Katherine Anne Woods
Katherine Anne Woods, age 78, passed away peacefully March 17, 2023.
Kathy, as she preferred to be called, was born Jan. 25, 1945, in Warren, to Frank Stephen and Mary Anne (nee Belich) Handsel. She grew up in Parkman Township and was a 1963 graduate of Cardinal High School.
Kathy most recently worked as an at-home caregiver to clients who became family — as many who knew her did. She previously was employed at Blossom Hill Retirement Home.
A former stylist, salon owner, Mary Kay representative and avid craftsperson, Kathy was known for her ability to make everything pretty.
She was kind, social and always willing to help others. Because of these qualities, she found and/or made friends everywhere she went. She was an active member of the Geauga County Dolphins, a local women’s group, and enjoyed spending time with loved ones, particularly spoiling her grandchildren, Mitchell, Lauren, Charlotte and Jocelyn as “Grammy.”
She was one-of-a-kind and will be deeply missed.
Kathy is predeceased by her parents, Frank and Mary; brother, Frankie; husband, William “Bill” Woods; and nephew, Darren.
She is survived by her children, Mike (Tami) Skolaris, of Mooresville, N.C., James (Melissa)
Skolaris, of Aurora, Marla (Jamie) Hocutt, of Brecksville; and siblings James (Audrey) Handsel,
of Mitchell, S.D., Fran (James) Wesseling, of Cincinnati, and Barb (George) Graham, of
Dublin, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved.
Memorial calling hours will be held April 28, 2023, from 5-7 p.m., at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High St., Middlefield.
A Memorial Mass will be held April 29, 2023, at St. Edward’s Church, 16150 Center St., Parkman, at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Parkman Cemetery.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.slyffh.com.
