LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OHIO – Catina Diana Zinkhen, age 52, of Liberty Township, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was born on August 23, 1972, in Statesboro, Georgia to Thomas and Marietta Diana (Payne) Caruso.

Cat was a committed salesperson in consumer products for several years, quickly becoming the top seller in the district. She was a member of Northstar Church in Loveland, Ohio. She had an overwhelming passion to care for others. This demonstrated itself in her unconditional love for her children and her focused ministry in caring for the homeless. She possessed an indomitable spirit of faith, exemplified true perseverance, and had one of the most contagious laughs.

Cat is preceded in death by her mother, Marietta Diana Caruso; and her brother, Thomas John Caruso. She is survived by her father, Thomas Gaspare Caruso; her children, Nathan Cody (Catherine) Townsend, Alexis Marietta Caruso, Grace Catina Gardiner, and Sophia Faith Zinkhen; her grandchildren, De'Veah Alexis Skye Dawson and Ayden Akari Dawson; and her siblings, Micheal Robert Caruso and Amanda Elisibeth (Caruso) Schiesl.

The family will receive visitors at Northstar Church, 11020 S. Lebanon Rd., Loveland, OH, on Thursday, May 1. Visitation will be from 10 – 11 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11 AM with Pastor Tyler Detrick officiating. Interment will be at the Hopewell Cemetery immediately following the service.

Memorial contributions may be directed, in Cat’s memory, to Northstar Church or any local homeless shelter. Donor envelopes will be provided at the funeral. Flowers may be delivered to the church on Thursday, May 1, from 8 - 10 AM. For additional information and to view Cat’s online obituary, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.


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