Katherine M. Kasper

Katherine M. Kasper, age 75 of Kent, passed away March 1, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born October 10, 1947 to Harry and Catherine Maddox in Barberton, Ohio.

Education was a huge part of her life. She attended Akron University and Kent State University and held multiple Master’s degrees in English, French and Library Science. Over her more than 40 years of teaching, she inspired thousands of children and young adults who attended the Waterloo School system.

Katherine infused joy, creativity and love into every aspect of her life. Her many hobbies and creative endeavors sparked creativity from those around her. If you had never painted, practiced yoga or crocheted before in your life - you absolutely did after you spent a bit of time with her.

Family and friends were of the utmost importance to her. The youngest of 9 children, Katherine fostered continued connections with her siblings throughout her life. Family get togethers always included hours and hours of singalongs, craft creations and magical memories. Her many friend groups included yoga, line dancing, bible study and energy work to name just a few. Her friendship and family bonds of love were deep and strong and she cherished them all. “We belong to each other.” ❤️

Katherine is survived by her husband, Joseph Kasper; children, Nicole Chittick (Chuck), Amy Miller (partner Aaron Marr Page), Simon Kasper (Bethany), and Carl Kasper (Faith); brothers, Richard Maddox and Charles Maddox (Kris); and two grandchildren, Fiona Kasper and David Kasper.

Nieces, Laurie McElroy (Paul), Lisa Hasenyager (Bob), Joan Gipson and Becky Kouns (Shane); nephews, Scott Arbogast (Jackie), David Gipson, James Ingersoll, Jr. (Janet), Steven Ingersoll (Jamie); brother in law, James Ingersoll Sr.; plus over 15 beautiful grand nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by mother, Catherine Patko Maddox and father, Harry Maddox; sisters, Martha Ingersoll, Dorothy Arbogast, Genevieve Gipson and Mary Patko; brothers, James Maddox and Harry Maddox, Jr.; sister in law, Catherine Maddox; and niece, Deborah Ingersoll.

“Allow all to be well

As I cannot change what

Is or what will be except

By allowing all to be well.

Allow dreams to change.

Allow what creates itself to breathe.

Allow surprise its space to interrupt.

Allow the difference.”

Excerpt from “Retirement Poem” by Katherine Kasper

A celebration of life will be held at 10 AM on April 15, 2023 at Unity Chapel of Light in Tallmadge, Ohio.

Unity Chapel of Light

503 Northwest Ave

Tallmadge, Ohio 44278

Please consider a donation in memory of Katherine to the Alpha 1 foundation https://www.alpha1.org or Unity Chapel of Light https://www.unitychapeloflight.org/index.php

Services in care of Bissler and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory.