Frank & Kathy Conley Family Fund

Frank & Kathy Conley Family Fund is a field of interest fund created in 2023 by Marion Community Foundation’s Data Manager, Kathy Conley. Kathy’s fund honors the memory of her husband, Franklin (“Frank”) Conley, and their two children, Jennifer and Frank Jr.

Frank was born in Salyersville, Kentucky, in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He worked in various fields and was the owner of the former Court Grille in Marion. Frank passed in 2015.

Kathy has been with the Foundation since November of 2020. Prior to that she was employed in the telecommunications industry by GTE, Verizon, and Frontier for over 40 years, retiring as a manager of Financial Planning & Analysis/Accounting. Prior to joining Marion Community Foundation, Kathy was a transportation coordinator for the Marion Senior Center.

This field of interest fund will support and fund programs and organization for animal welfare in Marion County, Ohio, including programs and organizations supporting the care and conservation of wildlife.