Kathleen B. Neal

Kathleen "Kathy" B. Neal (Klein), age 67, of Masury, Ohio peacefully passed away Saturday September 14, 2024 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle, PA. after a chronic illness. Kathy was surrounded by loved ones the day she had passed. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and a good friend. She maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, and expressed gratitude to others. Kathleen was born January 9, 1957 in Sharon, PA. a daughter of James Klein & Helen Klein (Kraynak). They resided in Masury along with her older sister, Debbie. She was a 1975 graduate of Brookfield High School. During high school, she was a member of the art club and worked at Brookfield Dairy Queen. She made many friends growing up, some of which still lasted to this day. Kathy later married her high school sweetheart, Rodney Bruce Neal in 1979. They welcomed their only child with joy, Amanda Lee, in 1984. She was a secretary and assistant in private practice dentistry for 35 years. She was dependable and well liked by the patients, coworkers, and dentists that she worked for. While working full-time, she also worked part-time as a florist, waitress, and Avon representative. Kathy enjoyed creating floral arrangements and crafts, shopping, dining out, and spending time with her family and friends. A beloved mother and grandmother, she will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her family; her daughter, Amanda (Erik) Rigby of Hubbard, Ohio, and her precious grandson, Logan Rigby. She was very proud of them and the people they have become. She also leaves her sister and friend, Debbie (Jim) Branca of Farrell, PA., brother-in-law First Sergeant Dana Neal of St. Cloud, FL., step sister-in-law Julie Palko of Phoenix, AZ, and nephews Jimmy (Yvonne) Branca, and Jordan (Heather) Branca, in addition to, many nieces and nephews, and great nephews and nieces. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, James Klein and Helen Palko (Kraynak) Klein, step-father George Palko, step-brothers George Palko, Jr., and David Palko, her former husband Rodney Bruce Neal, mother-in-law Mildred Bear, brother-in-law Harold Wayne Neal Jr. and sister-in-law Sonja Neal. There will be a Memorial Service held at 5 PM on Thursday September 19, 2024 at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home with calling hours from 3-5 PM prior to the service. Kathleen will be laid at Brookfield Township Cemetery near her mother and father whom she cherished. Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home's website at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.