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Katharine Phelan Obituary

(nee Byrider), age 92, passed away on May 2, 2024. Beloved wife of 64 years to Harold A. "Tony" Phelan; dearest mother of Anne Phelan (Tom Bovo) of Brooklyn, NY, Anthony V. Phelan (Joan Rater) of Pasedena, CA, George B. Phelan (Amy Kayser) of San Luis Obispo, CA, and Kate Phelan (Martin Nowlan) of Brooklyn, NY; loving grand- mother of six.
Kitty worked with many nonprofits through her public relations firm, KPA, and was a tireless member of the Cleveland Junior League.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions in memory of Kitty to The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 13815 Coit Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110.
Funeral Mass Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Church. The Mass will be live streamed on the funeral home website. Interment Lake View Cemetery. Please sign the funeral home Tribute Wall at:
schultemahonmurphy.com

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Published by Cleveland.com from May 4 to May 8, 2024.

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Dear Tony, We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Kitty. We remember fondly our times together in Playreaders. And also my working with her on many Junior League committees. May she rest in peace. Ginny & John Wilhelm

Ginny & John Wilhelm

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May 7, 2024

Dear Tony and all of Kitty's family -- so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a great lady. What a blessing you all had each other, for a nice long time.
Sincerely,
Colleen Fahey Rush

Colleen Fahey Rush

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May 7, 2024

Tony and family - I'm very sorry to hear of Kitty's passing. My condolences

Rachel Nigro Scalish

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May 6, 2024

Dear Phelan family- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Kitty was a special, energetic presence. My dad remembers her fondly from his days growing up at St Ann Parish... And she made teen life fun when I had the pleasure of hanging out with Kate during high school years. I send my prayers at this difficult time. Peace,
Karen Downie Dickson

Karen Downie Dickson

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May 5, 2024

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