Submitted by: Dan Rich

Kathleen Myszak

Aug. 13, 1948 - Sept. 29, 2001

South Bend Tribune 10/3/2001

Dr. Kathleen Myszak, Ph.D., 53, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Saturday, September 29th, 2001, after suffering a fall on a hiking trip at Hocking Hills State Park, Logan, Ohio. She was born August 13, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana, to Joseph Myszak and the late Dolores (Konkol) Myszak, who preceded her in death on May 8, 2001. Surviving are her father, Joseph; two sisters, Christine Clark, South Bend; Sandra (Paul) Widawski, South Bend; one brother, Thomas (Rachell) Myszak, South Bend; nieces and nephews, Sheila Clark, Stacey Page, Sara Page, Lisa Clark, Aaron Myszak, Apryl Widawski; great-nieces and nephews, Alaina Shaw, Celina Jennings and Tye Thornsberry. Kathy was a graduate of IUSB, The University of Cincinnati, Ohio, where she received her Master's and Ph.D.

She had been self-employed as a Psychologist. Kathy was President of the Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology in 1998, President of Ohio Women in Psychology from 1994 to 1995, and chaired the Rescue Health Care Day in Cincinnati in April 2000. She was loved by her many friends who she supported at all hours of the day and night. She was a cat lover, a passionate cook, and an inspiration to others. She was an avid traveler, seeking out many adventures. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

Family and friends may call at the ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. M ayflower Road, South Bend, on Thursday, October 4th, between the hours of 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. A wake service will be held at 7:30 in the funeral home. Service will be held Friday, October 5th, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 309 S. Taylor St., South Bend, IN. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Kathleen Myszak Fund at the Policeman's Credit Union, 1130 South Main St., South Bend, Indiana 46601.