Sister Kathleen Ogrin

The life of Sister Kathleen Ogrin included service to countless individuals as she served as a teacher, principal, and childcare specialist.

Kathleen was born to Rudolph and Mary Ogrin on September 30, 1943. Her older brothers were James and Kenneth. She attended St. Paul’s School in Euclid and Villa Angela Academy in Cleveland.

After entering the Ursuline Congregation in 1961, Kathleen studied at St. John College and Kent State University, earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in education. She then began a long teaching career at St. Francis de Sales, St. William, St. Mary (Mentor), and Urban Community Schools. Kathleen proceeded to serve as principal of St. Mary Magdalene and St. Mary (Mentor) Schools.

In 1990 Kathleen assumed directorship of Holy Family Learning Center in Lakewood, now known as Lakewood Catholic Academy. For 27 years she led teachers in serving childcare needs of hundreds of children aged six weeks to five years of age. Kathleen assisted Holy Family in creating a homelike atmosphere for the children in its care.

Kathleen retired to the Ursuline Motherhouse in Pepper Pike in 2019 and then in 2024 to Light of Hearts Villa in Bedford. Within both communities she was known for her deep spirituality, love of her sisters, and her sense of humor.

Kathleen died April 19, 2026. She is survived by her Ursuline Sisters; sisters-in-law, Kathy and Marlena; and nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services for Sister Kathleen Ogrin

Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00am, Light of Hearts Villa, 283 Union Street, Bedford, Thursday, April 30, with visitation preceding at 9:00am. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland: www.ursulinesisters.org or 6085 Parkland Blvd., #175, Mayfield Hts., OH 44124. Arrangements by DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott.