Kathy Maher, 74, grew up in a house where faith was a bit of a mix—her dad, William Aloysius Maher Jr., was Irish Catholic, and her mom, Julie Berman, was Jewish. Sundays meant church and catechism, but it didn’t take long for Kathy and her brother Bill to feel disconnected. They eventually stopped going in the late ’60s, realizing their mom never came along because of her Jewish roots, something that wasn’t exactly a dinner table topic.
But the Mahers were never short on conversations about big stuff. Politics and current events were always on the menu, making their home feel like more of a debate club than a typical American household. Bill once joked that his upbringing was closer to a European vibe, with civil rights and political chatter always in the mix.
While Bill’s journey is well-known, Kathy’s story hasn’t been in the spotlight. A dedicated teacher, Kathy shares something unique with her brother—they both decided against having kids. In a rare moment of humor, Bill quipped in an interview with Jewish Telegraph, “My sister doesn’t have children either, so I guess we are doing our best for population control.” It’s a funny yet telling glimpse into how these siblings, though living under the radar, share a unique perspective shaped by their one-of-a-kind upbringing.
She Leads an Extremely Private Life
Kathy is super private, so much so that it’s almost impossible to dig up anything about her relationship status. There’s no clear info on whether she’s ever been married or even dating anyone—she’s kept it all under wraps. Since she doesn’t have kids, it’s easy to think that maybe she’s just cool with living life solo, kind of like her brother Bill.
Speaking of Bill, he’s never been one to settle down either. Marriage just isn’t his thing. His last known relationship was with Anjulie Persaud, a singer-songwriter, and they started dating back in 2014. But honestly, no one really knows if they’re still together. Bill and Anjulie haven’t been spotted together in ages, and it seems like Bill’s just been doing his own thing.
She Now Lives in New Jersey
Kathy, also known as Kathleen Maher, was born in June 1952 and currently lives in her hometown of River Vale, New Jersey.
Unlike her brother Bill, Kathy has kept most of her life out of the media spotlight. The only time she made a public appearance was in a Facebook post by her brother in 2010.
Both Of Her Parents Are No Longer Alive
Kathy’s father, William, was born on June 8, 1911, in Weehawken, Hudson County, New Jersey. He passed away from cancer on August 8, 1992, at the age of 71 in Westwood, Bergen County, New Jersey.
Her mother, Julie Berman, was born on March 3, 1919. She lived a long life before passing away on October 2, 2007, in Park Ridge, Bergen County, New Jersey, at the age of 88.
