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Karen Marie Wells

1952 - 2016

BORN

1952

DIED

2016

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Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home

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Ashville, Ohio

Karen Wells Obituary

Wells Karen Marie Wells, 63, of Grove City, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016. She was born on September 21, 1952 in Columbus to the late Perry Joseph Lombardo and Mary V. (Clifton) Roese. Karen had worked for Bob Evans Corp. for 16 years and Safe Auto for 8 years in Human Resources. She was a 1970 graduate of Teays Valley H.S. Ashville. She leaves behind two loving daughters, Tara Wells (Jason) Schnetzler of Powell and P.J. Wells (Peter) Guldager of Worthington; beloved granddaughters, Estella, Lulu, and Wilhelmina Schnetzler, and beloved grandsons, Benjamin and Oliver Guldager, Jim Wells (Sandy Williams) of Ashville; brothers, Michael (Mary) Lombardo of Florida, Joseph (Julia) Lombardo of Ashville, R.D. Roese of Ashville, David Roese of So. Bloomfield, Bruce (Terry) Roese of Ashville, and Keith (Rita) Roese of So. Bloomfield; aunt, Tootie (Joe) Pollina of Gahanna; numerous and dearly loved nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends. In keeping with Karen's wishes, a private family celebration of life will take place. For those who wish, contributions may be sent to: Superhero Fun Run/ Vito 5K Account, 3752 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123, in memory of Karen Wells. The OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to olivercheekfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 1 to Sep. 2, 2016.

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Ed & Reggie Smith

September 30, 2016

Tara, PJ and families, We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful, caring person. We have many happy memories to cherish. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Melanie Mann

September 5, 2016

We are saddened to learn of Karen's passng. Deepest sympathy to Tara and P.J., and to all of Karen's loved ones for their loss. Melanie and Jim Mann

Maggie Gregg

September 3, 2016

My condolences to the Lombardo, Wells, and Roese families. Rest in peace, sweet Karen.

Mike & Lynne Roof

September 3, 2016

RIP Karen. Please continue you let your love lights shine onto your families.

Lori Berkheimer

September 3, 2016

Tara, PJ, and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this incredibly difficult time. I have many cherished memories of time spent with all of you through high school, college, and beyond. I will always remember Karen's bright smile and heartfelt laugh. Sending you love and light.

Wayne Linthicum

September 3, 2016

So sorry for your loss, prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. God Bless you.

Patty and Larry Jean

September 2, 2016

Tara and PJ , you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Mom was one of the kindest and fun loving friend . You girls and her grandchildren were her world. The Jean's

Bruna L. Schmidt

September 2, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with Karen's family. I had the pleasure of working with Karen at Avola Lanza and she was always such a kind person and had such a warm smile...she will be missed.

Sam Volini

September 2, 2016

Be at peace beautiful Karen

Melinda Pence Carna

September 2, 2016

Karen will make a beautiful angel. My thoughts and love are with you, Tara and PJ. I have so many fond memories growing up and spending so much time at the Wells household.

Jan Zeimer

September 2, 2016

RIP my beautiful childhood neighbor and friend! Your smile and beauty was always there. Your comfort to me this past year was appreciated! My condolences to all. May God comfort and guide all through this storm. SincerelyJan Pettibone Zeimer and familyJohn E Zeimer

September 2, 2016

Tara & PJ, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Lindsay & Carol Borden

Brenda Fowler

September 2, 2016

With deepest sympathy for Karen's family. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.

Marylee Schwav

September 2, 2016

Prayers of comfort. I loved Karen, she was not an in-law, she was family.

Millard and Shirley Good

September 2, 2016

Prayers for the family... May God's Peace find its way into your heart and soul...

Cindy Tillman

September 1, 2016

Sorry for your loss..prayers for the family. May god bless you!

This picture was taken with Karen and myself a few years ago at an Italian restaurant on 9th street (of "Rocky" fame) in Philly. Great times!

Jim Bach

September 1, 2016

September 1, 2016

My deepest sympathy to Karen's family... especially her children and grandchildren all of whom I know she loved so very much. Karen was a very giving and kind human being... I was blessed to have known her.

Kim May
Columbus, OH

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