Kathryn E. Maiorana, 86,of Clearfield, died on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Christ the King Manor, DuBois.

She was born on May 6, 1930 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late James and Carmela (Fama) Maiorana.

Miss Maiorana was employed as a research biologist at Ciba-Geigy in West Chester County, NY. Prior to that, she was a technician at the White Plains Hospital in White Plains, NY. Miss Maiorana attended and graduated from the Clearfield Area High School and was a member of St. Francis Church, Clearfield.

She is survived by her a sister; Jane Lodico of VA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Carrie Graves, Mary Waterworth-Whiting, Theresa Amon and Rose Maiorana; and three brothers, John, Anthony 'Nin' and Joseph Maiorana.

Mass of Christian burial will be said at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield on Friday at 1:30 pm with Rev. Brandon M. Kleckner as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Christ the King Manor, ATTN: The Auxiliary, 1100 West Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801.

The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.

To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.