Kathleen F. Maurer, age 55, of New London, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at her home. She was born on December 1, 1960 in Staten Island, New York, daughter of the late Brian and Kathleen (nee Mara) Traub. Kathleen worked as the produce manager at Missler's IGA; she loved her job, customers and co-workers. Kathleen emulated Mother Theresa. She will be fondly remembered for her own genuine humbleness, kindness, and selfless giving. She cherished her grandchildren. Kathleen enjoyed scrapbooks and crafts and had made her own wrapping paper. She was also talented with gardening and planting flowers. Kathleen is survived by her husband of 17 years, John; children, Matthew Mahl of Washington DC, Belinda Conley of Milan, Michael (Sandy) Maurer of New London, Kevin (Stephanie) Maurer of Tiffin, Dusty (Jennifer) Maurer of LaGrange, Shawn (Rebecca) Maurer of Wellington and Amber (Shaun) Cooper of Attica and 16 grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her brother, John Traub. The family will greet friends Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm with a Rosary at 6 pm at Eastman Funeral Home, New London. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 18 Park Avenue, New London with Father Doug Taylor officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Holy Cross Cemetery, New London. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Kathleen's name be made to the ALS Association of Northern Ohio Chapter, 6155 Rockside Road, Suite 403, Independence, Ohio 44131 or online at www.alsaohio.org.