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Elizabeth Monahan Obituary

Monahan Elizabeth H. Monahan, 96, of Worthington and previously of Trumbull, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2015. She was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Charles and Helen Puidak. Retired from Remington Arms/DuPont after nearly 40 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents, husband John Lemachko, husband William Monahan, niece Joan Larson, sister Marion Corbin, brothers Joseph Sedor, Edward Sedor and Vincent Puidak. She is survived by her nieces, Marilyn Baldwin of Worthington and Martha (Nick) Ismailoff of Port Saint Lucie, FL; great-nieces, Kim (John) Desidere of Siesta Key, FL, Robin (Joe) Adamo of Southington, CT, Kimberly (Joachim) Reich of Lake Forest, IL, and Liz (Kemper) Allison of Worthington; and her adored great-great nieces and nephews, David (Ashley) Allison of Worthington, Alyssa Stried of Libertyville, IL, Michael Allison, Katie Allison, Bobby Adamo of Southington, CT, Cianna Desidere of Siesta Key, FL; and dear friend, Marty McKinney of Columbus. "Aunt Betty" loved life, traveling, her many friends and family members and helping others in need. She had a great sense of humor, a big heart, and was direct and to the point. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A private memorial service will be held at a later date with burial to follow in Bridgeport, CT. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 6 to Oct. 11, 2015.

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Kim Desideri

October 7, 2015

Dear Liz and Kemper and Aunt Marilyn and all the kids, So sorry about Aunt Betty, as we know how near and dear she was to all of you, the care and kindnes you gave to her,along with a all the long hours you gave to her unknowingly to keep her comfortable and safe.You are have been and will continually be truly blessed for the fortitude and perseverance you given her because of Love..She I know was for her grateful to have a family such as yours with arms wide open with only love to give ..Thank you, as I know she counted her blessings for all of you every day...Xxoo Kim, John and Cianna

Heather Kirker

October 6, 2015

Love you all Allison family , I'm so sorry for the loss of your Aunt Betty, you were blessed for many years !

Ramsdell's and Conwell's

October 6, 2015

She personified a wonderful love for life and will always be fondly remembered. She treated everyone she met as part of her family and we were proud to have considered her part of ours.

Jim Stried

October 6, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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