Kathleen M. "Kathy" Barella

(Nee Vuckovich)

Age 75, late of Lockport passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Born in Chicago, raised in the Beverly area, lived in Oak Forest, and a resident of Lockport for the past 24 years. Employed by Holy Cross Hospital, South Suburban Hospital, and Marionette Nursing Home and retired in 2009. She owned and operated her own Cleaning Business, Cleaning by Kathy for many dedicated years. She loved crafting, she enjoyed making soaps, bath salts, and lotions. She was very talented and enjoyed making jewelry. Above all else she was dedicated to her family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ricard F. Barella (2018); one son, Richard E. Barella (2018); parents, Elias and Lucille (Nee Stiso) Vuckovich; and a sister, Denise Stetzo.

Survived by two daughters, Renee (Michael) Tough of Lockport, and Regina Eve, Aleksandar P. Vatashki of Sofia, Bulgaria; two grandsons, Marcus Hart Jr., and Richard Barella; a brother, Anthony (Sheila) Vuckovich; and numerous other cherished family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 19, 2022, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St., Lockport, IL 60441 from 3:00pm until time of Funeral Service at 7:00pm officiated by Deacon Kevin Ryan. Following all services Cremation Rites will be respectfully addressed.

Family and friends can sign the online guestbook at www.oneilfuneralhome.com

Arrangements under the care and direction of O'Neil Funeral Home, Lockport, IL.