Mary Jane (Trapp) Pallay

Mary Jane Trapp Pallay, age 94,passed away peacefully and gracefully Wednesday January 20, 2021 at her residence.  Born in Gahanna, Ohio, on a beautiful farm, she continued to cherish her homestead origins throughout her life. Obtained her real estate license at a young age, and worked passionately at Karlsberger& AssociatesArchitects, Inc.for decades. Along with her strong work ethic and career, she devoted much of her free time to the Bexley Cancer Center Thrift Shop. Mary Jane loved cooking, travel, her dogs and collecting fine antiques. She enjoyed sharing her love of these hobbies with family often. Her greatest joy was giving of her time, especially to her grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Andrew James, and daughter Rachael Anne.  Survived by children Claudia (Mike) Gordon, Amy and Louis; grandchildren Katie (Billy) Gazley, Molly (Cosmo) Berardinelli, Michael (Rachael), Adam (Carolyn) and Jake Gordon, Mary Katherine and Jeffrey Schloss; 7 great grandchildren; brother-in-law Robert Klamfoth; nieces and nephews.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday 11:00 a.m. at St. Catharine Church, 500 S. Gould Rd. where the family will receive friends after 10:00 a.m.  COVID protocol will require masks and social distancing.  Burial St. Joseph Cemetery.  Family and Friends, who wish, may contribute in her memory to St. Catharine church.  

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