Christine (Klarman) Tinnerello

Christine Marie (Klarman) Tinnerello, age 65, of Lewis Center, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends, on December 3, 2012. She was born October 26, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to Lorraine Marie (nee Rutherford) and the late William Joseph Klarman. Chris was a 1965 graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School. She owned a successful Shaklee business for many years and enjoyed its opportunities for traveling with her children and meeting wonderful people. More recently, Chris had been employed by Verizon Wireless. She lived her life with passion, yet humility. She gave of herself through Kairos Ministry, CumChristo, Girl Scout leadership and served as a religious education teacher at St. Anthony and St. Paul Catholic Churches. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Chris’s life truly mattered… as she made a difference in the lives of many, many people. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her children, Jennifer (Cesar) Manguiat, Anthony “Tony” (Krista Ream) Tinnerello, Aaron (Holly) Tinnerello and Jay Tinnerello; beloved grandchildren, Andrew “Drew”, Adam and Alyssa Manguiat, Anthony Joseph “AJ” Tinnerello, Paige and Amber Ream, Josephine “Josie” and AnnaSophia “Anna” Tinnerello; siblings, Terry (Denny) McCann, Lisa (Roger) Benton, Bill (Linda Sanders) Klarman and Lori (Mike) Ward; nieces, nephews, other extended family and many friends, including dear friend, Joan Kempton and “daughter” Lisa Thompson. Family will receive friends 4-8pm Thursday, December 6, 2012 (CumChristo Service at 7:30) at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., Columbus, OH 43229 (1 ½ blocks North of S.R. 161). Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am Saturday, December 8, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church; Fr. Charles Cotton, Celebrant; Private family burial in St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to HomeReach Hospice, c/o OhioHealth, 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215 or St. Elizabeth Church. Arrangements entrusted to Schoedinger North Chapel-436-9220.