Barbara Ann Ohlinger

OHLINGER Barbara Ann (Charville) Ohlinger, 53, of Pataskala, passed away July 19, 2011. She grew up in Milan, Ohio and graduated from Edison High School. She earned a B.S. from The Ohio State University in Business. While raising her children she spent most of her career provided childcare in her home, helping raise eighty-seven children. She is predeceased by her father Leon Charville, and grandparents Howard and Florence Charville, Karl and Margaret Russ. She is survived by her husband, Michael Ohlinger of Pataskala; daughter, Caroline Ohlinger of Pataskala; son, Joshua (Carrie) Ohlinger; and granddaughter, Jenna of Reynoldsburg; her mother, Patricia (Richard) Sipp of Milan; her mother-in-law, Virginia Ohlinger of Pataskala; brothers, Richard (Cindy) Charville of Atlanta, Eugene (Jo Ellyn) Charville of Raleigh, David Charville of Milan, Mark (Holly) Charville of Milan; and sister, Nancy (Russell) Goulet of Marion; brother-in-law, Stephen J. (Margaret) Ohlinger of Columbus. She is also survived by ten nieces and nephews; and three step nieces and their families. She was an active member of the Etna United Methodist Church until the time of her illness. She served with the education, children's, women's and communications ministries. Friends are invited to a visitation at the Etna United Methodist Church, 500 Pike Street in Etna, Ohio 43018, on Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where the funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, July 22, 2011 at 11 a.m., with Pastors Chip Koch and Nancy Goulet as celebrants. The family thanks Dr. Rachel Layman of the James Cancer Hospital and the staff of Hospice of Central Ohio for their compassionate care. Memorials may be directed to the Foundation for Hospice of Central Ohio, P.O. Box 430, Newark, Ohio 43058. HOSKINSON FUNERAL HOME, Kirkersville, is honored to care for the Ohlinger family. An online guest register and video tribute to Barbara are located at www.hoskinsonfuneral.com