Kathleen "Tully" Perry

Kathleen “Tully” Perry

Of Susquehanna, PA

It is not a “Long Road to Tipperary” if you knew Kathleen Perry. For those fortunate to know “Tully”, her front door was open by appointment to enjoy her warm hospitality, Irish wit and politically charged dialogue.

Tully was a devoted Catholic, life member of St. John The Evangelist Church, Most Holy Trinity Parish and graduate of the Laurel Hill Academy. She proudly worked at Barnes Kasson Hospital in the business office for 45 years. She did not look at Barnes as a workplace, rather as a second home with co-workers who considered each other an extended family. Tully enjoyed lending a helping hand for fundraising to support local organizations, whether it be selling tickets for school events, fire department functions or saving and delivering bottles for the Boy Scouts.

Tully found the most joy in being a grandmother, or as the grandchildren called her, “Nona.”

Tully, passed away April 9, 2023. She was a first generation Irish Swedish American born March 12,1940. Tully was predeceased by her parents Catherine and Sigfried Korsgren, husband Eugene Perry, granddaughter Erin Glover, sister Margaret (Patsy) Nataline, and brother Charles (Chuck) Korsgren. Tully is survived by her beloved children: Brigette Perry (Dickson Young) of Chestertown, MD, Sigrid Perry (Chris Miller) of Susquehanna, PA, Sharon Glover (Todd) of Clarks Summit, PA, and Eugene Perry (Bridget) of Susquehanna, PA. Nona will be missed by her beloved grandchildren: Andrew Burdick, Nolan Reddon, Gabrielle Glover, Preston Perry, Jordyn Glover, Meghan Perry, great grandson Owen Burdick. Also survived by are cousins Pat Joe Purcell of County Tipperary, Ireland and Eileen Hurley of Endicott, NY and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. John’s Catholic Church, Susquehanna, PA on Saturday, April 15 ^th at 11:00.

Private interment will be held in St. John’s Cemetery, Susquehanna, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in her memory to the Susquehanna Fire Department, PO Box 175, Susquehanna, PA 18847 or Barnes Kasson Hospital, 2872 Turnpike St. Susquehanna, PA 18847.

Please visit Tully’s Life Memorial webpage and sign her quest book at www.hennesseysfuneralhome.com.