Kathy Sue McDermott

Kathy Sue McDermott, age 76, left this world after a brave battle with a long illness on November 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. 

She entered this world on May 5, 1949 as the 7th (but not the last) child of Virgil and Mollie Martin. She was the first born in Cincinnati after the family relocated from Winchester, KY. Growing up she spent her summers at Coney Island with many fond memories. She loved music deeply, enjoyed dancing, and had a beautiful voice. After several fun years living with her sister and nieces, she met Frank and started a family. She dragged her two boys to the library constantly where she spent pursuing her passion of genealogy and family lore, and in the process made two smart kids who loved to read. When the boys were older she went back to work for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services where she made a lifelong friend. She retired and spent many happy years with her grandchildren – Maeve, and then later when her older son relocated back to the area Asa, Mary and Jack. 

She has left behind her dear husband of 52 years Frank Howard McDermott, her two sons Frank and Evan McDermott, her beloved grandchildren Asa, Maeve, Mary and Jack McDermott as well as her remaining siblings Joan Pennington, Charlie Martin, and Raymond Martin – and her very much loved unofficial siblings (nieces) Kim Bauer and Candee Shafer. She is joining her parents Virgil and Mollie, as well as her other siblings Wayne, June, Geraldine (Gerry) and Michael (Mike) in the better home in the sky. 

A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday November 12, 2025 at St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs, KY. Public visitation will be held from 10AM-11AM followed by Mass from 11AM-12PM. There will then be a procession to Highland Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell for the Rite of Committal.