Kay Boyd-Rowe

Kay Boyd-Rowe, age 60 of DuBois, PA died Friday, May 12, 2023 at her home after a 24-year battle with cancer.

Born on June 23, 1962 in Emporium, PA, she was the daughter of Karl E. Burkhouse and Sue (Martin) Duby. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives and lives in Emporium, PA.

On August 15, 2002, she married her husband of over 20 years, Robin ”Raboon” Rowe. He survives.

Kay retired from First Commonwealth Bank as a Senior Corporate Sales Assistant after many years of service.

Kay loved Jesus and was a living testimony to everyone she knew. She taught everyone to love first. Her faith in Christ, and her love of her husband, family, and friends brought joy and peace as she would never allow cancer to define her. Kay beat cancer by how she lived, why she lived, and the manner in which she lived. She loved her community and had been active in the Down to Earth Garden Club, the Downtown Revitalization Group and the Tri County Church. Kay was also a past member of the DuBois Jaycees. She enjoyed flowers and bird watching with her husband and surrounded herself with friends and family always. Her greatest joy however was being “NiNi’ to her “KK”.

Kay is survived by her son, Austin Boyd of Brockway, PA; two brothers , Fred Burkhouse & Steve Duby, both of Emporium, PA; and her beloved granddaughter, McKayla Boyd.

There will be no public visitation.

A celebration of Kay’s life will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11 a.m. from the Tri County Church with Pastor Chris Trethewey officiating.

Kay’s family is in the process of establishing a “Kay Day” at Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh in honor of her 24 years of care there. Details will be announced soon.

The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

On line condolences can be made to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence