Katherine “Kathie” Owens Shelleman, 61, Biglerville, PA passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family after a 12 year battle with cancer.
She was born December 17, 1964 in Baltimore MD the daughter of the late Clark and Sarah “Sally” (Talmadge) Owens, Sr. Kathie is survived by her husband, John R. Shelleman, Sr.
Kathie was employed as a bartender at various businesses in the area, primarily at the Gettysburg American Legion. Kathie always loved to tell a great joke and had a quick wit with every comeback! She enjoyed Spring Mushroom Hunting, time at the beach in the summer and gardening. But most of all she loved her family and spending time with them, especially the long days at the lake with her grand babies. She also loved collecting trinkets and antiques.
In addition to her husband Kathie is survived by two daughters; Amanda Reed and her husband John Scott of Biglerville, PA, Cassie Shelleman and her husband Jason Flynt of Hagerstown, MD, five grandchildren; Skye Shelleman, Layla Shelleman, Brian Reed Jr, Maggie Scott, and Summer Zinn a brother, Clark Owens, Jr. and his wife Kay of New Oxford, PA, two sisters; Susan Miller and her husband Gary of Port Deposit, MD, Theresa Augustyniak of York, PA.
She was predeceased by a son, John R. Shelleman, Jr.
She was loved by everyone who ever met her and will be missed by all.
In her own words “Ding Dang It” and “I Love You More!”
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11 a.m. from Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg, PA.
There will be a viewing at the funeral home on Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Online obituary and condolences available at the funeral home’s website.
