An Ohio woman was mauled to death by her neighbor's two mixed-mastiff dogs on Friday, the New York Daily News reported.

Authorities found the body of Klonda Richey, 57, on the sidewalk, with her clothes allegedly ripped off from the brutal attack. As officers approached the scene, the dogs charged at them, prompting police to shoot and kill them before they could cause any more harm. 

Later in the day, Richey's neighbors, 28-year-old Andrew Nason and 23-year-old Julie Custer, were arrested. They are expected to be charged with reckless homicide. 

An autopsy report from the Montgomery County's Coroners Office will likely be released on Monday.

According to WHIO-TV, the dogs had a long history of complaints prior to Friday's tragic incident. 

Friends and colleagues expressed their shock at Richey's death, especially because she was such an animal lover. City officials said they recovered 20 healthy cats from her home during the investigation. 

"It's so ironic that this devout animal lover would be killed by animals in such a brutal, aggressive way," said Ann Stevens, who worked with Richey for 16 years at the Montgomery County Job & Family Services Administration Services Division.

"Every conversation I had with Klonda included cats - she was very passionate about animals and their well being and because of that she always had a special place in my heart."

Richey was also active in local politics and volunteered with the Montgomery County Republican Party. 

"I looked up and couldn't believe it, I was shocked," said chairman Rob Scott.

"She was always smiling and upbeat and positive, I never heard her say one negative thing about anyone," he added. "She always looked on the positive side of life."