Jennifer Leigh Ormsby

Jennifer Leigh Ormsby, 56, of Los Angeles, CA, died on 7 June 2025 of cancer. Jennifer was born in Valparaiso, IN, on 24 October 1968. In 2022, she married Steven Ragona in a ceremony at their home. He survives. Jennifer earned a BS from Fresno Pacific University, an MLIS from San Jose State University, and a Teaching Credential from National University. She worked as a librarian in Los Angeles County for ten years, finally serving as Non-Fiction Collection Developer for the county library system. She retired as Library Services Manager for the Los Angeles County Office of Education. She was proud to have developed their digital collection and to have served the Los Angeles County Schools as a Teacher Librarian.

Jennifer was an avid reader and a talented craftswoman and baker. She loved international travel with her husband and friends. She had eclectic taste in music and was a competitive game player. She enjoyed writing in many genres, including her blog, Reality Bakes. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her bonus sister, Jocelynn Pryor of Long Beach; siblings: Kathleen (Ben James) Schroeder of WA, Michael (Robyn) Schroeder of IN, Kelly (Jim) Graeber of IL; her father Douglas (Bonnie) Schroeder of IN; nieces; nephews; and stepsiblings. She was preceded in death by her late beloved husband, Ethan Ormsby; her mother, Rosemary (Whitaker) Colvin and stepfather, David Colvin.

Jennifer was bright, wickedly funny, and deeply loved by her family and friends.

Memorials may be made to Reading is Fundamental Southern California (RIFSoCal.org) or the local library of your choice.