Mary Kathleen Burns, 73 of Uniontown passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. She was born February 12, 1948 in Uniontown, a daughter of the late Robert B. and Mary Ruth (Minerd) Burns.

She is survived by a sister Carolyn Kostalnick of Middleburg Heights, Ohio,, a brother Robert B. Burns, Jr. and wife Marta of Ireland; nieces Jennifer, Brooke, and Shelby Burns, and nephews, Bernie Bohna and Ryland Burns, and many close friends.

Kathy graduated from St. John High School in 1966. She then went on to further her education earning a Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia University in 1970 and Masters degree in Education from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. She also attended California University of Pennsylvania where she received her certificate in Guidance Counseling.

She was an educator for 38 years at Laurel Highlands High School District with the Business Education Department; also employed for 14 of those years with Continuing Education Department at Penn State University. She also worked as a legal Assistant for Atty. Simon B. John from 1978 until 1986.

Kathy was a devoted catholic and faithful member of her church, St. John the Evangelist Church, also member of the Jefferson Club.

You are invited to attend a celebration of Kathy's life during the Funeral Mass held on Saturday, April 17 at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 50 Jefferson St., Uniontown. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc., Uniontown.

As a dedicated teacher, Kathy would wish that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Laurel Highlands Academic Foundation which provides programs aimed at enhancing learning opportunities for students and staff. Contributions may be sent to the Academic Foundation, 304 Bailey Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401 in memory of Kathy Burns. You may designate your contribution to go to the general fund that supplies mini grants to teachers for innovative projects, or you may designate your gift to be given to the scholarship program for Laurel Highlands students.

Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com .