Photo courtesy of Jagers and Sons Funeral Home
Athens, Ohio
Jul 13, 1944 – Jun 6, 2025
Rita Kay Brown, age 80, of Chauncey, died Friday, June 6, 2025 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, Athens. Born July 13, 1944 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Marion Schoonover and Ilene Blackford Schoonover.
A graduate of Chauncey-Dover High School and Hocking College, she was employed at the Athens Mental Health Center as Director of Medical Records. She was a foster parent and enjoyed crocheting, shopping, and jigsaw puzzles.
Rita is survived by her son, Kenneth Kastely of Columbus; her daughter, Angela (Randy) Hooper of Trimble; four grandchildren, Natasha Willis and her fiancé Benjamin Hatfield, David Willis, Jr., Lane Kastely and Tyler (Summer) Willis; three great grandchildren, Arla Dixon, Kennedi Willis and Brantlee Willis; special cousins, Susan Reed, Vicky Reed and Sherry Reed; and a special friend, Carol Campbell.
Besides her parents she is preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Reed; and two brothers Edward Schoonover and Don Schoonover.
A private family graveside service will take place at Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield, at a later date. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreWhat a great gal..we used to have so much fun together..I still have the ceramic frogs you made me..over the years I think of u every time I look at them..rip ladywas glad we met
Debra Talbott
June 14, 2025 | Ocala, FL | Acquaintance
So sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. She was my first boss and a wonderful caring person. Prayers for comfort for her family.
Donna Smith
June 13, 2025
We are so deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Rita.
She was a truly special lady whose kindness and beauty touched everyone around her.
Rita will forever hold a cherished place in our hearts,
and her memory will continue to bring warmth to our family.
Dave & Gloria Matheny
June 11, 2025 | Millfield, OH | Friend
My heart aches that my Dear cousin has passed. I pray for her children as well as the Schoonover and Reed family's!
Nannette Bricker
June 11, 2025 | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rita was a wonderful, kind person.
Kathy Repp
June 11, 2025 | Pickerington, OH | Coworker
May she rest in peace..my condolences on Rita's passing. Prayers for Kenny, Angie & family's
Jane Storer-Allison
June 10, 2025 | Jackson, OH | Family
