1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Resurrection Cemetery Chapel
9517 North High Street
Lewis Center
, Ohio 43035
Josephine "Jo" Comtess, passed away on Thursday February 19, 2015, at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her three loving children, Susan Karrington Comtess and Gregg (Betsy) Comtess of Columbus, and Janie (Chuck) Walsh of Lake Forest, Ill.; also survived by her treasured grandchildren, Katie, Faith and Korey; many loving cousins, nieces and nephews; and her life-long best friend, Bette Baumgardner. Born on February 11, 1923, in Johnstown, Penn., Josephine moved to Columbus in 1941. She was a graduate of Franklin University and her first career was at the "Columbus Dispatch" followed by a career at the Lazarus Department Store. In 1950 she married John Comtess (founding executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Columbus) and remained united in marriage for 47-years, until his death in 1997. Jo dedicated her life to her family, grandchildren and many dear friends. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling the world. She spent much time in Lake Forest, Ill., where her daughter, Janie and family, reside. Jo's unfettered zest for life took her to many places and on many adventures. Her family will receive friends on Monday, February 23, 2015 from 5-8 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus. Her funeral is 1:00 p.m., Tuesday at Resurrection Cemetery Chapel (within the grounds of Resurrection Cemetery), 9571 N. High Street, Lewis Center, with entombment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either OhioHealth (Kobacker House), PO Box 600001, Columbus (43272) or to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus, 115 S. Gift St., Columbus (43215). The family would like to extend a special thanks to Karen Butler, Carm Cardone, Jeff and Nancy Henderson, Dave and Judi Poli and Tom Shannon as well as Ohio Health Hospice and Kobacker House for their unlimited support and care. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.