Kathleen Marie Markus, 59, of Perth Amboy, passed away on March 15, 2026, at JFK Medical Center, Edison.  Kathleen was born in Perth Amboy and was a lifelong resident.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Parish of Holy Rosary Church.  Kathleen was employed as a Hostess and Server for The Barge Restaurant, Perth Amboy and retired after 20 years.

Kathleen is predeceased by her sister, Mary Skistimas.

Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Leeann Marie Harris, her grandchildren, Kadence, Ace and Apollo, her parents, Thomas and Margaret Gavin, her sister, Anne Gavin Siverio, her brothers, John and Patrick Gavin.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Flynn and Son / Mitruska Funeral Home, 23 Ford Avenue, Fords.  Followed by an 11:00 AM Funeral Liturgy at Good Shepherd Parish of Holy Rosary Church, Hopelawn.  Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Piscataway.