Carolyn R. Schoenstein's Obituary
Carolyn R. Schoenstein, of Dublin Ohio, was born on June 13, 1934, and passed away on October 2, 2025. Carolyn grew up in New York City, graduating with honors and accolades, including being voted most likely to succeed, from the John Adams High School in Queens, New York. Thereafter, she met LeRoy (Roy) J. Schoenstein, whom she married and was together with for 67 years until his passing in 2023. While living on Long Island, New York, they had three sons. The family moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1971. Along with raising the boys, Carolyn worked on a volunteer basis with the League of Women Voters and then for 17 years as a receptionist and assistant at The Ohio State University in the History Department. Always creative, Carolyn dabbled in writing, painting, and sculpting. Carolyn is survived by her sons Joseph (Sherry), Steven (Beth) and Richard (Jennifer), and five grandchildren (Michelle, Tasha (Travis), Jennifer (Lucas), Maxwell and Audrey). She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Cecilia Richrod, and her brother, William Jr. The family wishes to thank Friendship Village of Dublin, which was her warm and welcoming home for the final years of her life. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 25 from 10 AM to noon at Friendship Village of Dublin.
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