E. Maria DePalma

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E. Maria DePalma, 69, of Russells Point, OH, formerly of Columbus, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 14, 2025, while at her home.

Maria was born on July 30, 1955, in Columbus, a daughter of the late Robert Nunzio and Joyce Murrel (Office) DePalma.

Maria is survived by a daughter, Carrie Michelle (Brett) Lautenslager of Reynoldsburg, OH, two grandchildren, Ava and Asher, and two brothers, Robert DePalma and John DePalma.

Maria was a graduate of Upper Arlington High School. She was an office manager and worked at several professional offices in the Columbus area including Ohio Bar Liability Association, Environment Testing Laboratory and Durable Slate Company. 

She was a member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Russells Point. Maria enjoyed gardening, working in various art disciplines and interior decorating. She loved being at Indian Lake and her pets.

Father Jarred Kohn will begin Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Friday, February 21, at St. Mary of the Woods Church, 464 Madison Ave, Russells Point. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Bellefontaine, OH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in Maria’s memory to St. Vincent de Paul.

Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.