Kathleen Fanelli

​Kathleen "Kathy" Fanelli, 71 years old, passed away on 9/7/2025.

Born in Ashland, PA, and lovingly raised by Ann & Budd Moyer she moved to and grew up in Chester, PA from an early age. .

Kathy went onto graduated from Crozer-Chester School of Clinical Neurophysiology as an EEG Technologist. She met John and settled in Chichester, where they raised their son, Jacob. 

Kathy was a devoted wife to her husband, John, and a loving Mother to her son, Jacob. She enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including cooking, baking Christmas cookies, gardening, visiting yard sales, going to farmers' markets, and meeting new people.

Kathy loved playing her guitar and listening to Van Morrison and Barry white.

Kathy had a deep passion for living a holistic lifestyle. She dedicated herself to researching natural and balanced ways to improve well-being, not just for herself, but for those around her.

Always generous with her knowledge, Kathy shared what she learned with loved ones and anyone who would listen, hoping to help them lead healthier, more harmonious lives.

Kathy is survived by her husband, John Fanelli, and her son, Jacob Fanelli. Her Sisters are Bonnie (late Don) Davis, Mary (Frank) Carroll, Roseann Hazirci. Her Bothers George (Lynn) Moyer, David (Tracey) Moyer. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved Brother Wayne (Cookie) Moyer. 

Kathy will be remembered for her tireless spirit, deep love for her family and the joy she brought to those who knew her.

Family and Friends are invited to view Tuesday September 16, 2025 from 10:30-11:30am at Saints Simon and Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Ct, West Chester, PA 19382.  Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin promptly at 11:30am.  Interment to follow in Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. 19064.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Kathy's memory to the Brandywine Valley SPCA https://bvspca.org/  or a charity of your choice.

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