Katherine Ricciuti Kline 1967-2025

Katie was born June 13, 1967, in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul J. and Katherine Birch Ricciuti. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1985, where she developed long and cherished friendships.

She earned her bachelor’s 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 Sept. 19, 1998, in Youngstown. They lovingly raised their children in Worthington Hills, where everyone was truly welcomed in their home. Katie adored her family and 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, New Jersey.

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 were recognized when she was 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.

She was a 22-year active member of the Worthington Hills community, volunteering for countless social, school, neighborhood and cancer research activities. Her life will be 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 (Karen) Ricciuti; sister, Kara (Byron) Manchester; 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, P.O. Box 736096, Chicago, IL 60673-6096 (Fund # 484150), https://buckeyefunder.osu.edu/project/46674.

Visitation services will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at Schoedinger Worthington Funeral Home, 6699 N. High St., Worthington, OH 43085, where the funeral service will follow 11:30 a.m. to noon.

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