Jean Kinsella

JEAN M. KINSELLA age 67, loving mother of Catherine Piedmont (husband Donald); devoted grandmother of Tiffany Rucker, Perry and Elizabeth Karpins, and great-grandmother of Justyn Rucker; cherished daughter of the late Norbert “Patrick” and Catherine “Lorraine” (nee Mueller) Kinsella; dearest sister of the late Michael Kinsella; dear aunt and great-aunt of many. Survived by her K-9 companion Chloe.

Jean was born in Watsonville, California on July 24, 1952 and passed away in Aurora, Ohio on January 25, 2020. She grew up in Monterrey, California, and graduated from Watsonville High School. She earned an associate degree from Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz, and worked as a cook for Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall. She was a resident of Aurora for the past three years.

An avid reader, Jean also enjoyed going to auctions and quilting. She had a great sense of humor and loved a good prank. Jean was social and outgoing, and fiercely loyal. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Contributions may be made in memory of Jean to the ASPCA (http://www.aspca.org or 1-800-628-0028).

At Jean’s request, there will be no services. Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Arrangements by THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND.