Kathleen Kay Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 13, 2026, at the age of 79, Kathleen Kay in Dayton, Ohio, born in Brooklyn, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Kathleen had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Kathleen may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her daughter Chrystal Williams; her grandchildren, Ashley Kay, Izabelle Ziemba and Gabriel Ziemba; her great grandchildren, Roman Ledbetter and Finnick Ziemba; her parents, Olaf Mathisen and Margareth Mathisen; her husband John "Johnny" Kay; and her great grandchild Riley Ledbetter.
