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Tanya Clark Obituary
POWELL - Tanya Kay Clark, 79, passed away on April 15, 2025.
She was born on February 14, 1946, in Lima, OH to the late Edgar and Helen Sawmiller and graduated class of 1964 from Spencerville High School.
On January 20, 1968, in Lima, OH, she married David Lee Clark, who preceded her in death on July 2, 2024.
Tanya was a beautician and salon owner in the Northland area of Lima for many decades before eventually retiring in 2014. In her final years she moved to the Columbus, OH area to be with her son (Scott) and granddaughter (Devan) who were with her at time of passing.
Tanya is also survived by her brother (Daryl) and sister-in-law (Gina).
A private graveside service for family only will be held at Hartford Cemetery, Spencerville, OH. In lieu of flowers or condolences the family asks that you make a donation to the American Cancer Society or similar organization.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tanya Clark
Gina & Daryl Sawmiller
July 7, 2025
In loving memory of my sister and sister-in-law. You are forever in our thoughts and hearts. Love Daryl aka Doh & Gina.
Courtney Landers
May 1, 2025
Tanya was my first beautician, my grandma took me there almost every week for her appointments and Tanya always done my hair until I was about 15. When I was little, she joked and told me she could never take off her belt cause she would fall apart lol! I was young and gullible and believed her. She was so funny. Her and my grandma were pretty good friends other than being patrons at her beauty shop, and I always loved anytime I got to see her. I will never forget her.
Amy Prichard
April 23, 2025
What great memories I have of going with my Mom and hanging with she and Tanya every Saturday morning when I was growing up. Usually Tanya´s mom would bring us Kewpees and we would just talk and laugh, and talk and laugh as Tanya did our hair. Scott I think I saw u once when you were little... but your Mom was always so very proud of you! It sounded always like u were a mini Einstein! And Darryl seems like somehow u often ended up at the beauty shop with us on Saturday mornings.
Tanya used to purposely squirt water in my ear when washing my hair, but I couldn´t get mad because of that great laugh she had I remember thinking what a big heart and "spirit" was in that petite body... and she introduced me to the shag haircut, and if here today she´d laugh at how similar my hair looks today.
She was one of those people that u remember always with a smile because she made u feel like you mattered, and I know if here today she , mom and I would pick up right where we left off.
Sending warm thoughts and prayers for the comfort of great memories and a life well lived. I so enjoyed her
Roy & Judy Pool and Family
April 22, 2025
We are so very sorry for the loss of your mom and sister. Tanya sure was a very kind and sweet lady. May you find peace in the loving memories you all share.
Mark Binkley
April 18, 2025
The world is missing a very special women and a dear classmate. She was well liked by all. May you rest in peace. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo.
Bonnie Brooks Hall
April 18, 2025
Tanya was my lifelong best friend starting in Kindergarten through graduation and beyond. I will truly miss her.
Grace Turnwald
April 18, 2025
Scoot, Devan. Daryl and Gina, So sorry for your loss. I Did not know it was that bad , the last time I talked to her she seemed pretty good. She sure loved you all very much and especially enjoyed Devan. May she rest in peace with Dave. I had worked with her after she started her shop at Northland. We always had a lot of fun. Grace
Mick Ball
April 18, 2025
I had forgotten that Tanya shared my birthday. We were good friends in school and I´m sorry we didn´t connect in these last few years not realizing that she was so close to Beth Ann and me here in Worthington. Sincere condolences to her family. Mick and Beth Ann Ball
Betty {Meyer} Dohse
April 18, 2025
I loved her a great person, SOOO sorry to hear of her passing, don't be surprised to find flowers near the cemetery gate.
Patricia Stelzer
April 18, 2025
Dear Daryl and Gina,
We were so sorry to learn of the passing of your sister.
Terry and Pat Stelzer
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