Obituary of Kara J. Costello

Kara Jane Costello, of Vestal, beloved daughter of Elaine and Robert Costello, passed away June 23, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her dear cousin Elizabeth Vail. She is survived by her brothers Christopher of Manhattan, and Brendan of Rochester. Sisters Kate of Vestal, and Meredith (Kris) Heeres of Livonia, NY. 2 nephews Ethan and AJ Heeres, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kara graduated from Vestal High School where she was awarded multiple Varsity letters in swimming bowling, and softball. She attended the Munson Williams Proctor School of Art, now called (Pratt Institute), and SUNY Broome where she majored in Graphic Arts. Kara studied in Master Garden class through Cooperative Extension. She created artistic chalk designs for the Endicott Italian festival. She also expressed her artistic abilities as a creative floral designer and knowledgeable resource for novice gardeners. Kara will always be remembered for her gentle loving spirit, sense of humor, and patient care giving of children, elderly, animals and flora. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11AM From Our Lady of Sorrows Church 801 Main St., Vestal. Burial will follow in Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton, PA. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to Grippen Pond Rescue in Waverly, PA, or to the Golisano Children's Hospital, Rochester, NY, or to the National Institute for Mental Health.