Penn Yan, NY-December 17, 2019 at age 75. Kathy is predeceased by her much-loved father and mother, George Dennis McDonough Sr., and Ellen Cecelia (Sullivan) McDonough. She is survived and much loved by her daughters Meghan and Kara Traverse, her grandchildren Ty, Devon, Sayde, Lexxis, Alex and Anna; and great grandchildren Jax, Blake, and Myla. She is survived, and much loved by her siblings George McDonough Jr., Ellie (Skip) Spensieri, and Kevin (Chris) McDonough. She is also survived by her beloved cousins, nieces and nephews, and her long-time companion Terry Althouse.
Kathy retired from being a business consultant and headed south to Florida to enjoy the sunshine and sand in 2003. She had earned the NYS Businesswoman of the Year award in the early 2000s, awarded by then Governor Pataki. She always worked hard and enjoyed her family & friends on her off time.
She is very much loved by her family and will be missed every day.
Many, many thanks and appreciation to The Homestead Units 1 & 4 at Soldiers and Sailors in Penn Yan, for their excellent care of our mom. Also, many thanks to Ontario & Yates County Hospice. If you wish, you may donate to either of these places in Kathy McDonough’s name, in lieu of flowers.
A memorial service is being planned for 2020 in Ballston Spa, NY.