Kathleen C. Mantz, 82, of Coplay, died Jan. 1, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital-Allentown. She was the wife of Paul H. Mantz for 61 years.

Born in Hokendauqua, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Miller) Kennedy.

She was a 1961 graduate of Whitehall High School.

She was a sales associate at Kohl’s, retiring after nearly 20 years of employment.

She was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Egypt.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Susan; three sons, Stephen and wife Renee, Daniel and wife Jennifer and David and wife Steph; and eight grandchildren, Alex, Aaron, Tyler, Lauren, Lucas, Andrew, Noah and Sadie.

She was predeceased by three siblings, Joanne, Rosemarie and Donald.

There will be a calling time 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service 10:30 a.m., Jan. 9 at the funeral home, 234 Walnut St., Catasauqua.

Contributions may be made to Brindle Buddies and Friends, 341 E. Breadfruit Drive, Walnutport, 18088, attn.: Brittney, or to the church soup kitchen, attn.: Kathy, 4102 S. Church St., Whitehall, 18052.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.