Kathleen Ann Dowling, age 72, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 16, 1950, to the late Edmund and Marie (Nowak) Rybarczyk.
She was a graduate of Bedford High School. When Kathleen wasn't taking care of her family at home, she worked in the medical coding department for Colon Rectal Surgeons. Kathleen loved animals, especially her dogs. She loved shopping and enjoyed a good suspenseful read. The most important thing in Kathleen's life were her children and grandchildren. The time spent with them and the memories shared will continue to live on. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Those left to forever cherish her memory are her children, Paul Dowling, Tonya (Scott) Robarge, Jennifer (Timothy) Kyle, and Deanna Monday; sisters, Geraldine Weatherford and Barb Ulinski; grandchildren, Elizabeth Dowling, Madlyn Dowling, Hayden Robarge, and Keaton Kyle; a great grandson, Tucker Podgorski; and her dog, Sonny.
In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy P. Dowling; daughter-in-law, Kelly Dowling; and son-in-law, Joel Monday.
Family and friends may visit at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Sunday, February 6, 2022, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Funeral services will take place on Monday, February 7, 2022, at 11:00 am, with Fr. Auth officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ProMedica Hospice, in Kathleen's name.
A special memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.NewcomerToledo.com.