Kathryn Alma Gulla (nee Kershner), 88, of Jenkintown, formerly of Wyncote, passed away on December 24 ^th .  Born in Pennsburg on August 23, 1932, she was the daughter of Wilson Clifford and Susan (nee Dries) Kershner.  Along with Barbara Loudenslager Keller, her dancing partner, she performed with Neil Kline's original Variety Kids while attending Emmaus High School.  She obtained her RN from Gwynedd Mercy in 1978 and was employed at Einstein and Holy Redeemer Hospitals, Foulkeways Nursing home and eventually in Utilization Review, ending her career at Meadowbrook Pulmonary Associates.  She was a kind and generous person, forever giving of herself and left this world a better place.

Kathryn was predeceased by her husband, John J. Gulla, and two sons, Jon Anthony Gulla and Joseph Michael Gulla, who predeceased her by 2 days, and her sister, Lois Elaine Kershner.  She is survived by 6 children, Dominic of Jenkintown, Sara, wife of Rob Sukol of Springfield, VA, Timothy of Perkasie, Anthony (Linda) of Coopersburg, James (Edie) of Abington and Kathryn, wife of John Purcell of Collegeville, along with 9 grandchildren, Amanda Bate of Cheltenham, England, Nathan, Natalie, Kristine, Elizabeth and Theresa Gulla, Sean and David Sukol and Karen Uslin; 3 great-grandchildren, Addie Bate, Aubrey and Claire Gulla; and her beloved aide, Tenesha Elliott.

Donations may be made to the SPCA or food bank of your choice.  Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.