Natalie Rose Muscarello

It is with shattered hearts that we share the passing of our beautiful, sweet, artistic, empathetic, and deeply loving daughter, Natalie Rose Muscarello, who left this earth on October 7, 2025, and is now safely in the arms of Jesus. She was 23 years old.

In her final act of unimaginable love and selflessness, Natalie chose to donate her major organs to save six lives. Her sacrifice will touch countless families and communities in ways we can’t even begin to measure — a reflection of her pure heart and the way she lived every day: giving, caring, and loving deeply.

Our beloved Natalie — a devoted mother, sister, daughter, partner and friend whose light touched everyone she met. From birth into adulthood, her gentle spirit was felt like a warm blanket. She carried that same sweetness and grace into every stage of her life.

From the moment she held her baby boy, Judah, it was clear Natalie had stepped into the role she was born for. She shined in her God-given calling as a mother — patient, gentle, nurturing, and instinctively in tune with her son’s every need. Judah was her entire heart, and she poured all of herself into giving him the best start in life. Watching her with him was witnessing love in its purest form.

Natalie had a quiet strength and a calming spirit that made her presence feel like home. Many would say she made motherhood look effortless — not because it was easy, but because it came so naturally to her. It was a true gift, and everyone who saw it was blessed by it.

Natalie carried that same spirit into every part of her life. At First Watch in Gahanna, she didn’t just serve food — she served kindness. Her compassion, work ethic, and gentle smile touched both coworkers and customers alike. She had an artist’s heart and a servant’s grace, moving through life with empathy and quiet strength.

Natalie is survived by her beloved son, Judah; her parents, Edna (Greg) McQuesten and Roger Muscarello; her siblings, Laura(Keith) Beyer, Anthony Muscarello and bonus sister Amber McQuesten. She is also survived by her partner JayLon Johnson and JayLons mother, Gloria Tarpley, grandparents, Darwin and Virgie Bowles and Salvatore and Bernice Muscarello; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and dear friends who will carry her memory in their hearts forever. She was preceded in death by her Brother Forest Muscarello, Brother Matthew McQuesten and Uncle Eric Bowles.

Natalie’s love lives on through her precious son, Judah — the most beautiful reflection of her spirit. Though our hearts are shattered, we cling to the promise that “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

A celebration of Natalie’s life will be held on Sunday, October 19, from 1–4 PM at Schoedinger Northeast Funeral Home, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, where family and friends will gather to honor her memory, her love, and her lasting legacy of kindness and faith. A funeral service will follow on Monday, October 20, at 10 AM at One Church, 817 N Hamilton Rd, where Natalie’s life and spirit will be celebrated in faith and love.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to One Tree Planted, Lifeline of Ohio, or a trust for Judah’s future, honoring Natalie’s final gift of life and her boundless compassion.

“A mother’s love never ends — it lives on in the hearts she touched, the lives she saved, and the child who carries her light forward.”