Obituary of Katherine "Kay" Davitt

Katherine “Kay” Davitt of Titusville passed away suddenly Friday morning February 28, 2020 at the Titusville Area Hospital. Kay was born on December 13, 1942. A graduate of Colestock High School, class of 1960. She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Davitt on June 25, 1960, celebrating 59 years together. She was preceded in death by her parents, William “Allen” and Mildred Prichard Eddy, and a son, Jeffrey Robert Davitt. Kay is survived by her husband, Robert; daughters, Kimberly Schroeder, Valencia, PA, Theresa Davitt, Titusville, PA, Christine Phillis, Titusville, PA, and Suzanne Walia and husband Pradeep of Downers Grove, IL.; 8 grandchildren, Melissa Schroeder Eckendahl (Ryan), Mathew Schroeder, Cassandra Phillis Rago (Ken), April Phillis Fabiano, Cheryl Phillis (companion, Dave Townsend), and Laura Phillis Grazier (Chris), Meerah Walia Waters (Alex), and Chaitan Walia; 5 great-grandchildren, Carlee Grazier, Caden Grazier, Brenna Fabiano, Brihanna Rago, and Ryleigh Rago; a brother, Robert Eddy (Roberta) Creekside, PA; sisters Marsha Edwards (David) Lansdale. PA and Linda Holquist (David) Naperville,IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Kay was employed by Robinson’s Wallcoverings, Inc. for 19 years as vice president of human resources, retiring in 1993. She loved gardening, knitting, playing cards, and gathering around her kitchen table with her family and many friends. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and of the Presbyterian Women. A memorial service will be held in her honor in the summer. Memorial contributions can be made to the Mildred P. Eddy Nursing Scholarship Fund % The Titusville Alumni Association, 302 East Walnut Street, Titusville, PA 16354.