Obituaries

Katherine (Katy) Anne McPherson (age 60) passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at home surrounded by her immediate family after a hard-fought battle with ALS. She was born on January 9, 1963 in Akron, Ohio. Her parents are Gerald and Loujean Hazel of Perrysburg, Ohio. Katy and her husband Jay raised two children together in Perrysburg. She was also known as a blessed Nana to her two granddaughters who she loved dearly.

Katy graduated from Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Upon graduation, Katy served as a probation officer for the Wood County Juvenile Court. She later became the chief probation officer at Maumee Municipal Court where she simultaneously obtained her master’s degree in criminal justice from Tiffin University.

Katy will be remembered as a loving, accepting, loyal and caring person with a stubborn side that aided in her fight against ALS. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, reading, starting but not finishing craft projects, camping, watching NASCAR alongside her husband, cheering on the Buckeyes, playing with her grandchildren, watching tennis and game shows, and giving treats to her loyal lab Maggie. Katy left an impact on many with her wit, intelligence, and ability and willingness to help others. She will be missed by the lifelong high school and college friends with whom she shared many memories.

Katy is survived by her loving husband of 35 years Jay McPherson; children Annie (Erica) Lipstraw and Ryan McPherson; grandchildren Kamryn and Kinsley Lipstraw; parents Gerald and Loujean Hazel; and sister Elizabeth Hazel.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 4-7 P.M. at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home (222 E. South Boundary Street). A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 11 A.M. at Fort Meigs Union Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the ALS Foundation, Northern Ohio Chapter (6133 Rockside Rd # 301, Independence, OH 44131).