Kathryn Burns-Vandal

February 24, 1932 - March 20, 2021

Kathryn passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 peacefully at her home surrounded by her children who were caring for her. Kathryn was born in Porter Township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania February 24, 1932 to Kathryn and Berton Dobson. Kathryn moved to Alliance at an early age and remained here her whole life. Kathryn went to Bolton School and Alliance High School graduating in the class of 1950. She was married to Robert J. Burns from November 1950 until 1977; they had six children together. She was then married to Leman “Dick” Vandal on Jan 8, 1983 until his passing in 2010. Kathryn held many jobs over the years, including The Market House, Kappa’s Korner, Libers Homestead Provisions, Shaffer’s Diner and Country Manor. Through her life, Kathryn enjoyed visits with family and friends, reading romance novels, crocheting, cooking, baking, collecting recipes, country music and playing solitaire. Kathryn is survived by her children: Bobbie Jo, Linda and Mark Burns and Tina (Richard) Vandal, all of Alliance; nine grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; a stepsister Mary Lou Higgens, a sister Barbara Lair, sisters-in-law Suzy and Billie Harbold; several nieces and nephews. Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents George and Kathryn Marie Held and Berton Dobson; husbands Robert J. Burns and Dick Vandal; her children, Paul B. Burns and Denise Burns Carver; step-son, Hank Vandal; daughter in-law, Gay Ann Burns; grandchildren Douglas S. Vandal and Tammi Benning; a sister Dorothy Stuchell and a brother Robert Dobson. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 11:00 pm - 12:00 pm at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. Her Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 pm. Burial will immediately follow at Alliance City Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Alliance Hospice 2461 W. State St., Suite E Alliance, OH 44601. You are invited to view Kathryn's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.