Behind every name at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is a life worth remembering. Some made their mark on Broadway or in the history books. Others built neighborhoods, raised families and served their parishes. Holy Cross Stories gathers these remembrances so their legacies can be shared and celebrated. We invite you to explore their stories and, when you visit, to stop by the places where they rest.
When Kathryn McClean Gave Herself a Pen Name, the World Discovered Her Writing
Kathryn McClean
Author
March 20, 1908 - May 15, 1966
Kathryn McLean had never planned on a writing career. Then she decided she could write better than the radio monologues she heard on NBC. Under the pen name “Forbes,” she turned memories of her Norwegian grandmother into Mama’s Bank Account. The bestseller inspired I Remember Mama on Broadway, in film and on television.
Published: October 9, 2026