Kathleen Ann Rahill Trimbach

Kathleen Ann Rahill Trimbach, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, in Asheville, NC.

A native of Buffalo, NY, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Daley) Rahill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Henry Trimbach, Sr., and her brother, Richard E. Rahill, of Hammondsport, NY.

Kathleen’s legacy includes seven children: Karen, of Bethesda, MD, Joseph, Jr. (Kathy) of Asheville, Susan Mihalich (Tom) of Broadview Heights, OH, Daniel, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, John (Marti), of Peachtree City, GA, James (Cheryl), of Alexandria, VA; Jane Aylward (Tom), of Chattanooga, TN; 19 grandchildren; and soon to be 23 great-grandchildren.

Kathleen graduated from Mercyhurst College in 1950 with a double major in biology and chemistry. She met her husband, Joe Trimbach, while in college, and they were married in 1951.

Throughout Joe’s career, as an FBI agent, the family was transferred every two to three years. During the frequent moves with seven children, Kathleen became a master at the relocation process, which included finding new doctors, schools, and family resources in every new city.

Ultimately, Kathleen and Joe retired to Florida where she enjoyed playing contract bridge (for which she had attained Master status), doubles tennis, ice skating, and swimming. While living in Nokomis, FL, her favorite modes of transportation were her motorcycle and her red Nissan 240SX sports car.

She also enjoyed sewing, and both hand and machine knitting. Some of her infant and children sweaters, hats, and mittens are still being worn today by her great-grandchildren.

A Catholic Mass will be said on Monday, April 29, at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel of Groce Funeral Home, 1401 Patton Ave., West Asheville. Fr. Patrick Sheedy of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Ocala, FL, will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will happen at a later date.

Kathleen’s family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service.