Kathleen J. Schneider, 58, of Mantua, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at her home. She was born January 24, 1953 in Cleveland to John R. and Jean (Miller) Schneider. Kathy was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church and a quilting club. She was also involved with the Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons and loved gardening. Kathy retired from Nestle after 30 years of service, where she worked as a product developer. She is survived by her mother, Jean Schneider of Mantua; brothers, John R (Constance) Schneider, Jr. of Chagrin Falls and Michael G. (Diane) Schneider of Chagrin Falls; and two nieces, Rachel Schneider and Emily (Dale) Wible. Kathy was preceded in death by her father. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 6-9 PM at the Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home, Streetsboro Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11AM at the Christ Lutheran Church of Mantua. Cremation will take place after the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Christ Lutheran Church of Mantua, 10827 Main Street, Mantua, OH 44255.