Catherine L. Klouda 1945-2025

She was born Feb. 19, 1945, in Warren, the daughter of Leland “Pappy” and Louise Clark Durst.

A graduate of Bristol High School, Cathey married the love of her life, Albert J. Klouda, on Dec. 18,1965.

She enjoyed gardening, collecting antiques, woodworking, reading, crocheting and country music. She was a model homemaker whose greatest joys came from her family — her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren — for whom she loved to sew, cook, try new recipes, make crafts and encourage them in their orneriness and to follow their dreams. (They did.)

Outside the home, she was the most generous person you could meet, always willing to help others, especially those less fortunate.

She belonged to the Bristol Garden Club years ago. She also enjoyed teaching driver’s education.

Precious memories of Cathey live on with her beloved husband of nearly 60 years, Albert J. Klouda; three children, Ralph (Rebecca) Klouda of Edinburg, Stacy (Matt) Lynn of Bristolville and Joseph (Cathy) Klouda of Bristol, Connecticut; nine grandchildren, Lauren (Aaron) Boso, Emily (James) Rupinski, Rae (Savannah) Klouda, Jacob, Chrissy and Lili Klouda, and Remi, Reagan and Cash Whiting; four great-grandchildren, Atticus, Adalyn, Avery and Banks; two sisters, Kay (Kenneth) Weeks of Bristolville and Linda Wyatt of Abingdon, Illinois; one brother, Edd (Kathy) Durst of Vienna; sister-in-law, Joy Durst of Waldorf, Maryland; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and her four-legged BFF, Skip.

Preceding her in death were her parents; four brothers, Leland Jr., Walter, David and Ronald Durst; and two sisters-in-law, Judy and Pearl Durst.

There are no services for Cathey.

To honor Cathey’s remarkable life, the family asks to do a good deed for someone, as she would have done. If you see a child cry, help wipe their tears. If you see someone fall, help lift them up. If you see someone who needs a dollar and you have two – help them if you can. Compliments, caring and compassion for others are what made her happy. Cathey and her loved ones just ask if you have the opportunity to “pay if forward,” please do.

Arrangements are entrusted to Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated to serving your loved ones. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com.

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