Katherine A. Dearing, 65, passed away Thursday January 2, 2014. She was born in Roanoke, VA. Katherine was a long time volunteer at the Akron Arid Club. She was very proud of her 30 plus years of sobriety. Katherine is survived by husband James; daughter Kimberly DiMauro; grandchildren Sebastian and Hunter; and many step-children and step-grandchildren; special nieces Donna and Libby. She will be greatly missed by family and many friends. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no further services.