Obituary of Kathalee G. Hodge

Hodge, Kathalee "Kathy" (nee Grant) Irondequoit: June 16, peacefully at the age of 73 after a long illness. She was the beloved wife, best friend and life companion of Ian. Also survived by cousin, Thomas Chew (Medina OH); niece, Michelle Hrnchar (Medina OH); extended family in Ohio and New York. Calling hours will be held Friday July 14th from 5-6pm at the funeral home (570 Kings Hwy S.) where her Celebration of Life service will follow at 6pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a library of your choice. To share a memory or send the family a condolence, please visit www.harrisfuneralhome.com. Kathalee was born and raised in Vermilion, OH, the daughter to the late LeRoy and Catherine Grant. She graduated with a degree in English Literature from Miami University OH and earned a Master of Library Science from Case Western Reserve University. She rose to the position of Branch Manager in the Cuyahoga County Library System until moving to Rochester, NY with her husband. In Rochester, she volunteered at the PBS station WXXI and later joined its TV programming department. Everyone will miss her laughter.