Kathleen E. Lemley

Kathleen E. Lemley obituary, Columbiana, OH

Kathleen E. Lemley

Kathleen Lemley Obituary

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North Lima - Kathleen E. Lemley, age 80, of North Lima, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born on May 12, 1945, in Hager City, WI, a daughter of the late John and Alberta Hardy Brock.

Kathleen had worked at various places in the area including the Pilot Gas Station in Hubbard and the North Lima Truck Plaza. She loved yellow roses, crocheting, knitting, and crafting. As a longtime resident of Caprice Senior Care Facility, Kathleen made a lot of good friends. She belonged to the resident board and the cooking club. She enjoyed the special activities that were offered and absolutely loved playing BINGO. Her presence will be greatly missed.

Kathleen’s husband, Winfred “Leon” Lemley, whom she married in 1975, preceded her in death on, March 7, 2018.

She is survived by her son, Robbie (Debbie) Cable of Rogers; two daughters, Ravonne (Bob) Baker of East Palestine, and Renae Baker of Washingtonville; four stepchildren, Debbie Ray of West Virginia, Jeff Lemley of Columbiana, Pete (Regina) Lemley of West Virginia, and Cindy (Mike) Hawkins of Columbiana, and a brother, Kevin (Maria) Brock of Minnesota. Also surviving are many grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.

Per her wishes, no public services will be held.

Kathleen will be laid to rest with her husband at Olive Cemetery in Pentress, WV.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com

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Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home - Columbiana

28 North Main Street, Columbiana, OH 44408

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