Kathleen Ann Adamo, 73, formerly of New Castle, passed away on June 6, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona.

She graduated from Neshannock High School in 1964, and received her master's degree from Kent State University.

She began her career in education in Ohio as a special education teacher. In 1976, she moved to Mesa, Arizona, and was hired by Mesa Public Schools, where she worked as a school psychologist for 28 years, retiring in 2004, to spend more time with her mother and travel the world.

Kathy's many talents and accomplishments included playing the piano, tap dancing, making fabulous Italian meals, entertaining friends and, in 1960, she was a finalist in the Teen magazine screen test contest.

She loved traveling and visited more than 80 countries. She also enjoyed making wedding soup with her family, watching movies, entertaining friends and spending time with her great-grandchildren.

A beloved mother, aunt, nonna, and friend who will be dearly missed.

Kathy is survived by her life partner and travel companion, Donald Statham; daughter, Kimberly (David Remmel) Golis; granddaughter, Jessica (Leon) Perdue; great grandchildren, Cameron, Harper and Kaylynn; sister-in-law, Bobbi Adamo; and nephew, Nicholas Adamo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Margaret Adamo; and her brother, Thomas Adamo.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 330 W. Coral Gables Drive, Phoenix, Arizona.