John and family: We were so sadden to hear of Kathy’s passing. Our friendship was an old one and a good one for sure. When Florida sister mentioned Kathy’s response to Linda’s passing, exclaiming, “now she is in Heaven.”, our reaction is to say we know that Kathy is there as well. There are so many memories we have shared with both of you. We will keep them in our hearts and treasure those times together. John, I certainly hope and look forward to seeing you while you are in Springfield. Hopefully we can get Gary and others together.

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Kathy’s smile was contagious and she was a joy to be around. May your memories bring you peace. “A sunset on earth is a sunrise in heaven”. Tim & Trudy Bucey

John - our sincere prayers for you today, as they have been thru this time of Kathy's illness. Please know you and your family have always been a blessing to us in so many ways. We are all homeward bound, today Kathy is already there.

John, Andy, Matt and Families, So sorry about you loss. We know it is the world's longest good-by. Of course we remember all the great times we had over the years, especially as our kids were growing up. You are in our prayers. Jim & Sharon

We are so sadden to learn of Kathy's passing. Our prayers go out to John and family.

We grieve with you all over your sweet mom!! We love you and praying for great comfort. Sincerely the McKinneys

Andy, I am so sorry for your loss.. She was an interesting and fun person and she will be missed by all of us

John, Candy shared with me the news of Kathy’s passing and how devoted you were with her throughout her illness. I have lovely memories of our adventures at Hiram College and in our first apartment in Newton MA. I’ll always remember the weekend you drove from Ohio to Boston to propose to Kathy. We were thrilled that she said yes! My thoughts and wishes are with you and your family.

I just got done watching the beautiful service, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families as you navigate through this difficult journey. I was thinking about the times we all spent together, and all the food and places we had visited. I couldn't help but when going though the memories today she put a smile on my face! My sincere condolences. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your life. Karen Whitt

John and family - I just finished watching Kathy’s beautiful service. There was so much love displayed. Thank you for sharing the family pictures and lovely music. You will all have all these memories for a lifetime. So glad I got to know both of you. With love and prayers, Alice and Phil

John and family: We were so sadden to hear of Kathy’s passing. Our friendship was an old one and a good one for sure. When Florida sister mentioned Kathy’s response to Linda’s passing, exclaiming, “now she is in Heaven.”, our reaction is to say we know that Kathy is there as well. There are so many memories we have shared with both of you. We will keep them in our hearts and treasure those times together. John, I certainly hope and look forward to seeing you while you are in Springfield. Hopefully we can get Gary and others together.

John, We were saddened to learn of Kathy's passing. She was a lovely woman who was always so kind to us when we would see her. Peace, love, and prayers to you and your family as you go through this difficult time.

John - my heart is so sad - your Kathy was always such a good friend to me! Remember our good times in high and at Hiram like it was yesterday! Please accept my sincere and loving sympathy I adored Kathy’s friendship- such a loss to the world but I’m sure she is resting in God’s arms❣️

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John, Andy and Matt... Please know my heart is with you during this sad time. So many memories of your family and mine, when all our boys were little... Kathy was always smiling and willing to do anything with and for the boys. I remember her coming to my house one Christmas Eve Christmas caroling when she knew it was a very difficult time for me. It was a beautiful snowy night and as I was teary eyed, there was Kathy with the most beautiful smile always with the look of love. Please know there are many wonderful memories, and she has left this world better than when she came..... Love to all of you

John and Family, Joe and I were sorry to hear about Kathy. What a lovely person she was, with always a beautiful smile. May your faith and wonderful memories bring You all peace. Sincerely, Joe & Mary Ann Gayonski

John and family, my deepest sympathy. Kathy always had her beautiful smile to share with everyone. I enjoyed working with her at the Springfield Arts Council and, on several occasions, helping her find just the right fabric for a quilt she was making. Blessing to all.

Rembering so many good times we shared - driving all over the state looking for fabric, gardening and sharing plants from our yards, books, bible study, the many Kathy Sirasky recipes I still make, vacations, "wine-time" in your driveway and screened-in porch and, best of all, the laughter we shared! This is not the end of your life but the beginning of your glory! I miss you my friend!