Kathy "Ko" O Leary

Affectionately known as "KO", Kathy graduated from North Garland High School in Texas. She received her Bachelor degree from the University of North Texas. Trustworthy and loyal, she was a valued employee in the Accounts Payable division of OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was a member of American Legion Post #676 Auxiliary where she served as treasurer and secretary.

Intelligent, virtuous, loyal, honest, courageous and funny are just a few words to describe this phenomenal woman. Once you were her friend, you were a friend for life, and you were very lucky. Her family was most important to her and Kathy adored all of them, especially her nieces and nephews. Christ was the center of Kathy's life and she was devoted to living her life honoring Him. Staying true to her Irish roots, Kathy was an avid fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. She was also a fan of local high school sports and enjoyed assisting in keeping statistics for the Mansfield Tyger girls and boys basketball teams and the Crestline Bulldogs boys basketball team.

Kathy is survived by three beloved sisters, Michelle (David) Carsey of Mansfield, Colleen O'Leary of Columbus, and Andrea Thompson of Mansfield; a wonderful brother, Sean (Aileen) O'Leary of Sagamore Hills, OH; three special nieces, Emily (Tyler) Carsey-Hager and Nicole (Ryan) Carsey-Carr, both of Mansfield, and Gabrielle Carsey of Bluffton, SC; one treasured nephew, Christopher O'Leary of Garfield Heights, OH; and five adorable great-nieces and nephews, Kaelyn, Ben and Ellie Carr and Peyton and Avery Hager. She is also survived by an uncle, Tom Miller of Mansfield; aunt, Eleanor Kelly of Shelby; many cousins and other dear relatives; and many great friends.

The family invites friends to visit from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2017, at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions honoring the incredible life of Kathy may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.