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Kathy DeMarco Obituary


KATHY DeMARCO passed away on January 2, 2024, after battling frontotemporal dementia for many years. She was a remarkable woman who spent her life dedicated to family and helping improve the lives of those in her community.
Kathy worked as an educator, a Magistrate Judge in Kanawha County, and a small business owner. In addition to her work, she volunteered with her church, her children's schools, and coaching youth sports. Her kindness, resilience, and compassionate leadership inspired her family, her friends, and her colleagues.
Kathy is survived by her sons, Matt (and Josh) DeMarco and Joey (and Katie) DeMarco, and one granddaughter.
To remember Kathy's life, visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, 1118 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV. Burial will immediately follow at St. Matthews Episcopal Church Cemetery, South Hills, Charleston, WV.
In lieu of flowers, please consider an online donation in Kathy's name to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration at www.theaftd.org
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Jan. 5, 2024.

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Barbara Theierl

January 12, 2024

Matt and Joey, I am so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Kathy was a joy to be around and a wonderful friend.

Joyce

January 6, 2024

She was a wonderful neighbor and friend. She raised good sons

Sherry Jack Hill

January 6, 2024

To you Matt and Joey I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your beautiful mom. All of us had such great past memories. Hold those tight to your heart. Much love and sympathy to you both-- former special second graders of mine. Prayers your way

Frank and Mary Oliver

January 5, 2024

Matt and Joey, so sorry for your loss. We have great memories of her and your family as neighbors on Park Ave.

Frank and Mary Oliver
Indianapolis

Gigi Fulkerson Parsons

January 5, 2024

Matt and Joey:
So sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet mother...our days go back to St. Anthony when you boys were students....May the great memories you have with your mother help carry you through this most difficult time. Thoughts and prayers,
Gigi Fulkerson Parsons

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