Kathleen E. "Kip" Osenbach

Kathleen E. "Kip" Osenbach, beloved wife, mother, Nan and sister, of Municipal Road, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in her home at the age of 72 years. Born Wednesday, February 14, 1948 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late James and Helen (Romankow) Dillon. She was also predeceased by; sister, Maryann Wanuga. Surviving are; her husband of 43 years, Dale H. Osenbach; son, Dale P. Osenbach and his wife Kristin of Nesquehoning; daughter, Krissann (Riley) D'Ottavio wife of John of Hellertown; sister, Helen Keilman wife of Gary of Tamaqua; grand children, Christopher Osenbach, Gabrielle Osenbach, Gianna Osenbach, Patrick Osenbach, Vincent D'Ottavio; niece. Barbara Keilman. A graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Kip retired from First Commonwealth Credit Union in Lehighton, and had worked for Carbon County Women in Crisis for many years. Kip, was a faithful member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, where she and Dale served as greeters while assisting in many church events and chores. Proud of her Irish heritage she and Dale traveled to Ireland, which she so enjoyed. Kip's greatest pleasure came from caring for her family and dotting on her grandchildren. She will be missed by many. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884 In accordance with the CDC precautions for the public concerning the covid-19 pandemic the family will hold private services with interment at St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. When permitted a Public Memorial Mass will be held in Kip's memory. Memorials in her name to:St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252 online condolences or a fond memory of Kip can be made by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com