Kathleen V. Platt

Kathy was born June 27, 1944, and was a lifelong resident of Rootstown and Ravenna.

She is survived by her children Katrina Peyton (Danny), and Matthew Platt. Granddaughters Brittany Peyton and Chelsey Ritchey. Great Grandchildren – Becca, Gia, Juliette, Dannee, and Vincenzo. Her Brother George Black (Janice), extended family, and many wonderful friends.

Kathy was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Platt, father George Black, mother Lily Maciel, brother Van Note Black (Mary Jane) and sister Karen Maciel.

Through the years she attended the First Congregational Church in Ravenna, Congregational Church in Rootstown and The First Church of God in Ravenna. She worked for Ravenna City Schools as a Librarian at Carlin Elementary, Hartville Veterinary Clinic, and Kroger in Ravenna. She was a hard worker, often working additional jobs, and she gave every job her best efforts.

She loved the kids from school, her vet family and all she encountered. No one was a stranger to Kathy, and she instantly befriended all she met. She was an animal lover and would often bring home a stray or try to find it a home. Her dog Hobo brought her great comfort.

She loved deeply and was endlessly proud of her family. She spent her entire life taking care of others and doing acts of kindness to show love and encourage people. She focused on the good in everyone and stayed positive in the worst of situations. She always had a smile, pleasant comment and would arrive with a token gift.

She will be dearly missed but welcomed by many as she enters the presence of God.

Family will receive friends at Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St. in Ravenna, Ohio, on Saturday, September 6th, from 10:30am until the 12:30pm funeral service, officiated by Rev. Danny Peyton. Interment at Grandview Memorial Park will immediately follow. Following the burial there will be a reception at the Ravenna First Church of God, 237 New Milford Rd, Ravenna.

Kathy’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone at Crossroads Hospice for the wonderful, compassionate care Kathy received.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hartville Veterinary Clinic, 425 Kent Ave NE, Hartville, Ohio, 44632.

Condolences and memories can be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com