Kathryn Lenore Stafford, age 81 of Sebring, passed away at Crandell Medical Center on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Kathryn was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania on October 20, 1943 to the late J. D. Murray and Marion (Sweet) McLean.

Kathryn was employed by Minerva Local Schools as an elementary teacher for 33.5 years. She was a member of Grace Chapel.

Kathryn is survived by her two sons: Murray (Marcia) Stafford of Barnesville and Thomas (Vicki) Stafford of Minerva; a daughter: Sharon (Thomas) Lease of Kings Mountain NC. Kathryn will be deeply missed by her grandchildren: Kaylin (Kyle) Barker, Lauren (Matthew) Frank, Dillon, Nicholas, Nathan, Neil, Joe, and Megan, as well as her great-grandchildren: Elena, Colt, and Gabriella Kathryn is also survived by three brothers: John (Donna) McLean, Lloyd (Linda) McLean, and Ronald McLean.

In addition to her parents, Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Stafford.

Funeral service will be held at Moultrie Chapel, 23577 New Garden Avenue, Minerva, Ohio, on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11 am with Pastor Galen Wiley officiating. Burial will be at Moultrie Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Bartley Funeral Home, 205 West Lincoln Way, Minerva, Ohio and again one hour prior to the service on Friday at the Moultrie Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association .