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Mary Edsall Obituary
She was born May 15, 1952 in Johnson City, Tennessee. Her parents were Harold and Hilda "Scheve" Vayhinger.
Mary Anne earned her Bachelor's degree from Ohio Northern University and served her community as a well-respected educator for Circleville City Schools for more than 25 years. She enthusiastically substituted, then taught AP U.S. history, as well as American and world history. Everything Mary Anne did, she put 200 percent into it.
She served as former president of the Berger Hospital Guilds, former member of Circleville Junior Women's, member of P.E.O., and was part of Alpha Xi Delta sorority in college. Mary Anne was also an environmentalist, and even received the Ohio Environmentalist of the Year Award for her work in Pickaway County. She also served on the Ohio Governor's Emergency Response Commission.
Along with being a strong woman in her community, she was the beloved matriarch of her family. She will be missed dearly by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Mary Anne is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Barbara Tuttle.
Left to mourn her passing is her husband of 47 years, Kenneth Edsall; her children, Allison (Jason) Alexander, Aaron (Inna) Edsall and Melanie (Luke) Schumaker; her grandchildren, Anneliese, Blake and Kaitlyn Alexander, Maxim and Konstantin Edsall, and Riggan Schumaker.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home, located at 151 East Main Street Circleville.
Mary's funeral service will be held Friday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. with Ted Machnik officiating at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Circleville City School Foundation, 388 Clark Drive Circleville, or online CirclevilleCitySchoolFoundation.org/donate.
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The Oflag 64 Family
April 1, 2021
Dear Ken and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Mary. We send you our sincere sympathies along with our thoughts and prayers. May beautiful memories sustain and strengthen you as you grieve. We know she is mightily missed.
Kurt Hunter
February 22, 2021
I remember the first time I saw Mary Anne. She was standing on the porch of the old Welfare Dept on Mound St. She had on a red maternity coat & couldn't even button it. I can see that in my head as if it was yesterday. When Candy got in the car I said that lady looks like she's having twins or triplets. I'm not sure if Mary Anne even knew then that it was twins. But many years later those very talented twins were in musicals I directed at CHS. Another memory I have was after Mary Anne was teaching Social Studies at CHS. In The morning I always walked down the hallway in which her room was located because if she went down the hall first it had the fragrance of lilies of the valley perfume & that made a good start for my day. Mary Anne was a very special person and I am sorry for your loss.
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Rachel
February 15, 2021
She was a dedicated and passionate teacher! She put so much passion into everything she did and left quite a legacy
Patricia Meyer
February 13, 2021
Dear Ken and Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you during the loss of your beautiful, fun-loving, talented, creative Mary Anne. She was such a joy and had a wonderful sense of humor. There are so many memories. RIP Mary Anne, in the arms of Jesus. May God comfort you, Ken and your lovely Family in the days ahead. Jim joins me in sending our love, prayers and deepest sympathy. Pat Meyer
Sam
February 13, 2021
Ken, I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Melanie Mann
February 12, 2021
I had the pleasure to work with Mary Ann for years at Circleville High School. She was an outstanding educator; bright, energetic, with a sharp wit, she challenged her students. We had many conversations after school in which she and I "solved" the world's problems. She leaves a legacy to her children and grandchildren. Thank you, Mary Ann, for being you.
Sue Morrison
February 12, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss, we met Mary at Lamaze class 40 years ago. What a fun couple! Praying for comfort and peace!
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