Jane E. O'Malia

October 15, 1926 ~ July 11, 2021
Jane E. O’Malia, 94, lifelong Indianapolis resident, passed away at home July 11, 2021. Jane was born October 15, 1926, to the late Patrick and Delia (Conway) Gaughan.
She graduated from St. John Academy and Marian College with honors. Jane was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, prior to becoming a charter member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Jane enjoyed being in the St. Jude and Knights of Columbus choirs through the years. She loved children and was the playground supervisor for years at St. Jude, where she was affectionately referred to as “Mrs. O”. Jane was an avid tennis player and never turned down an opportunity to attend the U.S. Open. Above all, Jane was an incredible wife, mom, grandma, sister, and aunt. She was her children’s biggest cheerleader, attending countless CYO sporting events. Jane will be fondly remembered by her loving family and many friends for her loving, caring manner, and delightful sense of humor.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years, David P. O’Malia; sisters, Helen Dale and Mary Allen; brother, Patrick Gaughan.
Survivors include her children, Patrick (Karen) O’Malia, Maureen (Mike) Leslie, Monica (Eric) Baugh, and Sean O’Malia; sister, Rose Johnson; grandchildren, Thomas O’Malia, Kari (Evan) Brock, Sammy, Andrew, and Carly Baugh; great grandchildren, Brady, Reagan, and Audrey.
Jane’s Life Celebration® visitation will be Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 4 to 8 p.m., at the O’Riley Funeral Home, where morning prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 15, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m., Thursday, in St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the C.Y.O.; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
Sending lots of love and prayer during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy. Your mother (Aunt Janie) was a warm and caring person. She will be missed. Thoughts and prays from Randy and Kim OMalia
This lady put a smile on a lot of kids faces over the years including mine. She was always a joy to be around. Condolences to you Pat, Sean, and girls. Tom House
Thomas and Brady, We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. With Love, Haley, Hannah and Casey Pace
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I felt very privileged to sit next to Janie in the st . Jude choir! She always tried to “keep us in line.” Loved all her stories. Her stories of “her” squirrel (Fatso) still make me smile. No one had greater love for her family, and she made everyone around her feel like family! Many years we walked down to her house on Halloween and other days and she always had “a little something ” for my kids. The kid in her was always front and center in her, and she made all of us want to share in that. I want to be her “when I grow up!”
May Jane rest in the peace of the Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have wonderful memories of Jane. She was a very pleasant person. Her smile was a gift to all of us. She will be missed by many. Prayers, Sister James Michael Kesterson
Condolences to you and your family. God bless you and keep you. May his face shine upon you and give you peace. Paula and Ken
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time, with all our love.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Thinking of you
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our sincerest sympathy’s upon your loss. May the love of our Lord fortify you in your time of need.
You have my sympathy. Sorry I was unable to attend the service. She was in my wedding and we ran around all of the time in younger years. She was wonderful and I have lots of good memories. I am sure she is in heaven. Iwill get her a Mass and try to put flowers on her grave. Transcribed for Pat Nelis. 8803 Madison Ave, Apt 303C Indianapolis, IN 46227