WOOSTER “ Kathy Linn Kaufman, 71, of Wooster passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Ohio ™s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.
Kathy Linn Kaufman grew up on a dairy farm outside of Wooster, Ohio. Kathy and Ed Schafrath raised 5 children on their Harmony Farm for 20 years. Kathy pursued a career as a RegisteredNurse until she retired in 2018.
Kathy was kind, patient, and fiercely devoted to her friends and family. She marked her presence with her laughter and quick wit. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Wanda Kaufman, and her brother, Kelly Kaufman.
Kathy is survived by her sister, Shawny Kaufman. Kathy and Shawny enjoyed a close lifelong bond and friendship- they filled each other’s lives with love, support, and laughter.
Kathy gave unconditional love to her 5 children: Aaron Schafrath, Amy Rice, Joshua Schafrath, Zachary Schafrath, and Rachel Hoffee; her sons and daughters-in-law: Randy Rice, Julie Schafrath, Jennifer Schafrath, William Hoffee, and Brandy Musselman; and her 16 grandchildren: Mallory Ochoa, Larissa Michels, Devon Schafrath, Isaiah Schafrath, Maxwell Kane, Nicholas Michels, Sydney Rice, Isaac Michels, Jacob Kane, Aliana Rice, Virginia Schafrath, Sloane Hoffee, Cooper Schafrath, Margaret Schafrath, Finnegan Schafrath, and Henry Schafrath.
Kathy’s family was her world and she dedicated her life to her grandchildren. Kathy was a musical person- she listened to music, played the guitar, ukulele, and piano, and taught her siblings, children and grandchildren how to play the piano. Kathy shared her love of music as she had a beautiful singing voice and could often be heard carrying a tune with a gentle hum. Kathy loved farming, cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, puzzles, playing cards, Snoopy, hiking, hunting mushrooms, riding her bicycle, going for a drive, attending mass, traveling with and spending time with her family, and being a grandmother.
Kathy lived the end of her life wrapped in the care, love, and warmth of her family and friends, and her loving and deeply devoted partner, Rich Brown.
Private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held.
Friends will be received at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.   Burial will be at the Plain Lutheran Church Cemetery following calling hours.   Due to COVID-19 it is requested that a mask be worn at all times and social distancing will be observed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ohio ™s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.

Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, donations to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691

Service
Private Mass of Christian Burial Will be Held

Visitation
Friends will be received at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.   Burial will be at the Plain Lutheran Church Cemetery following calling hours.   Due to COVID-19 it is requested that a mask be worn at all times and social distancing will be observed.