I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kathy.  What a wonderful person!  I spent time at her parents house listening to the Beetles with her mom and dad, who were always great to be around.  Her mom had the best laugh. I think of Kathy every time I hear the Long and Winding Road!  A great, I will never forget!

Kathy was an incredible woman, and her warmth, kindness, and love were felt immediately by those who had the privilege of knowing her.  I’m so sorry for your loss.

I will always remember Kathy as being welcoming and absolutely hilarious. Kathy loved her daughter Sara’s friends. I would go over to Sara’s house to practice flag routines and just hang out and one afternoon before I really knew Kathy, she had called home to check on Sara and the house. I was sitting quietly at the kitchen table eating a subway sandwich I picked up on my way over. When all of a sudden I could hear Kathy’s voice through the phone “Sara, who is over there and what are they eating?” I don’t know how Kathy knew, unless I was just that loud of a chewer, but that story has made us laugh for years. I remember how genuinely happy Kathy would be when Pam and Andrew came to visit with the grandkids. I stopped by once and she had a whole table laid out of activities and snacks for the kids with just the biggest smile on her face, because all of her kids and her grandkids were home—both her heart and home were full that day. My biggest memory is after our friend Erin’s wedding, Kathy allowed us to crash at their house. We rolled in loud and hammered and she didn’t hesitate to bring us pillows and blankets and make us feel at home. I told her that night my dad would be coming to pick me up around 3:00am so I could catch a red eye flight— I received news my grandmother, whom I was very close to, was passing away but I didn’t want to miss my friends wedding. Kathy set an alarm that night to come wake me up and help me get out on time, I will never forget that.  My heart breaks for Kathy’s family and I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this time ❤️

My condolences to the McMillan Family. 

We will miss her so much at Jazzercise. She was a long-time member of many years, a sweet lady, and her friends there will never forget her. With my deepest condolences,
-Angie Stage, Owner Jazzercise Grove City

Kathy worked so hard to get two goods knees under her! She suffered through two knee replacements and just kept on going. Kathy wanted to "get in shape" so that she could walk with Dean. 

Always one to compliment, encourage, and be a listening ear. Very compassionate and sincere. 

I'm going to miss that girl standing behind me at Jazz and making her funny comments. 

Love to Dean and Kathy's family. She was a good one.

I will never forget her laugh, it was contagious.  She was full of life, love and happiness. I will think of her often. My pal, buddy, and one of my best friends. She will be missed.

I was deeply saddened to learn of Kathy’s passing. Though the years have passed since our high school days, the memories of our shared adventures remain vivid and cherished. I often think back to the laughter, the discoveries, and the bonds we forged as teenagers. Regrettably, life's currents pulled us apart, and I wish I had made more effort to stay connected.

Please know that her friendship was, and always will be, a precious gift in my life. Kathy left an indelible mark on my heart, and I am grateful for every moment we shared. May she rest in peace, and may her memory bring a smile to your face, as they do to mine.

Momma Kath was such a radiant person, and I feel so lucky to have known her.

I will never forget sitting at the family dinner table and eating her homemade pierogis. In that moment, her warmth made me feel less like a guest and immediately like another daughter. She had a rare gift for making everyone feel like they truly belonged.

I will always treasure how warm, funny, and loving she was. Just being in her presence was a gift; knowing her added so much love and laughter to my life.

We will keep her spirit alive forever by sharing our favorite stories and remembering her always.

I am holding you and your family so close in my heart during this incredibly difficult time.

With all my love,

Jaime 

with condolences from Ruth Netting

What I remember most is your mom always brought people together. She taught me along with Penny about teepeeing. Especially a girl and her family up the street from her. Your grandmother would buy all the toilet tissue. She bought cheap tissue in large quantities. One time the outdoor lights flashed out just as Penny jumped down from a tree. Penny and and I ended up in the principal’s office over someone who threw a raw egg or two at the girl’s house. Though your mom was the instagator of the TPing, she was never blamed.

In tenth grade, we had a history teacher that seated us my shortest to tallest. Your mom was first in our row and I sat behind her. And, your mom adopted me into the group. I became very sick that year and spent time in the hospital. Your mom and Penny visited me every day. When I was sent home to recover, she brought everyone to my home.

She, Penny and I we’re inseparable. We would all go together and dance together and I started 📞 your Grand Mom like Penny did. If I had problems I would talk to your Grandmother rather rather than my mother.

We would walk to Norton to go swimming. We walked everywhere until Penny inherited her brother Ricky’s red Rambler. We would drive to an area in Wadsworth that we all knew was haunted. A bridge there was called called CRY BABY bridge. We would stop on the bridge and one of us would make baby sounds. This never scared any of us. We would announce “oh Penny, oh Kath, oh Penny”.

Sometime during our Summer between 11th and 12th grade, your mother grew four inches. I inherited your mom’s blue jeans. They were my pride and joy because my dearest friend had worn them first. We were both blessed with long legs and so they fit me perfectly.

And, there were always parties at your mom’s home. Mom was always there keeping the table full of goodies and singing along with us to some of the songs. We had so much fun at your Grandmother’sand Grandfather’s home.

Then, Penny’s family moved away into a different school district in a different city. Penny kept going to Barberton High School until the girl whose house we Taped found out. We never knew how she found out. And, Penny sadly went to another high school.

We all graduated and Kath and I went off to college. We had to take three English classes where themes were called for. Eventually I was not only writing my themes but your mom’s themes as well. It was for me a gift of love for your mom.

One day she was so excited because she not only received an A but, her/my theme was read aloud as an example of a well written theme. We danced in our happiness.

Then I met my husband to be and was married between semesters and we were sadly separated.

But, I lived every day with great joy of ever meeting and loving my most beautiful friend Kath.