Kathleen F. "Kathy" McDermott

Kathleen F. "Kathy" McDermott obituary

Kathleen F. "Kathy" McDermott

Kathleen McDermott Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Connley Brothers Funeral Home - Covington (Latonia) on Sep. 26, 2025.

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Kathleen F. McDermott, 72, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. She was a 1971 graduate of Covington Holmes High School and attended Northern Kentucky University. Kathleen enjoyed antiquing, reading and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents: Lloyd and Jenny McDermott and brothers: Phillip McDermott and Rodney "Mac" McDermott. Kathleen is survived by her siblings: Tim (Cathy) McDermott and Maureen McDermott and several nieces and nephews. Services for Kathleen will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Interment: Independence Cemetery, 5358 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051. Memorials are suggested to: Holmes High School Alumni Association, 2500 Madison Avenue, Suite #1, Covington, KY 41014. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com

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