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Elizabeth Zag Obituary

ZAG Elizabeth "Betty" Cecilia (Lucas) Zag, age 95, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 30, 2012. She was a loving, dedicated and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who will be missed by all and never forgotten. She was born February 4, 1917 in Corning, Ohio. Member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church for over 56 years. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Tessie Lucas, her husband of 29 years Michael J. Zag, all of her brothers Johnny Lucas, Stephen (Irma Moore) Lucas, Frank (Ethel) Lucas and Andrew (Ann) Lucas, all of her sisters, Margaret (Corbert) Hammond, Anna (Andy) Jozsa and Julia (George "Rocky") Rockwell. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Cecilia Ridenour, Canal Winchester, OH; her son Joseph Michael Zag, Whitehall, OH with whom she made her home; and her son, Christopher G. (Lisa) Zag, Columbus, OH; six grandchildren, Allen (Paige) Ridenour, Marietta, OH, Sean (Lisa) Ridenour, Granville, OH, Bruce (Nayesha) Ridenour, Canal Winchester, OH, Amie (Ryan) Keller, Delaware, OH, and Michael and Alyssa Zag, Columbus, OH; nine great-grandchildren, Erin (Brooks Chrzan) Hamill, Sarah, Alex, Ben, Calum, Lee Ann and Malena Ridenour and Austen and Jessica Keller; one great-great-grandchild, Amara Chrzan; brothers-in-law, Andy (Clara) Zag, Reynoldsburg, OH, Robert Zag, Riverview, MI; sisters-in-law, Irene D. Eanes, Riverview, MI, Thelma Zag, Columbus, OH, and Nancy Zag, Galloway, OH; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; longtime friends, Ruth Hawk, Elizabeth "Libby" Herbst, Ruth Miller, Gordon and Doris Rader and Herb and Geri Torr; "adopted daughter" Ciatisa "Vi" Walker. Special thanks to caregivers Tina Long and Tracey Whitmill for the extra special loving and personal care they gave our mother during her final days. Friends may call Friday, January 4, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN EAST CHAPEL, 4019 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43227. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4383 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213. Rev. Fr. William L. Arnold, Celebrant. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery, St. Mark Section, Lockbourne, Ohio. The family requests no floral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Macular Degeneration Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053. Visit www.egan-ryan.com to offer condolences.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 31, 2012 to Jan. 4, 2013.
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No more illness or pain. I thank you for all the love and faith lessons taught.

Paige Ridenour

January 11, 2013

Dear Joe, Our deepest sympathy,and prayers for your comfort during this time of loss. Betty was a lovely woman and she will be missed by all of us. She was blessed to have a son like you.
May your loving memories provide you comfort. Dr. Robert George/Dr. Jason Kahan and staff.

January 9, 2013

Our prayers go out to the Zag family, Chris, Lisa, Michael and Alyssa. We know you will miss your mother and grandmother dearly . Time is healing and you remain in our thoughts at this time. If you need anything please ask.

The Paquin family,
Joe, Char and Andrew

January 5, 2013

My prayers go ou to the Zag family.Ms Elizabeth was a very nice Lady whom i had a pleasure of taking care of. She will be missed and Never forgotten.She had a beautiful family who loved her dearly.And Joey was a caring, loveable son who went above and beyond for the love he had for his mom. I Love you. Tina

Tina Long

January 4, 2013

Joe,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Denis Laroche

January 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rebecca Krouse

January 3, 2013

God has brought one of his most precious angels home. We will miss her unconditional love, her beautiful laugh and her strong faith which she shared with us over many years.

Paige Ridenour

January 3, 2013

Continuing to pray for Joe and family during this time. It was an honor and a privilege to be a caregiver for Elizabeth. I will miss her terribly.

Traci Whitmill

January 3, 2013

Mrs. Cecilia and Family, May God give you peace and strength during this difficult time. We will continue to pray for you.
Love Luvenia Echols and Family

January 3, 2013

Cecilia and Family may God give you strength and peace during this difficult time.
We will continue to pray for you.
Love Luvenia Echols and Family

January 3, 2013

Joe..I will be praying for you and your siblings during the loss of your dear mother. God will give you peace and comfort during your darkest hours of sorrows...

Mary Hamilton

January 3, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home

December 31, 2012

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