Kathleen Louise Pearce , 49 of Sea Girt died on Friday, October 23rd at her home. Kathleen was born in Brockport, NY and had lived there before moving to Cheltenham, PA and settled in Sea Girt recently. She was an active volunteer for Gene's Hospital, Philadelphia. She was a strong advocate for working for Mental Illness and was an active volunteer for Infinite Mind. She is survived by her parents, Robert Rutherford and Denise Tiern; her children, Bob Knapp, Brockport, Jessica Payton, San Antonio and Jon Knapp, U.S. Army, Italy; her partner Diana Pearce and four grandchildren, Conor, Kaylee, Cameron and Trae. Funeral services will be available as soon as confirmed by the family.