Mary Jo Bell Obituary
The passing of Mary Jo Bell of Ashland, Kentucky occurred on September 11, 2026. Mary Jo, born on May 17, 1948, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Bond and Edna Lemon Bond; and her husbands, Lanny Pack and Vincent Patrick Bell. She is survived by: her children, David J. Klaiber (Sierra) of Mooresville, Elizabeth Ann Crace of Ashland, Robert William "Bobby" Klaiber (Kaitlyn) of Lexington and Kathryn "Katie" Lynch of Ashland, Kentucky; her sister Judy Metcalf (Al) of Cincinnati, Ohio; her nieces, Michelle Metcalf VanOudenallen of Cincinnati, Ohio and Christina Metcalf McKinney of Cincinnati, Ohio; and her nephew Scott Metcalf of Cincinnati, Ohio. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Steen Funeral Homes - Central Ave Chapel (1501 Central Ave, Ashland, KY 41101). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Family Catholic Church (900 Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY 41101).
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Mary Jo's name to Holy Family Catholic Church, 900 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101.
