. I will remember Kathy (Cuz) in my prayers always. We had such fun when I came to visit Charleston and yes, we put up with Teddy! I loved her and will miss her terribly.

Tom Beshere

February 10, 2022

To the Duffy family -- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was an extraordinary lady, and will be greatly missed. I will always fondly remember her kindness, friendship, and support, especially during the years that my mother was battling her illness. I wish you all condolences and peace, and hope that the cherished memories of your time with her will help to ease the pain of your loss.

Anthony (Ski) Januszkiewicz

February 10, 2022

Judge Duffy I am very sorry to hear of your Wife's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family God bless you all.

Tonya Toney

February 10, 2022

To Katherine Dueholm,
Let the memories provide comfort in your journey through this loss. I send my prayers and support to you and your family during this difficult time.

Tonya Toney and Family

JOHN WOOD III

February 10, 2022

She will be greatly missed! God Bless!!

Marie Vincent Condon

February 10, 2022

Michael, I am so very sorry that Kathy has left this earth & rejoice in her eternal life.

Rhonda Tapley

February 10, 2022

What a truly remarkable lady. I am so proud to have known her. I know she is soaring with the angels!

Sherry Shealy Martschink

February 10, 2022

I first met Kathy through the Palmetto Lowcountry Health Systems Agency. She was truly a community servant and made such a huge difference, not only in the community but also in the state and nation. Thank you for sharing her with all of us. You are all in my prayers.

Ruth Heffron

February 10, 2022

Oh how the community and I will miss Kathy. Everything important at the community foundation while I was there happened first with a study from Kathy which not only documented need but also gave us a roadmap for how to proceed. Along with her acumen, she brought her wonderful personality and I was lucky to call her friend. Michael, I know you will miss her dearly - but look around, she is everywhere! Ruth

Sue Dee

February 10, 2022

Patrick, Kelly, Regan & Ava,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With love from Buffalo, The Dee Family

Gary Paradis

February 10, 2022

My deepest sympathy and prayers for the Duffy family. What a remarkable woman! You all remain in my thoughts. May you all find peace with the knowledge that she is with God.

Charles Williams

February 9, 2022

Michael: I am so sorry for your loss. As you know, I grew up right around the corner from the Hostetter family and "Terrible" Ted and I were best friends. I spent a lot of time at their house on Wentworth Street so I got to know Kathy and Mrs. Hostetter really well. Kathy was an angel on earth and was relentless in her quest to help people. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please take care and tell everyone in your family that I am sorry for their loss -- because wonderful women who made this world a better place for everyone don't come along very often.

Cluster of 50 Trees planted in the Manchester State Forest

Roy, Doris and Glenda Baugh

Planted Trees

Melba Chaney

February 9, 2022

Blessings for an eternal rest and peace!

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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1061 Folly Rd, SC

Feb

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

Nativity Catholic Church

1061 Folly Rd, SC

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1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407

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