Wilda Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Russell

1932-2025

EAST LIVERPOOL — Wilda Kathleen “Kathy” Russell, 93, of East Liverpool, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Stonepear Pavilion in Chester.

She was born July 21, 1932, in Smithfield, W.Va., the daughter of the late Asa and Mae (Starkey) Stout. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death on Aug. 15, 2011, by her husband, John Richard “Dick” Russell, whom she married Sept. 17, 1948.

Kathy was a graduate of the East Liverpool Beautician’s School and at one time owned her own beauty shop. She was previously employed as a dental assistant to Dr. Bragg and also as the office manager and physician’s assistant for Dr. Manolo Mapa for over 30 years.

Survivors include her children: Terri (Terry) Criswell of Eighty Four, Pa., Sue Reed of East Liverpool, and Ronald Russell of East Liverpool. Also surviving are five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the Roberts Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Bess officiating.

Burial will be in Calcutta Cemetery.

Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Roberts Funeral Home, 631 Main St. in Wellsville.

You may view this obituary and send condolences online at www.robertsfuneralhomewellsville.com.

10/23/25