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Juanita Kaufman Obituary
1922 - 2019
Juanita Esther Scheiderer Kaufman, 97, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 in Toledo Hospital. Born to Jacob and Florence (McClurg) Scheiderer in Darby Township, Ohio, March 14, 1922, on the family farm; she lived most of her life in the Columbus area. She married Warren Harding Kaufman in 1940, divorcing in 1955. She is survived by a son, Ronald (Shirley); daughter, Sherry (John) Ferne; grandchildren, Michael (Linda), Eric, Jennifer Mullins, Beth (Rob) Johnson, Karen (Steve) Roberts and Jeffrey (Tonya) Meck; 11 great grandchildren; 2 great-greats. Also surviving are sisters, Ruth Anderson, JoAnn O'Connor, Patricia Rossel; sister-in-law, Anna Scheiderer; and brother-in-law, Tony Lancia; along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding Juanita in death were brothers Norbert, Jacob J. and Emmett along with sisters Dorothy Worthington, Beverly Lancia, and daughter Shirley Ann Meck. Juanita worked in many Columbus factories, was a neighborhood organizer and mother and grandmother neighborhood figure to many. As president of the Westbrook/Eastfield Neighborhood Association, she organized the National Night Out and presided over it for twenty years. The Franklin Township Trustees have created an annual "Juanita Kaufman Award" in her honor. A memorial service is planned for August 24, 11:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Grove City. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to the church.
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David Shanks
November 4, 2019
Our neighborhood will never be the same. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. So spry and willing to move mountains of problems in the community. So gracious this soul that we all can feel a huge lose. Our little Township will suffer now because the straightforwardness of this persons will is lost. Thank you Juanita for excepting me into the block watch. I always looked at you in amazement for your sharpness tactful mind and the will to keep going no matter what.
Vicki Blubaugh
August 22, 2019
As all the Scheiderer women are known for their generosity and compassion, I was blessed to know Juanita through our church and family connections. May God surround everyone who mourns her loss with comfort, love, and wonderful memories. Juanita leaves a legacy of love through her family. Thank you, Juanita, for being a positive role model in my life.
Linda Diehl
August 20, 2019
Juanita was a wonderful person filled with joy. He life is a legacy for many. She will be sadly missed by all her friends and church family at St John's Lutheran Church. She was an inspiration to all. God bless her family. Bill & Linda Diehl
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