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Kathleen Morrow Obituary

Kathleen E. Morrow Former resident of Lafayette Kathleen E. Morrow of San Leandro, California died at her home, July 7, 2006, with her loved ones at her side following an eight-year illness with breast cancer. Kathleen was born in Youngstown, OH, August 23, 1958 the daughter of Richard and Cherry Nelson Marsh. She was a 1976 graduate of Ursuline High School in Youngstown and moved to California in 1986. She loved camping, bike riding and walking the reservoir in Lafayette. She had lived in Lafayette, California for 16 years and had moved to San Leandro in February of this year. She had been an employee of Nesco/Airgas Inc. for the past 18 years. She is survived by her husband, Edward whom she married in October of 1989; her mother, Cherry of Youngstown, OH; three sisters, Nancy (Steph) Marsh of Tacoma, WA, Theresa (Jeff) Galla and Diane (David) Mann of Youngstown; one brother, Richard P. Marsh of Kenansville, NC; four nieces, Holly and Kristina Peyko of Youngstown, Jamie and Michelle Mann of New Jersey; and nephews, Christopher (Mary) Thompson, David Thompson, and Timothy Thompson of Youngstown, Joseph Peyko of Youngstown, and Chad (Angie) Marsh of Canfield, OH. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Marsh; her maternal grandparents, Herbert and Kathleen Nelson; and fraternal grandparents, Ralph and Eleanor Marsh. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Susan G. Koman Foundation, 150 Post St., Ste. 755, San Francisco, CA 94106, or to the American Diabetes Association. The Morrow and Marsh families would like to express their deepest gratitude to Pathways Hospice for the loving care given to Kathleen. Services will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 7 p.m. at Santos-Robinson, 160 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. Santos-Robinson Mortuary (510) 483-0123

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Jul. 12, 2006.

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Barb McKnight/Vargo

July 15, 2006

Dear Cherry, Diane, Rick, Nancy, and Terri, Janet and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please give our condolences to Kathy's husband, we never had the pleasure of meeting him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Janet and I sat and shared alot of great memories this weekend of Kathy. She was a super person.

Lynne and Donna Kaser-Elliott

July 13, 2006

We are very sorry for your loss. Kathy was so sweet and meant a lot to all of her friends in Washington. She had a major impact on all of us and we know there will be a void now with her gone. Ed and Kathy's family are in our thoughts.

Willow Berntsen

July 13, 2006

Dear Ed, Cherry, Terry, Diane, Ricky, and Nancy,

I'm really saddened of Kathy's passing but relieved that she is now in a better place and not in pain or suffering anymore. Kathy was so positive and full of life even when she was down. She was like a sister to me, too. Please accept my prayers and sympathy.

Love and aloha, Willow

Nicole Wullenwaber

July 12, 2006

Ed & Family,

I'm sorry to hear about Kathy. She was definately a true friend, a wonderful/loving person and she will be truely missed. I know what it's like to lose a loved one. My grandfather passed away and all the support was much appreciated. If there's anything you need, please let us know. Our Prayers are with you and the family.

Debbie Wullenwaber

July 12, 2006

Ed and Family,

I am very sorry to hear about Kathy. She was a very wonderful person and was loved by everyone. She was a great friend and I was blessed to have had her for a friend. She will truly be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

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July 11, 2006

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