Kyung H. “Katie” Franco of Cochecton, NY, the owner of Katie’s Bed and Breakfast and a longtime area resident, died Thursday, October 29 at her home.  She was 77.

The daughter of the late Hak Chang and Nam Su Ko Lee, she was born September 10, 1949 in Inchon, Korea.

Katie was a Communicant of St. George’s Roman Catholic Church in Jeffersonville, NY; she was devoted to her faith, as she was to her family, friends, and strangers alike. She held many occupations throughout her life, but she will be most remembered for her strength, kindness, generosity, and hospitality to others. Her unwavering love will remain with all who have crossed paths with her.

Survivors include one daughter, Florence K. Duggan and her companion James Antoniou of North Branch, NY; one son, Mariano Franco and his fiancée Wendy Hernandez of Chicago, IL; three grandchildren, Katie Olsen and her husband Cody of Mountaindale, NY, Jeffery Duggan of New Port News, VA and Kira Duggan of Savannah, GA; four brothers, Peter Lee, John Lee, Kenny Lee, and Channy Lee; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was private.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, November 9 at 10 AM in St. George’s Roman Catholic Church in Jeffersonville, NY.  Father Thomas DeSimone will officiate.

Memorial contributions in Katie’s name may be made to St. George R.C. Church, P. O. Box 672, Jeffersonville, NY 12748.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Ave., Roscoe, NY. 607-498-4929 or 845-439-5200 or www.harris-fh.com.