Kathleen A. (Kelly) MacDonald

Kathleen A. MacDonald, (Kathy) age 91, of Drexel Hill, PA passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026. 

Kathy was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Kerry) Kelly and was born in Bryn Mawr, PA. She graduated from Academy of Notre Dame de Namur.

She was a longtime member of St. Dorothy's Parish in Drexel Hill. Kathy was an avid reader, enjoyed watching sporting events especially her beloved Hawks, and traveling. What brought her most joy was spending time with her family and friends. Kathy worked at St. Joseph's University for over 40 years as an Administrative Assistant in the Atheletic Department. Prior to starting her family she was employed by PECO.

Beloved wife of 61 years of the late Charles H. MacDonald, Jr. Devoted mother of Charles III (Yaoli), John (Mary Theresa), Maureen Douglas, Kara (Dave) McCann, Raymond (Natalie) and the late Deirdre. Loving “Grandmom”/”Nanny” to 13 grandchildren: Charles IV, Andrew, Laura, Kelly, Katelyn, Ryan, Meghan, David, Kerry, Kevin, Madeline, Abigail and Padraig and 12 great grandchildren. Also survived by her sister, Mary Pat DeVeccis.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday evening, May 4, 2026 6:00pm O’Leary Funeral Home, 640 E. Springfield Rd. Springfield, PA 19064 and Tuesday morning 9:00am – 10:15 am St. Dorothy’s Church, 4910 Township Line Rd. Drexel Hill, PA 19026. Funeral Mass Tuesday May 5, 2026 10:30 am in the Church. Int SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made to St. Dorothy’s Church in Drexel Hill, in Kathy's memory.

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