W. Jean  Rainsberger

Age 86, of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 in Aultman Hospital. She was born July 18, 1938 in Amsterdam to David and Virginia (Gola) Cook. She was a beautician and a bus driver for Harrison County Schools and Carroll County Schools.  She graduated from Carrollton High School and the Cleveland Beauty College. She is a 57 year member and Past  Matron of  Carroll Chapter #315 Order of the Eastern Star where she was the Grand Representative of Florida in Ohio, Charities Director, District Officer and Organist and a member of the Rebekahs.  A lady of many talents and musical ability, she was an accomplished accordion, piano player and organist, bowler, cake decorator, floral arranger, quilter, crocheter, beekeeper, and even part owner of the Rocky Ridge Apiary.  A lady of adventure having almost gotten her pilots license!  She was a member of the Singing Christians, the Carroll County Bee Club, the McCook Women's Bowling Association where she was inducted into the McCook Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 2017. After retirement, she and her husband, Tom, would winter in Florida, where they enjoyed fishing and attending flea markets.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Rainsberger who died April 20, 2024, and a son, Jeff Rainsberger. She is survived by a son, David (Wendy) Rainsberger of Carrollton, daughter-in-law, Becky Rainsberger of Carrollton, brother, David (Heidi) Cook of Harlem Springs, grandson, David Alan Rainsberger of Carrollton, great granddaughter, Ava Leigh Rainsberger and her mother Ashley.

Following cremation, Eastern Star Services will be held Saturday, March 1st at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroll Masonic Lodge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Regenerative Medicine Project c/o Carroll Chapter #315 OES at 3055 Gem Rd. NW, Carrollton, OH 44615.  Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.