Search by Name

Kathleen A. O'Hara

1950 - 2020

BORN

1950

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Kathleen O'Hara Obituary

Kathleen A. (Kate) O'Hara

Kathleen A. (Kate) O'Hara (10/05/1950) passed away unexpectedly on 11/14/20 after a brief illness. She was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Joseph W.O'Hara and Catherine H. Pollander O'Hara, both deceased.

She was in the first graduating class of Kennedy Christian High School Hermitage, Pa. and

attended Edinboro University and Youngstown State University.

She worked for the cities of Sharon, Farrell and Lebanon in Pa. before joining Land of Sky Regional Council in Asheville NC. in 2001. In 2013 she received the Brownsfields Leadership Award for her dedication to successful brownsfields cleanup and community revitalization. While working there she volunteered with Habitat for Humanity building houses. Most recently she was employed at the Biltmore Estate in the ticketing office. Kate was a former volunteer with Big Sisters in Asheville and American Cancer Society Bark for LIfe.

She moved to Asheville in 2001 and made many good friends over the last 19 years and cherished those friendships. One of her favorite pastimes was attending local art festivals with friends. She was a music fan early in life. Her sister, Susie, remembers how excited she was when the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show.

Kate is survived by sister Mary Jo O'Hara Eichinger and her husband Mark, Havelock NC., brother Kevin O'Hara, Ridgway Co., sister Sue Ellen O'Hara Lipscher and husband Rich, Stevenson MD. and brother Brian O'Hara and wife Rebah Kilgore Hermitage, Pa. Also two nephews and two nieces and one great nephew. Her dog, Tiger, was her true companion.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests that memorial contributions can be made to Mission Rathburn House, American Cancer Society Bark for Life or your charity of choice. Condolences can be made to the family at www.ashevilleareaalternative.com

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2020.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen O'Hara

Sponsored by Asheville Area Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services - Asheville.

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

Our sincere sympathies to Brian & Rebah and the O'hara family.

I have many fond memories of Kathy, especially at Brian's big birthday celebration. She was a very loving sister and a dear friend as well as sister in law to Rebah

Prayers to the family. We love you all.

Ron & Tracy Drabenstadt

Tracy L Drabenstadt

December 8, 2020

My heart goes out to all of Kate's family. Kate was such an inspiration, innovator, and personality of good cheer during her years working at the Land of Sky Regional Council. Her public service and important contributions to our community live on. Kate will be so missed. Sincerest condolences and love to the family.

Terry Albrecht

Coworker

November 19, 2020

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Kathleen O'Hara's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for Kathleen O'Hara

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Asheville Area Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services - Asheville

702 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC 28801

How to support Kathleen's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Kathleen O'Hara's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more