Kathryn Kelly- Crosta, 60, of Greenwood Lake, N.Y., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief illness on September 1, 2016 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y. 

Born in Sarasota, Florida, Kathryn attended The Pine View School for The Gifted and Ramapo College. She was a member of MENSA and a lifelong advocate of holistic and alternative medicine.

Kathryn was an avid reader and patron of the arts. She was a witty and engaging conversationalist who especially enjoyed quality time spent with her family and friends. 

Kathryn is survived by her loving husband, Don Crosta and the light of her life, her daughter Kali Crosta, her mother, Joy Kelly of Kinnelon NJ, her sister Liz Eckert, of Southport, CT., her brother, Bob Kern of Brick, N.J. her Godson and nephew Michael Repaci, her beloved nieces, Jeni and Kelly Repaci and Kate Kern Shanks as well as many extended family and cherished friends. Kathryn was predeceased by her brother Jimmy Dickens in 1979.

A celebration of life gathering of family and friends is planned for October 9th at 3:00pm 963 Hulls Highway Southport, CT  around the time of her birthday, to reflect on her life, her legacy and to reflect upon our loss.