Kay Kennedy Obituary

In loving memory of Kay Kennedy of Hopedale, Ohio, who departed this world on January 4, 2026 at the age of 90. Kay leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parent Chalmer Chaddock; her siblings, Paul Chaddock and Mary Stringer; her niece Carol Raber; and her nephews, Donnie and Jim Stringer.

She is survived by: her children, Mary Carol Garlinger (Charles) of Hopedale and Jeffrey Kennedy (Tracy) of Kilgore; her grandchildren, Andrew Garlinger (Jennifer) of Hopedale, Emily Chisnell (Jeffrey) of Cadiz, Alec Birtcher (Beki) of Dover, Eian Birtcher (Brandi) of Dover and Adam Birtcher (Sydney) of Canton; and her great grandchildren, Maddison, Brycen Chisnell, Parker, Joshua, Mason, Sam and Ophelia Birtcher.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Kay's name to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.