Katherine J. Somers Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Katherine J. Somers in Mahoning, Pennsylvania, who passed away on March 23, 2026 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Francis "Frank" J. Somers; her parents, Gilbert and Mary Bachman (McMenaman); and her brother Valentine Bachman. She is survived by: her children, Keith Somers (Karen Collins) of Howell, NJ, Jeffrey Somers (Lisa) of Pottstown and Mary McFarland (Dale) of Brodheadsville; her grandchildren, Kyle Somers (Amber), Krista Somers, Matthew VanAuken (Emily) and Mark VanAuken (Amy); her great grandchildren, Declan and Hazel Somers; her stepgrandchildren, Shawn McFarland (Erica) and Katie Haffner (Christopher); her stepgreat-grandchildren, Lily, James, Charlotte, Emma and Greyson; and her sister Alma Repsher of Stroudsburg. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial remembrances be made to a charity of one's choice.
