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DOYLESTOWN - On April 15th, 2026, after a long battle with cancer, Kathy went home to be with the Lord.
Preceded in death by her loving mother Nonda Locascio & father Lawrence Paridon; sister, Helen Kume; brother, Kevin Paridon; nephew, Sean Kume & grand dog Marley, whom she adored, Kathy is survived by her husband of 21 years, Clifford 'Butch' Workman, her eldest son Johnny Schimpf (who held a special place in her heart), son Joseph (Lisa) Schimpf, and her loving daughter Jenny (Marshall) West. Also surviving are her beloved step children Daren Workman, Katie (Jeremiah) Workman-Roberts, and Jessi Smith (Jason Foy); grandchildren, that she loved more than life itself, Breanna Elizabeth, Joey & Matt Schimpf, Hayleigh & Jase Roberts, Gavin, Trey, Cayden Stark, & Caleb Leach. Great Grandchildren Ayden Cassidy & Giannah Roberts.
Kathy is also survived by her siblings Michael Paridon, Joe (Lisa) Paridon, and John (Janet) Purdy, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Ohio (Lifecare) Hospice in Wooster for their care of Kathy in her last days & the kindness & compassion they showed her. If anyone wishes to make a contribution, please send it to Lifecare Hospice 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, OH 44691. Or Parkview Pavillion Cancer Center in 155 5th St NE Barberton, OH 44203.
The family will hold a private memorial to honor Kathy's life. Online obituary and guest registry are available at www.zakmonbarren.com
(Zak-Thacker & Monbarren, 330-658-2211)
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Ohio's Hospice LifeCare
1900 Akron Rd., Wooster OH 44691
Summa Health System, Parkview Infusion Center
155 5th St. N.E., Barberton OH 44203