Katherine E. Domitrovich 1932-2025

Born on May 26, 1932, Katherine was the daughter of Croatian immigrants who came to America, bringing with them a deep faith, a strong work ethic, and an abiding devotion to family – values Katherine embraced wholeheartedly throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Domitrovich and Mary Domitrovich, and by her brother, Edward Domitrovich.

She is survived by her sister, Barbara Domitrovich, as well as by 10 of the 12 children of her brother, whom she lovingly regarded as her own.

Katherine graduated from McDonald High School in 1950 and continued her education at Youngstown College. After a brief period teaching, she returned to her studies and earned a degree in accounting and finance. Her intelligence, discipline and integrity were quickly recognized by Dean Stewart, who offered her an opportunity that helped launch a distinguished professional career.

Katherine went on to work for Youngstown Sheet and Tube, where she met Wall Street financier Thomas Dimond. This connection led her to New York City and to her long-standing role with Humes Schmidlapp Associates, a family finance firm serving prominent families and philanthropies. Katherine found deep fulfillment in her work and gave more than five decades of loyal, passionate service in the heart of Manhattan. Katherine eventually became the president of the company and she led with passion, discipline and a deeply loving care for those entrusted to her.

Though she never married, Katherine’s life was full. She saw her nieces and nephews not simply as relatives, but as her children, and she took great joy in their lives. She was known for her compassion, her kindness and her constant generosity. Helping those in need was not an occasional act, but a steady and meaningful part of her life.

The Catholic Church was central to Katherine’s life. Her days could often be found in three places: at church, at work, or at home in midtown Manhattan. Her faith was not performative but lived quietly and faithfully. She was deeply moved by the Church and was blessed to meet Popes, experiences she cherished as sacred moments in her spiritual journey.

Family was always at the heart of her life. After her beloved father passed away, Katherine especially cherished the time she spent with her mother and her sister, valuing simple moments together, conversation and shared faith. She brought her mother and sister to New York City and took care of them. These relationships grounded her and remained deeply important to her throughout her life.

After more than 50 years in New York City, Katherine returned to Ohio, where she spent the remaining years of her life at The Antonine Village in North Jackson. There, she was lovingly cared for by the Antonine Sisters of the Maronite Catholic Church, whose faith-based mission and compassionate presence mirrored the values Katherine had lived by her entire life. Under the devoted leadership of Sister Samia Abou Shakra and Sister Dolly Azzi, Katherine received holistic care that nurtured not only her physical needs, but her spiritual life as well. The Antonine Village became a true home — one filled with prayer, dignity, kindness and love — and her family remains deeply grateful for the tenderness and respect shown to her during this sacred chapter of her life.

A private funeral service was held for the family, and Katherine was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.

Katherine Elizabeth Domitrovich will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her generous heart, and a life lived humbly in service to God and others.

“dok se ponovno ne sretnemo, ako Bog da” — Till we meet again, God Willing.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Girard.

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