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Kathryn (Corbett) Callery, 70, of Canfield, OH and Naples, FL, passed away on April 18, 2023, in Naples, Florida.
Kathy was a beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, educator and volunteer.
Kathy was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Slippery Rock University with a degree in Special Education. She started her teaching career in Johnstown, PA and continued teaching for Austintown Local Schools for 31 years. She earned a Masters degree in education and had a distinguished career including receiving Golden Apple and Martha Holden Jennings awards.
Kathy had a passion for learning and helping others and instilled a love of reading, music and art in those around her. Upon retirement, she enjoyed volunteering her time at many different organizations especially Childrens Museum of Naples, Naples Zoo, Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley and the Mahoning Valley Corvette Club where she served as President.
She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, John Callery, Jr.; son, John Callery III (Sarah Rabil); daughter, Jennifer (Matt) Werner; brother, George (Terri) Corbett, Patrick (Ann) Corbett, Richard (Maxine) Corbett; and sister, Betty Bigney; along with many beloved nieces and nephews.
Celebrations of life will be held in Naples, FL and Canfield, OH at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley or the Naples Zoo.
https://obituaries.nationalcremation.com/obituaries/naples-fl/kathryn-callery-11257160 https://obituaries.post-gazette.com/obituary/kathryn-corbett-callery-1087499401
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Noel Squitieri
I did not know Kathy well. I wish I had. I'm truly very deeply sorry. Condolences to her family and friends.
Patricia Bowman (Katsilas)
Kathy and I made the journey together from St. Maurice to FHJH, and finally to CAHS. We shared funny stories about the nuns who taught us in our early school years; we shared classes together; we were in clubs together and we spent summer afternoons, during H.S. at Forest Hills Pool, under the all-seeing eye of our older siblings.
Kathy always had a twinkle in her eye, and we shared many a joke and funny story during our days together.
Kathy and I reminisced together at one of the early Class of ’70 reunions, and I had hoped to see her again, at one of our more recent gatherings.
In reading Kathy’s obituary, she led a fine life in service to others: both in her career as a teacher and in her volunteer activities in retirement.
I smile when I think of Kathy, and all the time we spent together in our growing up years. Sorry that we did not have one more chance to talk and laugh about the good old days. Memory Eternal!