Kathleen Jean Minor, 94, of Coudersport, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.  She was born in Atwood, TN on April 4, 1931, the daughter of the late Cecil and Sophia (Springer) Minor.

Kathleen graduated from Oyster Bay High School, Long Island, NY. She worked for many years as an operator for Bell Telephone in Long Island and later was an ATA bus driver after she moved to Coudersport.  She was a lifelong member of the Gospel Tabernacle, Coudersport.  Kathleen enjoyed playing the piano and guitar, roller skating, bowling, and had a wonderful sense of humor.  She loved her family, loved the Lord, and was a wonderful sister and aunt. 

Kathleen is survived by a brother, Paul (Susan) Minor of Coudersport; sisters: Dorothy Ross of Mechanicsburg; Naomi Frombach of Coudersport; Mary (Bruce) Quimby of Lincoln University, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her brothers: Rev. David Minor, Sr., and James Minor, Sr.

Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 12 noon to 1:00 pm at the Gospel Tabernacle, 420 US-6 West, Coudersport. A celebration of Kathleen’s life will follow at 1 pm at the church, with Pastor John Minor officiating. A private burial will be held in Eulalia Cemetery at a later date.  The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Kathleen’s name to the Haven of Hope Foundation, 420 US-6 West, c/o Gospel Tabernacle, Coudersport, PA 16915. The family has entrusted her arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport. To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.thomasfickinger.com.