Andes, New York - ANDES - Kathleen Anne (Oles) Woodin passed away peacefully at her home in Andes on Dec. 25, 2021, with her husband, Doug, at her side.

Kathy was born Dec. 5, 1947, in Cooperstown, to Frank and Barbara (Rowell) Oles of Andes.

She attended Andes Central School graduating in 1966, but more importantly forged many friendships there that lasted her throughout her life. After high school, Kathy attended Albany Business College graduating in 1968.

From 1968 until 1972 she worked at the state capitol for Sen. Warren Anderson. After returning to the local area she worked for Delaware County for several years before starting a new career at SUNY Delhi in 1985. She was a vital part of the campus community until her retirement in 2010. She loved working in Bush Hall and greeting students and their parents on visits and tours.

Kathy married her high school sweetheart, Doug, on Nov. 22, 1970, at Andes United Presbyterian Church. They returned to Andes and raised two sons, Matthew and Jared "Boomer." Kathy raised her family in Andes, with her parents next door. The houses and pond on Gladstone Hollow were "home base" for an extended family of nieces and nephews that all enjoyed their time spent there.

Kathy was a trustee of Andes Presbyterian Church for many years. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, a point of which she was very proud.

In her retirement she enjoyed working in the Andes Historical Society's thrift store (viewing it as a return to her roots as a shopkeeper's daughter) and planting gardens and reading voraciously. Time spent with her grandson, Owen, was also a highlight of her retirement years.

Kathy is survived by Doug, her husband of 51 years; sons, Matthew of Hamden and Jared "Boomer" of DeLancey; sisters, Susie (Andy) Lazar of Plains, Pennsylvania and Debbie (Jim) Dow of Cooperstown; grandchildren, Kiera, Skyler and Owen; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father, Frank in 2005; mother, Barbara in July 2021; and sister, Jenny in 1966.

A service to celebrate and commemorate Kathy's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, at Andes Presbyterian Church (face coverings will be required for all in attendance at church) with a luncheon to follow at Andes Fire Hall.

Graveside services will be held in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Andes Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 299, Andes, NY 13731.

Share condolences with the Woodin family online at www.macarthurfh.com.