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Stephen Bochicchio posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Hi,
My name is Stephen Bochicchio and my wife is Rhonda Hayter. It saddens us so to see that Kathryn has passed.
We worked with Kathryn oh so many years ago at Columbus, in NYC. They were fantastic times. Rhonda came across Kathryn's memoir recently and purchased it. It was so much fun for us to walk down memory lane with Kathryn through her book. So we decided to reach out and then learned of her passing. She was a force.
In the book someone described Kathryn as nothing like an onion, what you see is what you get. We loved her forward no nonsense way about her. She had her guests wrapped around her little finger, from the celebrities to the mafia.
Our deepest condolences.
Stephen and Rhonda
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Kim & Jeff Hughes posted a condolence
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Richard & family, so very sorry to hear of Kathryn's passing. She was such a beautiful spirit ! Her smile was infectious. May the wonderful memories you have of her comfort you.
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Saturday, March 23, 2019
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Beth Forni Chalupa posted a condolence
Sunday, November 18, 2018
I believe Kathy was my roommate at IU during the first semester of our freshman year. We lived in Read Dorm, Landes 5. Can anybody reading this confirm this is the cute gal I was blessed to know by happenstance way back in 1978? If so, I must say although I have thought of Kathy many times over the years, it was just this weekend I have been thinking even more about her and thought to look her up on FaceBook in hopes she had a page. This is where I found out of her passing.
My condolences to the family.
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Doug Chase posted a condolence
Sunday, October 28, 2018
I read Kathryn's column every Sunday and enjoyed it very much. You could see the world through her eyes, so many different experiences. She spoke her mind and was true to her being. What a life she had, traveling across this country doing what she loved. She was a courageous person never letting life get her down. I will miss you Kathryn. What a wonderful way to wake up Sunday morning. Your legacy will continue through the eyes of Richard and his beautiful pictures. RIP
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Margit Maklaq posted a condolence
Friday, October 26, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed Kathryn's articles and pictures in the newspaper. I liked her books as well. Again, I am sorry for your loss. Margit Maklae
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BRENDA FORSEY posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF KATHRYN PASSING HER SPIRIT WILL LIVE ON SHE HAD ENOUGH SPIRIT TO PUSH HERSELF TO DO THINGS THAT A NORMAL PERSON WOULD NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO DO REST IN PEACE KATHRYN
LOVE BRENDA FORSEY
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wayne and melissa snell sr lit a candle
Sunday, October 21, 2018
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our thoughts and prayers to all
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Eric Bellinger posted a condolence
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Dear Richard and family;
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. God Bless.
Eric; son of Thora.
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Steve Caporizzo posted a condolence
Saturday, October 20, 2018
I am heartbroken and saddened by the loss of Kathryn. She truly lived a rich and full life though it was not long enough.
I knew the beauty and weather through her eyes in Caroga Lake .....she will be missed by the entire News10 viewing family.
Sending prayers for strength during this difficult time.
I will never forget and treasure her book she gave me as a gift.
Steve
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Sheri Gifford posted a condolence
Saturday, October 20, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Kathryn was such an inspiration! I loved her articles and writings and her love for natural beauty around her. I will miss her emails and articles. May you Rest In Peace Kathryn- you were a very strong and beautiful woman.
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carole a tomlinson uploaded photo(s)
Friday, October 19, 2018
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Kathryn loved yellow roses. They were her favorite.
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Richard Nilsen uploaded photo(s)
Friday, October 19, 2018
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Kathryn loved the sun on the beach.
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Kathryn Schultz Miller posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2018
Kathryn worked with ArtReach Touring Theatre during the 1982-83 Season. She was terrific in The Mark Twain Show, Blue Horses and Hansel and Gretel. She had a vibrant personality and a wicked sense of humor. She kept us laughing all year.
Those of us who knew her had little doubt that she would make it in Hollywood. She had everything: brains, talent, beauty and courage. It was saddening to hear of her illness and withdrawal from that pursuit.
But Kathryn put her courage to good use in her battle with MS always keeping an upbeat outlook and putting her efforts into writing her newspaper column. Her brilliant life was over much too soon. She loved the Adirondack countryside where the leaves are falling now, reminding us how quickly go the cycles of this world.
My condolences to Richard, her family all the friends who loved her.
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Tahea Currie posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2018
I am so sorry for your lost. Kathryn was and always will be an amazing woman. She taught me how not to take things for granted. I love and will always miss you. Kathryn. Miss you Richard, best of wishes to you and all the family
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Roberta DeCaprio posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2018
So very sad to hear of my dear friend, Kathryn's passing. She was a brave and courageous woman. Her positive attitude in all things was inspiring. I loved visiting her at her home in Caroga Lake. We shared a love for the area, as I grew up there in the summer at my family's camp. We also shared the challenges of living with a disability.
She will be completely and whole heartedly missed.
Rest now in peace, Kathryn.
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Linda E Cintula posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2018
So sorry to see of her passing.I only knew her from her writings in the newspaper.She was a special woman,the world has lost a great one.She will be missed.I am keeping her and her family in my prayers.Fly high Kathryn, but then you alway did.
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Judy Hilton posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2018
Dear Richard,
Kathryn was one of the kindest and brave person I have ever met. We knew her for a long time from camp.
How she loved the waters of Caroga and all the activities.
You take care Richard and you are in my prayers. Judy
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Diane (Goldman) Lambert lit a candle
Friday, October 19, 2018
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Robin Failing posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2018
Words can’t express how much I will miss reading Kathryn’s articles because it was a way I was able to keep in touch with her. I I will cherish the wonderful memories we made along our journey during physical therapy . Kathryn was an amazing, caring person and wil be deeply missed .She had a special way of touching everyone’s heart and putting a smile on your face , deepest sympathy and prayers sent to her family
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Laura Bellinger posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss, Richard.
Cousin Laura
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Mark Bloss posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2018
May God rest your soul, Kathy. You were wonderful as Marian Paroo in "The Music Man" in the Heights Singers of Cleveland Heights High School in November 1976.
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Judy Wells posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2018
Richard, I met Kathryn for the first time at our 45th(?) reunion but have followed her on line ever since. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful spirit who seemed to strive to do good in the world. No one could strive to do more than that. She will be missed. God bless you. Be good to yourself.
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Rick Zarski posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Kathryn was such a bright light. I believe I met her 20+ years ago as she lived near our camp and Richard was friends with my Mother in their childhood at Caroga. Kathryn was the only person I know who had MS and was there for me the I was diagnosed.
One of my fondest memories of her was when she, Richard and Richard's daughter drove to CA and stayed with us. I remember driving with Kathryn listening to George Michael's Cowboys and Angels which we both enjoyed. It was a wonderful moment with her.
She overcame incredible challenges and could always be found with a smile on her face and a witty remark. She was unapologetically herself. I have not been back to Caroga in many years and so enjoyed her articles and the photos of Richard of the scenery.
She is free of the awful disease that challenged her but was never stronger than her will. My condolences to your family.
Ricky
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Toni (Compagnone) Gattie lit a candle
Thursday, October 18, 2018
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Toni (Compagnone) Gattie posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2018
My Heart and Prayers go out to you, Richard and the Family, with my deepest condolences. I only had the pleasure of meeting Kathryn one time at the '66 lunch you hosted. She was fun to talk to and very inspiring. I have read several of her "Kathryn's Corners" She sounds like she had a very exciting life in her younger years. May God help you through this most difficult time. May God Bless you all. Toni Gattie.
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Thursday, October 18, 2018
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