Katherine Ricciuti Kline

Beloved Katherine (Katie) Ricciuti Kline, 58 of Worthington, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Wednesday evening, December 10, 2025. Katie was born June 13, 1967, the daughter of Paul J. and Katherine Birch Ricciuti in Youngstown, Ohio. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1985, where she developed long and cherished friendships.

She earned her Bachelor degree from The Ohio State University in 1989. Her membership in the Pi Beta Phi sorority forged immeasurably deep and lasting relationships.

Katie and Eddie Kline were married on September 19, 1998 in Youngstown, Ohio. They lovingly raised their children in Worthington Hills, where everyone was truly welcomed in their home. Katie adored her family, but touched countless lives. She cherished time with family during holidays, sporting events, travel, and beach vacations, a particularly special place for her was Cape May, NJ.

Katie spent 25 years of her professional career with Talbots Clothing Store. She started as a sales associate, working her way up to District Manager winning numerous awards along the way.

In 2013 she bravely created a new career and professional passion in Real Estate, joining the Kemp Group with Keller Williams Capital Partners in Worthington as a listing agent. Katie’s determination and expertise was recognized when awarded her Columbus Realtors certificate. Soon enough she was running her own real-estate team at the Katie Kline Group and was ultimately elevated to the prestigious 25 Million Dollar Club in 2022.

A 22-year active member of the Worthington Hills community, volunteering for countless social, school, neighborhood and cancer research activities. Her life is remembered as one defined by showing up, working hard, and making a difference.

Katie was predeceased by her mother, Katherine Birch Ricciuti. Katie is survived by her husband, Edward Kline; daughter, Katherine E. Kline; son, Harrison Kline; father, Paul Ricciuti; brother, J. Bruce Ricciuti (Karen); sister, Kara Manchester (Byron); 11 adoring nieces and nephews; and her cuddly dog, Koda.

Contributions in Katie’s honor may be made to:

The Kline Family Fund for Ovarian Cancer Research, The Ohio State University Foundation, PO Box 736096 Chicago, IL 60673-6096 (Fund # 484150). https://buckeyefunder.osu.edu/project/46674

Visitation services will be held at Schoedinger Worthington, located at 6699 N High Street, Worthington, Ohio, 43085. The first visitation is scheduled for December 16, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. A second visitation will take place on December 17, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.

The funeral service will follow on December 17, 2025, at the same venue, beginning at 11:30 am and concluding at 12:00 pm.