Kathy M. Lansberry

FUNERAL HOME

Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell

450 West Olentangy Street

Powell, Ohio

Kathy Lansberry Obituary

LANSBERRY Kathy M. Lansberry, age 59, of Powell, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Buffalo, NY to the late Therese and Ralph Wilson, Kathy was a graduate of Reynoldsburg High School, Class of 1970. She received her Bachelor of Science, Business degree from The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business. Kathy began her career in 1971 at TelOhio Credit Union as a teller and worked her way to bookkeeper then head bookkeeper. She was promoted to Compliance Officer and eventually was promoted to Vice-president, Finance from which she retired in 1997. Coming out of retirement, Kathy was the Chief Financial Officer of the YWCA in Columbus and retired from the YWCA in 2008. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her nephew Eric Dillon. Kathy is survived by her husband of 40 years, Walt Lansberry; her daughter and son-in-law, Kristi and Steve Franklin; and her adored grandson, Drew, all of Powell; sisters, Patti (Terry) Marsh of Pickerington, and Jeanie Wilson, of Gahanna; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wallace and Dorothy Lansberry, of Pittsburgh; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Cheryl Krause, Mark Lansberry, Dean Lansberry and Rich (Linda) Lansberry, all of the Pittsburgh area; many nieces, nephews and dear friends; and her beloved feline, Maggie. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Kathy was always most supportive of her husband, daughter and family. She was a very loving and generous person who always had a smile on her face. Kathy had many friends that will dearly miss her. We will always love you and will always miss you, Kathy! The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. TUESDAY, at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, Ohio 43065 (614)-792-1471 where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 with The Reverend Raymond Larussa, officiating. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 1/4 mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) Burial will follow the service at Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, Ohio. If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions in Kathy's name to The Columbus Cancer Clinic, 65 Ceramic Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43214. Send condolences for the family to: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathy Lansberry

8 Entries

Debbie Koetz

January 7, 2012

Walt, I am so sorry about your loss. I just seen the post today. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all.

Julie Buckingham

December 22, 2011

Dear Walt and Kristi and all the family of Kathy Lansberry,

I am so very sorry for your familys loss and I will miss Kathy so dearly. I had the honor of "adopting" her as my regular salon client from a former co-worker who also loved her so very much. We had such good times in my salon every few weeks and I was honored to have her in my life.
A dedicated woman to both job and family, I enjoyed hearing so many wonderful stories about your trips to Aruba, fun and joyful updates about Kristi and her family and the wonderful happiness that you, Walt, brought to her life. I will always be thankful and grateful for her and her courageous inspiration. I know that she fought such a battle and now is free of pain and suffering. I do trust in the Lord in my daily life and know that she is in his loving caring arms.

God bless and keep you and your family! My love and prayers are with you, Julie Buckingham

December 13, 2011

Walt,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Glenna Henson

Robert Selvey

December 13, 2011

Walt,
I am very sorry for your loss. May she rest in the arms of the Lord.

Courtnee Carrigan

December 13, 2011

Kathy was one of the most consistent people I have ever known. She was dependable, caring, and loyal and always wanted the best for people. I had the privilege of working with Kathy at the YWCA for three years. She served as a support system, encourager and brain trust. Her courage, wisdom and strength will be missed. Thank you Kathy for everything…

Mr. Walt and Kristi, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colleen Bain

December 12, 2011

Kathy was a giving and generous person and she wil be greatly missed. I was honored to work with her at the YWCA and as a volunteer for the Columbus Coalition for the Homeless. But more importantly, I was grateful for her friendship and devotion to her famiky and friends. Your family is in my prayers! -

Carol Trowbridge

December 12, 2011

Walt and Kristi and family- I dearly loved Kathy and will miss her so much. We could always talk movies and books. My thoughts are with you.

December 11, 2011

Dear Walt and Kristi,
Words can not begin to convey how sad and sorry I am for your loss. I know that Kathy suffered so much and that you suffered right along with her.

I have so many memories of Kathy from our years together at Telhio, as my co-worker and friend. She was loyal and would do anything to help a friend.

May God bless you and comfort you as only he can do. And may you find peace and joy in knowing that Kathy is free from pain and in the presence of her Lord now.
Love and prayers,
Jackie Sutton

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