Cover photo for Kathy Jane Wright's Obituary
Kathy Jane Wright Profile Photo

Kathy Jane Wright

November 19, 1951 — September 13, 2024

Tuscarawas

Kathy Jane Wright

Kathy Jane Wright, 72, of Tuscarawas, passed away peacefully in her home following a courageous battle with brain cancer on September 13, 2024.

Born in Dennison on November 19, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Coleman Wallace and Jean Frances (Moyer) Wright. Throughout their lifetime, Kathy was an exceptional daughter and caregiver to her parents.

Kathy graduated from Indian Valley North High School in 1970, then continued her formal education at Kent State University. Professionally, she worked for numerous years with Job & Family Services as a supervisor until her early retirement to provide care to her ailing parents.

Kathy’s faith was nurtured at the Uhrichsville Church of the Nazarene throughout her lifetime. She was active in many facets of the church including serving as a Bible School teacher and treasurer.

Her most cherished pastime was traveling. Kathy saw much of the United States, and traveled throughout Europe and China, too. Most importantly, she was a loving aunt, daughter, and sister who treasured the times she was engaged with her family.

Kathy is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, David and Cindy Wright of New Philadelphia; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Kathy's family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Crossroads Hospice and nurses, Amanda and Carolyn. Also, to their lifelong friend, Gale Muckley, for her unwavering support, compassion care, and dedicated friendship to both Kathy and their entire family. 

In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in passing by her siblings, Ruth Ann Wallace and Richard Wright.

Visitation will be held in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m. A service celebrating Kathy’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday beginning at 10:30 am. Burial will follow in Ridgecrest Memory Gardens at Dover.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Kathy Jane Wright, please visit our flower store.

Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Linn-Hert Geib Funeral Home & Crematory - New Philadelphia

116 2nd St. NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

10:30 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)

Linn-Hert Geib Funeral Home & Crematory - New Philadelphia

116 2nd St. NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Graveside Service

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

11:30am - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

Ridgecrest Memory Gardens

1926 Saltwell Rd NW, Dover, OH 44622

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 3726

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree