Kathleen R. Dillon, 76, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New Hartford.

     Kathleen was born in Utica, on December 10, 1947, the daughter of Edward and Genevieve (Clowminzer) Dillon. She was raised in Utica and was a graduate of Utica Catholic Academy. For over 30 years, Kathleen was employed with Dr. Donald Rosinski, DDS and more recently with his son Dr. Stanley Rosinski, DDS in NY Mills, retiring in 2014. Kathleen was an avid reader, enjoyed spending time at her summer camp on Oneida Lake and was a parishioner of Mary, Mother of Our Savor Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes Campus in Utica.

     Kathleen is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and John Seifts of Utica and her cherished grandson, Asher Seifts. She was predeceased by her brother, Fred Dillon.

     Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Kathleen’s Memorial Mass of Christian burial on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Mary, Mother of Our Savor Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes Campus, 2222 Genesee St., Utica. She will be laid to rest in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Whitesboro. Visitation for family and friends is Wednesday, December 27th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd., N. Utica.