Barbara J. Kell

Barbara J. Kell, age 68, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Born on September 16, 1956, in Jamestown, she was the daughter of Carol Jean Davis Randall and Paul Zurface.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald R. Kell.

She attended Greeneview High School and graduated from Laurel Oaks. Barbara worked as a para-professional for Montgomery County ESC. She was a member of the SOS Women’s Group at JCC and enjoyed being with her grand and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: Joshua Kell of Jamestown and Angela (John) Dailey of Xenia. Also left to cherish her memory are grandchildren: Michael (Chelsea) Dailey, Morgan (Jon) Ritz, Matthew Dailey, Mackenzie (Samantha) Dailey, Cora (Hunter) Osbourn, Curtis (Brenna) Kell, and Carmen Kell; eight great grandchildren: Lacie, Rubie, Peyton, Brooklynn, Cholee, Miley, William, and Connar; along with siblings: Jim Zurface, Susan Smith; several nieces and nephews and special sister in-law, Toni Fields.

A visitation will be held at the Jamestown Church of Christ on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 10am – 12 Noon, when a funeral service will begin. Burial to follow at Silvercreek II Cemetery. Littleton Funeral Home, Sabina, has been entrusted with arrangements.