Kathy Kerber, 49, of Crow Hill in Danville, passed away at home early Thursday morning, March 10, 2016 surrounded by her family.
Kathy was born in Huntington, New York on Dec. 8, 1966 to Peter and Beverly (DeJesu) Kerber.
Kathy attended public schools in Guilford and Brattleboro, Vermont, Dean Jr. College in Franklin, Mass., and the Fashion Institute of New York City. Before marriage Kathy modeled; she was runner-up and Miss Photogenic at the Miss Vermont pageant.
Kathy started the Falls River Inn in Bernardston, Mass. She then went to get her L.P.N. license and worked at Corner Medical and Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. She loved being with her family, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, and gardening.
She is survived by her husband Alex Wright, their two children Griffin and Aliza of Danville; her parents Peter and Beverly Kerber, formerly of Guilford, Vermont and now of Munsonville, New Hampshire; two brothers: Peter Kerber and wife Sheri of Bernardston, Mass., Clinton Kerber and wife Trista of Guilford, Vermont; nieces Madelyn and Sophia; nephews Harrison, Brian, James, and Jonathan. Kathy will be sorely missed.
A celebration of Kathy's life will be held at a later time.
The family is planning to establish a scholarship in Kathy's memory at both the Danville School and the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Memorial contributions could be directed to either "The Danville School" (c/o Sonja Bedard, 148 Peacham Road, Danville VT 05828), or the "Craftsbury Outdoor Center" (535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827).
Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.saylesfh.com.