Kathryn Beigler

Kathryn Beigler, 76, of Quakertown, PA, passed away on April 6th, 2023, in her home, with her family at her side. Born in Puritan, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Bonanza and Mildred Kopnicky. 

Kathryn graduated from Portage Area High School in 1964.  After working in administrative positions in property management and medical offices, she returned to school in her forties to the Upper Bucks County Technical School where she earned her LPN. She was then employed at the former Zohlman Nursing Home in Richlandtown for several years. Kathryn retired from Retina Associates of Greater Philadelphia after many years as a nurse and retinal photographer.  In her free time, Kathryn enjoyed her grandchildren, Jeopardy, crossword puzzles, the beach, and baking bread. Kathryn was a talented artist, several of her illustrations were published in ophthalmic journals and she enjoyed drawing and painting throughout her life.

Kathryn will be dearly missed by her children, Susan, Jennifer (Wally), and her son; her grandchildren, Steven, Adam, Allison, Emma, Zach, Ivan, and Zoey; her sister, Betty (Dave); and her sister in-law, Joyce (Tom) and brother-in-law, David; numerous nieces and nephews, along with extended family. Kathryn is predeceased by her husband of 13 years, James “Ed” Beigler; her siblings, Mildred and Tom; and her granddaughter, Cora. 

In lieu of a funeral service, Kathryn requested that when the weather is warm, family and friends gather to celebrate and remember. (Date to be announced.)

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kathryn’s name to the American Nurses Foundation
P.O. Box 504342
Saint Louis, MO 63150-4342
Phone: 301-628-5227 
Fax: 301-628-5354

All arrangements are made by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA, 18951. (215-536-3343)