Staatsburg - Katharine Ann Torlish, 82, of Staatsburg, died on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born January 7, 1942, in Mt. Kisco, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine Lena Barlok.

Formerly of Armonk, Katharine has resided in Staatsburg since 2000. Before her retirement, she was a Social Worker at the former Hawthorne Cedar Knolls facility in Hawthorne, NY.

A very devout catholic, Katharine was a communicant of Regina Coeli Church in Hyde Park.

She loved taking care of her farm animals, dogs, cats, and horses, and spending time in her flower garden.

On Sunday, August 17, 1958, in Mt. Kisco, she married Thomas N. Torlish. Her husband survives at home.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children, Thomas Torlish Jr. and wife, Marcia, of Ossining, Maria Horton and husband, Ken, of South Salem, NY, and Melanie Torlish of Pleasant Valley; four granddaughters, Nicole Montalegre (Dan) of Colorado, Zoe Horton of Cambridge, MA, Samantha Horton of Annapolis, MD, and Kelly Horton of Stamford, CT.

She is also survived by her brother, John Barlok, and wife, JoAnn, of Carmel, NY, and several nieces and nephews.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Memorial calling hours will be from 4 to 6 PM, Thursday, October 3rd, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Michael Morris at 10 AM, Friday, October 4th, at Regina Coeli Church , Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

In lieu of flowers, the Torlish family respectfully requests memorial donations to Regina Coeli Church, 2 Harvey St., Hyde Park, NY 12538 (www.reginacoelihydepark.com), or, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. (www.stjude.com)

To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit Katharine's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.