Delhi, NY - DELHI - Katherine "Katy" Madolyn (Monser) Kaufman born in Oneonta Sept. 30, 1928, the daughter of Lebanese immigrants.

She passed away peacefully Feb. 15, 2026, at 97. She was the youngest of eight children who predeceased her - Michele Monser, Marion (Irvin) Barton, Thomas (Marguerite) Monser, Madolyn (Otto) Danzi, Pauline (Edigate) Colone, Esther Monser, and Francis "Bud" (Myrna) Monser.

She was known to all who loved her as Katy. She married Kenneth Russell Kaufman on May 6, 1950. Russ passed on Sept. 13, 2001. Together, they welcomed five children into their home-Thomas (JoAnn) Kaufman, Katherine (Frederic) Gratto, Barbara (Duane) Sturdevant, Russell (Cara) Kaufman and William (Michelle) Kaufman. She became Granny to 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Besides her husband, Katy was predeceased by one grandson, Terance Kaufman and one great-grandson, Will Claxton.

Katy enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, canning, sewing, quilting and crafting. She had many friends and enjoyed having coffee and playing cards with them. Her home was always open to others, fresh baked cookies usually filled the cookie jar, and meals were intentionally prepared with the expectation of extra people around the dinner table. Many Sundays included extended family gatherings of kickball, playing in the river, sledding and cookouts. Her faith and family remained very important to her throughout her life. She was active in 4-H and Home Bureau, was a sports fan and enjoyed nature. She encouraged and passed on to her children the love of many of these things.

She lived a long and good life. Thank you to all friends and family who loved her well.

Calling hours will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at MacArthur Funeral Home in Delhi. A Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Delhi. Burial at Woodland Cemetery, Delhi. A gathering will follow at the Delhi Fire Department Hall.

To share a condolence, visit www.macarthurfh.com