Katherine Lee Molihan

Katherine Lee Molihan obituary

Katherine Lee Molihan

Katherine Molihan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Katherine L. Molihan, 70, Zaleski, passed away at Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital,
Columbus, Ohio October 7, 2025.
She was born January 7, 1955, in McArthur, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and
Loisene Bowen Hoy. She was a retired secretary at Lake Hope State Park, and a member
of Eagles #2279 Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband Duane E. Molihan, daughter Melissa (Eric) Thomas,
grandchildren Cole (Courtney) Thomas, and Brett (Jewel) Thomas, a sister Crystal (Brad) Kornmiller,
a brother Robert Hoy Jr., and brother-in-law Dean Starkey, and several nephews and nieces
including a special one Patricia (Jason) Lamb
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Karen Starkey.

Private services will be at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, where you may sign her register at
www.bigonyjordanfuneralhome.com

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