Kathy B. Harenski

Kathy B. (Boroto) Harenski, 75, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born August 4, 1949, in Natrona Heights to Lois Ruth (Savage) Boroto, of Natrona Heights and the late Samuel Boroto. Kathy was a lifelong resident of Natrona Heights. She worked as a registered nurse for over 50 years, spending many of those years at Allegheny Valley Hospital. Kathy was a member of Faith Community Church in Penn Hills where she played clarinet with their band. She also volunteered with the AFS Student Foreign Exchange Program for nearly 50 years. Gardening with her mother was an important part of her life. In addition to her mother, Kathy is survived by her husband of 54 years, Michael Harenski, sisters, Judith Boroto and Bonnie (Jon) Maginn, both of Arizona and by her nieces, Cindi (Don) Longo and Nancy Cygnarowicz. 

Friends will be received on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday from 12 noon until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. in the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., 1522 Carlisle Street, Natrona Heights 724-224-8688. Officiating will be Pastor Jay Mitlo. Entombment will follow in Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights. To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Kathy may be made to AFSUSA.org.