Kathleen A. Leone Mikan

Kathleen "Kathy" (Leone) Mikan, 66, of Sparks, NV, died at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV, on March 24, 2024, after a four year battle with ovarian cancer. Her husband, Dan, and her daughter, Lauren, were at her side when she passed peacefully. Kathy was born in Greensburg, PA in 1957 to William "Bill" Leone Jr. and Patricia "Patty" (Berginc) Papson, and grew up in Greensburg, PA. Kathy attended St. Paul's School and Greensburg Salem Jr. High and High School before studying Art at The Ivy School of Professional Art and Drafting at Triangle Tech. Kathy worked in a variety of roles over her lifetime, including as a graphic artist at American Greetings, a draftsperson at Newcomer Products, and, later in life, as a certified dog trainer. Kathy was a talented artist and a skilled dog trainer. She most loved spending time with her grandchildren, who she was able to see in the days before her passing. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, William "Bill" Leone Jr.; her brother, George "Georgie" Papson Jr.; and her beloved dog, Kadin. She is survived by her husband, Daniel "Dan" Mikan; her daughter, Lauren (Mikan) DiNapoli; her two grandchildren, Hadley DiNapoli and Chase DiNapoli; her mother, Patricia Papson; her brothers, William "Billy" A. Leone and Bryan Leone; her sister, Cindy (Papson) Evangelista; and her cousin, Carmelita "Carm" Detore, who was like a sister to her. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (ocrahope.org) would be greatly appreciated. To donate by mail, please send checks to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, PO Box 32141, New York, NY 10087-2141.