Mary Kathryn Streitz

April 4, 2020

Mary Kathryn (Tussey) Streitz (66) passed away quietly on April 4, 2020 surrounded by her entire family. Kathy was born on March 30, 1954 in Kentucky. She moved to Pennsville, NJ as a child and lived there her whole life. Kathy married the love of her life, Jeff Streitz on May 7, 1977. Together, Jeff and Kathy built a home and a life around their three children, seven grandchildren, extended family, and innumerable friends. Throughout her long illness, Kathy's faith in Jesus never wavered. She acknowledged her diagnosis with both acceptance and hope, knowing that whatever the outcome, she would be with Jesus here on Earth or in heaven. This steadfast belief was both a marvel and an inspiration to her family and friends to witness. Kathy's love of Jesus Christ was her beacon and strength. She had a daily, intimate relationship with the Lord. She regularly hosted bible studies in her home. She was always ready to share that grace with those who needed to find their way back to Jesus or navigate a rough situation. Kathy loved the simple, though not necessarily inexpensive, things in life. Her gardens, flowers, her Happy Place at the Jersey shore, creating a beautiful home, putting little white lights up pretty much everywhere they could go, theme parties, good food, dressing up, and generally finding a way to kick a conventional experience into something astonishing. This was nowhere more evident than as her role as Oma. Her energy and enthusiasm reached epic proportion when she poured her creative attention into making every birthday a gala, every holiday a festival, and every vacation an adventure. Her grandchildren adored her. After posting pictures of the annual "backyard camp out," several of her adult friends asked if she could be THEIR Oma. Kathy was ever-present at her children and grandchildren swim meets, baseball, soccer, flag football and basketball games, concerts, tournaments, and recitals. Kathy is survived by her husband, Jeff Streitz of Pennsville, NJ, her children, Scott and Pam (Hutchinson) Streitz of Pennsville, NJ, Brian and Samantha (Pratta) Streitz of Woolwich, NJ, and Jillian and Carlo Monticolo of Townsend, DE, as well as her sister, Lisa Thompson of Vero Beach, FL. Additionally she is survived by her seven grandchildren, Logan, Scotty and Mason Streitz, Hunter and Luc Streitz, and Carlo and Gia Monticolo. As well as many beloved brother and sister in-laws, step siblings, nieces and nephews. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Bea (Klepfer) and Jim McGorry, her sisters Peggy Hayles and Jani Taylor as well as the parents whom she adopted, Mr. and Mrs. Mont. The family wishes to thank Kathy's extended family and innumerable friends who shared prayers, meals, and fellowship. She treasured each and every one of these relationships. The world will be just a little less bright because of her passing, but our loss is heaven's gain. Until we meet again. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the "Mrs. Mont Pursuit of Excellence in English Scholarship." This scholarship is awarded annually to a college-bound PMHS student pursuing a career in English Education. The Mrs. Mont Scholarship c/o Linda L. Goodwin, Executive Director Bucks County Foundation P.O. Box 2073 Doylestown, PA 18901 or donate on line a: www.buckscountyfoundation.org A celebration of Kathy life will be held at the Sharptown United Methodist Church in Pilesgrove, NJ at a later date. Details to follow.