Kathryn L.

Capretta

Kathryn L. Capretta, age 83, passed away November 4, 2026, at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Township. She was born April 2, 1943, in Painesville to Vera (Crosby) Bucholtz and Fred Bucholtz.

Kathryn was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards, working puzzles and flower gardening. She was also an avid reader, and she especially enjoyed history novels. She was a member of New Day Christian Church, where she was an active member of the church’s “Praise Team”. She loved to play the organ and piano. She also loved her 1966 Fastback Mustang.

Kathryn is survived by her son, Charles “Mark” (Rhonda) Capretta and her son-in-law, James S. Eichenser; nine Grandchildren and 16 Great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Constance Eichenser; brother, Gail Bucholtz; infant brothers, Kenneth Bucholtz and David Bucholtz; sisters, June Erickson, Janet Carlton; and her parents.

A Memorial Service for Kathryn will be held at a later date.