Kathy Sue McCarthy, age 61, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV.

She was born March 30, 1961, a daughter of the late Cecil and Helen Lane Linger.

She is survived by three sons, Christopher McCarthy of Welch, WV, Benjamin McCarthy of Buckhannon and Jedidiah McCarthy and wife Bobbi of Lewis County, WV; two brothers, Steve Linger and wife Roseann of Buckhannon and Gary Linger and wife Susan of FL; one sister, Deborah Hinchman of Buckhannon; several nieces and nephews and a friend, Donna Zickefoose of Buckhannon.

Kathy was a big animal lover and would often donate to the Upshur/Lewis Animal Shelter.

Private services will be held for the family. In honoring Kathy’s wishes she will be cremated.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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