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Kathleen Coughlin Obituary

Coughlin Kathleen M. Coughlin, age 59, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017. Formerly employed by Nationwide Insurance Company. Preceded in death by siblings Michael Coughlin and Patricia Pugliese-Nez. Survived by siblings, Mary Coughlin, Ann Wilda, Therese Perdue and Daniel Coughlin; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Mass will be conducted Thursday, February 23, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church 5684 Groveport Rd. in Groveport at 11 a.m. Inurnment will be in Resurrection Cemetery at a later date.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 17 to Feb. 22, 2017.

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Margo Wilson Diez

February 11, 2021

Such fond memories of Kathy. She made Spanish class so enjoyable. From the 1970s until 2021 , she is never forgotten.

Lou Ann Coffing

February 22, 2017

My condolences and prayers are with the Coughlin family. I also worked with Kathy at Nationwide, and she was very passionate regarding her family and work. May she rest in peace.

Rose Tolliver

February 22, 2017

The Coughlin family is in my prayers. I had the pleasure to work with Kathy at Nationwide. She was passionate about her excellent work. I learned a lot from her. The world lost a very good lady.

Margo Diez

February 22, 2017

I met Kathy in the 1970s. She was always helpful and a kind to me and lots of fun. She will always be in my heart. I was her spanish teacher, miss wilson

Doreen Luke

February 21, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Coughlin family. I had the pleasure of working with Kathy at Nationwide. I agree with so many of the wonderful things all of her former Nationwide colleagues have written about her. She was kind, caring, loved her work at Nationwide, and loved her family. Kathy will be missed by so many!

Minda Armstead-McCoy

February 21, 2017

To the family of Kathy M. Coughin, it is with much sadness that I learned about the passing of Kathy. Kathy and I worked together at Nationwide Insurance for many years. Her dedication to her job and family was second to none. Kathy loved her family so much. May God keep you all during your time of bereavement. Please know I am praying for all of you.

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February 20, 2017

May God provide peace and comfort as the family suffers another loss. cherish the many memories you share and know your new Guardian Angel is with you always. It's hard to believe we've lost another class mate before 60. I pray she didn't suffer. The family & friends are in my heart and prayer.God Bless, Kay Viola Lonas SJL, SFD & Nationwide.

Paul Henry

February 20, 2017

It is with deep sorrow that I learned of Kathy's passing. May god keep her close until we meet again in paradise. She was a caring, honest, and devoted friend and colleague. I'll never forget her and all she meant to so many people. God Bless.

February 20, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

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