Kathlyn J. Rayl's Obituary
Kathlyn J. Rayl (nee Lydick), age 79 of Mantua, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 after a short illness. Kathlyn was born December 17, 1944 in Brady Lake, Ohio to Chauncey and Caroline (Whitacre) Lydick (both deceased). After graduating from high school, she went on to college and pursued a career in nursing.
Kathlyn was a very artistic person. She had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening and digging in the dirt. She was an avid fisherman, casino player, ‘professional’ yard seller, and enjoyed going to all kinds of festivals.
Kathlyn was the loving mother of Scott Rayl, of Taylorsville, Ky., and Jimmy Rayl (deceased). Cherished grandmother and great grandmother of many. Dear sister of Blair (Eileen) Lydick of Brady Lake and Gordon (Linda) Lydick of Ravenna.
It was Kathlyn’s wishes that no services be held.
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