Kathleen O'Hara Sbarra Obituary in New Bern at Oscar's Mortuary, Inc.

Obituary For Kathleen O'Hara Sbarra

On October 10, 2023, Kate passed peacefully in her home with family and loved ones at her side; she was 83 years old.

Kate married Joseph Donald Sbarra in 1959 and was married 43 years until he passed in 2003. She is survived by her five children, Joseph (Alejandra), Anthony (Trish), James (Charlotte-deceased), Mary Louise (Nick) Nichols, and Monica (James) Fernandez. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Sasha, Joseph, Anthony, Coty, Sebastian, Alejandra Maria, Rodrigo and four great grandchildren, Anya, Ean, Noah, Ela, in addition to numerous nieces and nephews.

Kate was born in Binghamton, NY on November 6, 1939, to Lawrence and Frances O’Hara (deceased) and was the second of their four children Michael(Janet- deceased), Brian (Fran), and Bernadette (Barry). After high school, she attended nursing school in Elmira, NY and worked in hospitals, nursing homes, and in private duty as a licensed practical nurse.

Kate was a devout Catholic who lived out her faith. She taught religious education, was an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, a lector, and choir member. Kate was also coordinator of the Senior Pharmacy Program through Catholic Social Ministries of the New Bern Deanery to help seniors who needed assistance in obtaining prescription medications due to fixed incomes and rising costs. Kate also volunteered at St. Paul’s Catholic School in New Bern, NC, and gave her time reading to the blind.

The visitation will take place at St. Paul’s Catholic Church 3005 Country Club Road on November 04, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The funeral Mass will take place one hour later at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make monetary donations in Kate Sbarra’s name to St. Paul’s Catholic School at 3007 Country Club Rd. New Bern, NC 28562.

Photos & Video

Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

Kate! I will miss our talks. Hope you and Joanie are having fun! Bridget

Kate, you were an inspiration to all who knew you. Thanks for sharing your many gifts with the community of New Bern and St. Paul Catholic Church. I am especially grateful for the legacy of the Catholic Charities Senior Pharmacy as I have been priviledged to have shared that position with you! God speed you to Paradise! Agnes Barber, current Coordinator of Senior Pharmacy Program

Kate I am going to miss our conversations and our occasional lunchs. Thank you for always listening and being there when I needed you. Even though you may have not know our talks and lunches meant the world to me.

Kate will be missed by any person who knew her. She truly lived out her faith daily. She was indeed a good and faithful servant. Her love of the Virgin Mother supported her in all areas of her life; and she was a wonderful role model! There will be many to meet her as she graduates to a better, perfect place. Our condolences to her family. Karen and Mike Moore

Kate was a valued and inspirational member of Saint Paul Catholic Church One in the Spirit Prayer Group. We know that she was greeted by members who have gone before, as well as her loved ones, and the Virgin Mother Mary to whom she was devoted. Her faith was lived out daily in her actions as a great role model.
Our sincere condolences to the family she loved.

You have gone home to be with Jesus. I ask you to hug Jesus and Dad for me. Now you are with Grandma and Granpa O'Hara. Will always love you. Pray for us 🙏 until we join all who have gone before us.