Katherine E. Conner, age 88 of Toronto formerly of Stratton, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2006 at the Care Inn Care Center - Steubenville.Born September 17, 1917 in Toronto, She is a daughter of the late Theodore and Flora Gritton Keeder. She is a 1936 Graduate of Toronto High School, and was a homemaker. She was a member of the former Fosterville United Methodist Church, and is a current member on the Riverview United Methodist Church in Toronto.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dean Conner, whom she married January 29, 1938 and who passed away in 1980; a sister Eleanor McLaughlin; and a son-in-law John Patterson.Katherine is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Patterson of Toronto; two grandsons, Roger Patterson and his wife Sharon and Walter Patterson, both of Toronto; and a grandson Lucas Patterson and his fiancAC.e Meredith Rousch of Steubenville.Family and friends will gather for visitation on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Clarke Funeral Home - 302 Main St. Toronto. 740-537-1234/800-588-1446A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Frank Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at Sugar Grove Cemetery.