Kathy was born in Lackawanna, New York to Carolina (nee DeYcaza) and William Arthur Heidt on December 16, 1945. She spent her early years in New York and then, later, her family moved to Kentucky where she attended college at Spalding University. She earned her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing and also met the love of her life, Paul Pohler. Kathy and Paul were married on December 28, 1968. They lived in Kentucky where Kathy worked for the Frontier Nursing Services. She went on to work for the VA Hospital before sowing her roots in Ohio. This is where she raised her family and established her career as a Medical/Surgical Nurse at Mercy of Hamilton.

Kathy was active spending time with friends, playing cards, enjoying shopping, and being with her family. When her children were younger, she was very involved with all their interests, including being a Brownie leader. She was in a bowling league, loved to play Bingo, and enjoyed time at home cooking for her family. In recent years, she and Paul spent more time in Florida and became snowbirds. Kathy was known for always being on the go but even more known by her deep love for her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is the beloved wife of Paul Pohler; devoted mother of Amy (Steven) Cline, Molly (the late Jeff) Dirr and Jeff (Holly) Pohler; cherished grandmother of Morgan (Joe) Loftus, Jack (Emily) Pohler, Ashley Dirr, Abraham Pohler, Dane Cline and Amelia Cline.

Kathy had a big heart for animals, especially dogs. She volunteered her time with an animal rescue in Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Kathy's name to the Little Hills of Kentucky Animal Rescue (2559 Grinder Hill Dock Rd. Albany, KY 42602).

A time of Visitation will be held for Kathy at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Fairfield from 10:30 am until time of Memorial Mass at 11:30 am on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Final resting place will be at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North.