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Kathleen Shea Obituary
Kathleen Marie Shea – age 71. Born Sept 7, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio. Died August 4 after a hard-fought battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. Kathleen is survived by her Brother Frank (Cathy) Shea, Brother Steve (Kelley) Shea, Nieces Audrey and Avery Shea and many close friends and cousins. Kathy attended Bishop Watterson High School and The Ohio State University where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. After college, Kathy spent 30+ years in Hollywood where she worked on many remarkably well-known and successful movies and television shows. After each movie, her list of life-long, cherished friends grew and grew. Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Miriam Shea, and her niece, Ainsley Marie Shea. The family would like to thank her best friends Janet Ferro and Joe/Joan Foglia, her Theta and Watterson friends, and the wonderful caregivers at Sunrise on the Scioto who supported her during her illness. There will be a Requiem High Mass, presided by her dear cousin, Fr. Kevin Lutz at St. Leo's Church, 221 Hanford St. in German Village at 10:00AM on Tuesday, August 8th. Arrangements by EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. BROAD ST.
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Ashley
August 10, 2017
Kathleen was such a joy to be around! - Ashley, Sunrise Nurse
August 8, 2017
Dear family and friends of Kathleen, I pray God wraps His loving arms around you and comforts you now. I got to spend time with her at Sunrise and what a wonderful lady she was. Such a lovely smile. God bless.
Janine Taylor
Carol Stewart
August 7, 2017
To the Family of Kathy Shea: I too graduated from Watterson High School (class of 1964) and knew Kathy while we there. I reconnected with her a few years ago and she was very kind and generous and made all the name tags for our class reunion. She did everything to perfection and it was wonderful to have her assistance. My prayers for your family, treasure all your wonderful memories of this Beautiful Woman.
Carol (Judy) Stewart
Watterson Class of 1964
Sunrise on the Scioto
August 7, 2017
Deepest condolences to the Shea's family. We cherish the short time we had with Kathy.
August 6, 2017
Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Hosea 13:14. L Ohio
The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home
August 5, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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