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Karlene Coyan Obituary

Coyan Karlene Coyan, 71, of Powell, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Preceded in death by parents Eugene and Mary Elizabeth Stark. Survived by husband, Carl; daughter, Megan; son, Zachary (Haruka); daughter, Maureen; and sisters, Gretchen (Robert) Pesut, Sharon (James) Ochsenhirt, Pamela (John) Mozola and Deborah (Randall) Swanson; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Born in Steubenville, Ohio and raised in Coshocton, Ohio, Karlene moved to the Columbus area to attend The Ohio State University and obtained an Bachelor of Sciences in Mathematics; while attending Ohio State, Karlene was a member of the sorority Alpha Xi Delta and forged relationships with her sisters that are still strong today. With her talent for the sciences, and encouragement from her father, she earned a Master's Degree in Computer Science in 1967 and went on to work for The Ohio State University for 37 years using that knowledge. During her tenure with the university, Karlene worked as a Senior Computer Specialist for University Systems. During the early 1970's she played an integral role on the automation team for the University Library's card catalog system and circulation system, which was one of the first automated library systems in the U.S. She also worked with University Development in converting Alumni and Donor databases. Always one to keep active, Karlene enjoyed gardening and plant propagation, reading mystery novels and spending time with family and friends. She was also a proud Buckeye and loved attending Ohio State football games, both home and away. Friends and family may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 North High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, April 22 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235. Father Justin J. Reis, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to People In Need, Inc. of Delaware County Ohio, 138 Johnson Drive, Delaware, OH. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences to her family.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 18 to Apr. 20, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Karlene Coyan

17 Entries

jean Benning

April 12, 2019

Karlene, you were a great listener and a thoughtful responder--so easy to talk about anything with you. Miss you as much today as when we first lost you.

Jean Benning

April 13, 2014

Today, April 13, 2014, is a beautiful Sunday--a day in 1959 when Karlene, Carol,Nancy,Diane and I would take off for nowhere in my '51 Chevy and drive around rural Coshocton talking about whatever 17 year olds talked about in the 50's. Hopes, dreams, fears, and funny stories. She remains in my memory forever. Jean Benning

Ann Dunlap

April 29, 2013

Karlene will be missed by many. my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

Leslie Holmes

April 23, 2013

As a lover of libraries, I have always been in awe of Karlene and her work at both OSU and I thought at OCLC. I may have remembered everything all wrong but will continue anyway to give her the credit for helping establish both the data bases and networks for sharing books. She was a leader and an inspiration to women like me.

duane ellis

April 21, 2013

a very special lady...only knew ms coyan for a few years but she loved her family very much,and so proud of all them.
i just cut her hair for a few years,will miss her.

Pam Rollins

April 19, 2013

Karlene was a mentor,inspiration and a gracious and patient teacher. I feel fortunate to have worked with her. My prayers and support go to her extended family.

Dave & Linda McAllister

April 19, 2013

Carl and Family You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of Karlene, a lovely wife and mother. Karlene was fun to be with she made everyone around her feel spedial. Karlene was special. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 19, 2013

Carl, My sincere condolences to you and your children. Steve Martin

Pamela Thompson-Cook

April 19, 2013

To the Coyan Family
Karlene was a wonderful person that I had the privilege of working with at OSU for many years -- May God give you His peace and comfort to carry you through this difficult time - Sincerely

Mary Ann Melvin

April 19, 2013

So very saddened by Karlene's passing. She was,indeed,a very accomplished special lady whom I feel so privledged to have known.

Sam and Gloria Jenkins

April 19, 2013

Our sincere condolences to Karlene's family... God bless you in your time of loss.

April 19, 2013

Our lives were richer for knowing Karlene. We will miss her always. Our thoughts & prayers to Carl & family.

Jean & Larry Benning,

sandra clark

April 19, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Heidi (Bischoff) Pisacano

April 19, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Celebrating a life well lived.

Deborah W

April 18, 2013

Rest in Peace and God Bless you.
May the memories help comfort your family during this time.

April 18, 2013

Rest in Peace, Karlene. We will miss you. love Deb

Shayne & Deb Pendleton

April 18, 2013

Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow. She was a wonderful, kind hearted woman. May you find comfort in your family and friends now and in the the months to come.

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