Kathleen "Kathy" "TT" M. Lauterbach

October 17, 1954 - February 27, 2021

UTICA- Kathleen “Kathy” “TT” M. Lauterbach, 66, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare on February 27, 2021. Kathy was born on October 17, 1954, the daughter of the later Everett and Lillian (Tormey) Smith. She was a graduate of UFA and MVCC. On June 6, 1987, Kathy married Timothy Lauterbach, a blessed union of 20 years prior to his passing in October of 2007. Kathy was a registered nurse at St. Luke’s Home. She is survived by her sons, Michael (Nancy) Potaczala, Brian (Jennifer) Potaczala and Patrick (Jennifer) Potaczala; grandchildren, Rachelle, Ryan, Austin, Samantha, Jake and Levi; siblings, Kenneth (Terri) Smith, James (Liz) Smith, Brian (Sharon) Smith, Joanne (Bill) Sharpe, Colleen (Tom) Bienkowski and Diane Thompson as well as many nieces and nephews. Kathy was predeceased by her brother, Kevin Smith. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday from 4-6 pm at McGrath, Myslinski, Karboski & Nunn Funeral Directors, 470 French Road, Utica. A prayer service will commence immediately following visitation. Private interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Kathy’s family would like to thank the 5th floor of Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare as well as Melissa Sageer for the care and compassion shown during her stay.