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Kathleen M. DeRooy, 58, of Mentor, Ohio passed away suddenly on January 13, 2018 at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby with her family by her side.
She was born Oct. 17, 1959 in Erie, PA.
Mrs. DeRooy graduated from Gannon University and worked as an auditor in public accounting, and also as an accountant in education and healthcare. She was an active member of St. John Vianney parish for over 30 years, working as a festival volunteer, and helping in the parish office and at All Saints School. Above all else, her true passion in life was caring for her entire family, especially spending time with her precious grandson, Colson. She enjoyed vacationing at the ocean, shopping with her daughters, going to the zoo, watching Mad Men, and going out for a nice dinner and a movie.
Survivors are her loving husband, Pete DeRooy; beloved daughters, Danielle (Matthew) Franko, and Carrie (Brian Wagner) DeRooy; treasured grandson, Colson Franko; her devoted parents, Daniel and Geraldine (Kinecki) Tomczak; two cherished brothers, Mike (Brenda) Tomczak, and Ron (Stephanie Persanyi) Tomczak; and her loyal beagle, Lucy.
Family and friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.
A memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Rd., Mentor, OH 44060.
Additionally, a memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at St. Casimir Church, 629 Hess Avenue, Erie, PA 16503.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Go Red for Women, American Heart Association, National Center, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231, donate online at www.goredforwomen.org.
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Pete,
I just learned of Kathleen's passing. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
So many other people said it but Kathleen was one of the nicest people that I have ever met (so personable and enthusiastic). I remember our recruiting trip to Gannon in 1983 and our days at Peat Marwick (hard to believe that it was so long ago)
Ed Jerge
Edward Jerge
February 6, 2018
Pete, Danielle, Carrie and Family,
Our deepest sympathy, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Al, Jeff, Helene and Family, The Tylmans
January 25, 2018
Pete - I am still speechless over this! I am so sorry! My heart goes out to you and your family.
Bob Emmett
January 25, 2018
I am so sorry for your sudden loss. I have wonderful memories of Kathie at St. Ben's and Gannon. My prayers are with all of you. We were blessed to have known Kathie. Blessings to all.
Diane (Kowalik) Lugin
January 22, 2018
My deepest sympathy to you and your family! I have so many wonderful memories from high school, college ge, our weddings and the births of our children! Although we didn't have much contact in recent years, I know that Kathie was happy, well and loved!
It isn't easy to understand God's plan but I am sure Kathy is safely home! We were all blessed to have Kathie share our lives! I will think of your family and keep you in my prayers!
Michelle Schroeck-Carneval
Michelle Carneval
January 21, 2018
Hands down one of the nicest girl's you'd ever meet. Was happy she married a classmate! Im saddened. My deepest sympathy to Pete, your girls and grandson. I am so sorry.
Tom Hesch
Erie
January 21, 2018
Not long ago I was looking at my high school yearbook and saw the photo of Kathie after receiving the "Personality" award in 1977. We all loved her, she was a sweet and kind soul throughout high school, I am very sorry for her daughters, husband and friends' loss, but it does sound like she loved you all a lot, and there isn't much more you can ask from life but to live with those you love. Tina Tomczak, sorry for the loss of your cousin as well. Girls, remember what made your mom happy, she is still with you!
Jan Pytlarz
January 19, 2018
In remembering Kathy, one of the lines shared in an email to me was "she was one of the nicest people you would ever meet"...I think that sums it up.
Greg Winiarczyk
January 19, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
January 18, 2018
Dear Pete:
I was so very saddened to hear that Kathie has passed. Please know that I am sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to you and your family and am so very sorry for your loss.
Shelley
Shelley Baughman
January 18, 2018
Kathy was always smiling and always kind. A saint on Earth
January 18, 2018
So very sad to hear the news. My deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family. May God Bless all of you.
Bill Tymoszczuk
January 18, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joyce
January 18, 2018
Please know our warm prayers are with your family this day. Hoping you find comfort in the life of memories Kathy left. Love and peace to your family.
January 18, 2018
Dear Pete and Family, no words will ever fill the void of Cathy's passing. Terry and I are so very sorry for your loss. We will keep you and the girls in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry and Regina Mansell
January 17, 2018
Our sincere sympathy & condolences to Danielle, Carrie, Pete and all of Kathy's family. May Our Lord grant her everlasting peace & happiness.
Uncle Denny, Aunt Lynda, Lisa & Connor
Dennis Franko
January 17, 2018
Dear Pete and family,
Words cannot express my sadness upon hearing of your loss. Kathie was truly one of my first friends, having lived down the street from her and attending kindergarten through 2nd grade with her at Wayne School and St. Casimir's. Please accept my sincere sympathy at this sad time. I will pray fervently that in time your sorrow will subside and you will be blessed with good memories and peace.
Karen (Kierzek) Hunter
January 17, 2018
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