Kathleen M. "Kay" Ross

Kathleen M. Ross, age 65, of Westerville, Ohio passed away January 31, 2015. She was born April 21, 1949 and was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Betty (Mearra) Spires. Kay was a 1967 graduate of Brookhaven High School and retired from PIP Printing. She loved boating, fishing, camping and horses and enjoyed cheering on the Steelers, the Ohio State Buckeyes and her favorite NASCAR drivers. Family was always the top priority for Kay, especially her very special grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, James R. Ross. Together, they raised three children: James Michael "Jimmy" Ross, Elaine Elizabeth "Cissy" (Mike) Baker and Jason Robert Ross (deceased); grandchildren: Ivy Lee Campbell, Jason James Ross (deceased), Elaine Marie Ross, Joshua Michael Baker, Jessica Elaine Baker and Jacob Charles Baker; brother Ed (Bonnie) Spires and their children Brian and Lauren; uncle James Mearra Sr.; aunt Dorothy Becker; aunts Rea Haye, Jane Mearra, Lyde Mearra, Marge Mearra, (all deceased); uncles Al Spires, Msgr. Edward Spires and Emmett Spires (all deceased); sisters-in-law, Susie (Larry-deceased) Young and their children, Shawn (Kathy) Tanler, Tracy (Mike) Lewandowski and Cheryl (Dustin) Young; Lynn (Bob) Trautner and their son Bob (Kelly) Trautner; and Kathy (Tom) Pletcher and their children Shannon (Dave-deceased) Pearson and Tiffany Rinderle. Please join Kay's family from 2-4pm Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229 for a celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the family to assist with final expenses. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences.