Kathleen Mary (nee Loughane) Ernst, beloved wife of 47 years to Gregory Ignatius Ernst. Devoted mother of Sarah Elizabeth Ernst, Rachel Kathleen Ernst (Brad) Stahlhut, and Michael Gregory (Agnes) Ernst. Loving grandmother of Ollie, Riley, and Nolan. Dear sister of Sheila (Gerald) Novosel, Lawrence (Linda) Loughnane, Philip "Tim" (Vickie) Loughnane and Michael (Betsy) Loughnane. Preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Loughnane and Rosemary (nee Wilson) Loughnane Meyer and two siblings, Patricia (Richard) Neale and Kevin Loughnane. Kathleen passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023, age 77. Visitation at Frederick Funeral Home, 2553 Banning Rd., on Friday (July 28) from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LADD, Inc. , 3603 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45229. Special condolences may be expressed at www.frederickfh.com