Kathleen Oliver Obituary
Kathy was born on December 29, 1946, to her parents along with her twin sister in Cleveland, Ohio. She grew up in Cleveland Heights. Kathy graduated from Cleveland Heights High School, class of 1964.
Kathy was strong, smart and resilient, and struggled with Dystonia her whole life. She preserved and graduated from Cleveland State College with a bachelor's degree without any accommodations. She had a positive attitude and was very giving. Her physical challenges and personal experience led her to a career as a Psychiatric Social Worker.
She loved her family, and adored her nephews, nieces and grandnieces. Kathy enjoyed living at the Knickerbocker and took pleasure in the many activities offered.
Services will be held at Busch Funeral Home, 32000 Detroit Rd., Avon, Ohio 44011 on Monday, November 17, 2025. A visitation will be held at 10:00 am with a prayer service at 10:45 am. Burial at Acacia Cemetery, 1880 SOM Ctr. Rd., Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124
Memorial contributions can be made to Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, 1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1730, Chicago, IL 60601 or www.Dystonia-foundation.org
www.buschcares.com 440-937-6175
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