Katherine "Kathy" Diane McGuire

Katherine “Kathy” Diane McGuire (née Capitan), 75, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on June 26, 2025, after a courageous four-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born at Nesbitt Hospital in Kingston, Pennsylvania, Kathy grew up in Larksville, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Albert Capitan and Theresa Capitan (née Slashinski) and graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School, where she proudly served as head majorette. Kathy started her career at Mercy Hospital in the division of cardiology and continued in pulmonology at Temple University Hospital. She was also a devoted wife and mother who played a pivotal role managing her husband’s pediatric dental practice as the dental office manager, tirelessly supporting both her family and the business. Kathy cherished spending time with family and friends. Her greatest joy was time spent with her two grandchildren. She enjoyed monthly Bunko games, trips to South Carolina and the Jersey Shore, and most of all, gathering with loved ones for Sunday meals. One of her greatest joys was preparing and hosting Thanksgiving, welcoming the entire family for a celebration filled with warmth, laughter, and wonderful memories. Kathy was a devout Catholic and a longtime member of St. Thomas More Parish. She was also a member of the Lehigh Country Club in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Eugene McGuire; her son, Ryan McGuire, and his wife Leah McGuire; and her treasured grandchildren, Logan and Emma McGuire. She is also survived by her sister, Joan Altavilla (née Capitan); her brother, Richard Capitan and his wife Barbara Iacangelo-Capitan; her brother-in-law, James McGuire and his wife Joan McGuire; and many loving nieces, nephews, goddaughters, and her loving godson. We are forever grateful for the wonderful care Kathy received at Lehigh Valley Health Network. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11 A.M. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church 1040 Flexer Ave. Allentown. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. in the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathy’s memory to organizations dedicated to pancreatic cancer research, such as: • Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN): www.pancan.org • Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research: www.lustgarten.org