Jean Witt Maloney, 100, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, April 25, 2014 at Heartland of Marion. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Keith Maloney, who died February 8, 1985 and her brother, Marlowe Witt.
Jean was a member of the American Red Cross during World War II and was stationed at McGuire General Hospital in Richmond, VA. She then spent 37 years as a dedicated elementary school teacher in the Marion City School system. She was also a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Delaware, Ohio.
She is survived by daughters, Sally Howard and Sharon (Allen) Gale, and grandchildren, Mathew and Ryan Howard all of Marion, Oh., and Lindsey and David Gale of Columbus, Oh. Her family would like to express their sincere thanks to her wonderful caregivers at Kingston and Heartland.
Friends may call Wednesday, April 30, from 5 p. m.- 8 p. m. at Boyd-Born Funeral Home in Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross or to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 45 W. Winter Street, Delaware, OH 43015. A Private family service will be held Thursday, May 1, 2014.
On line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com
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