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John Michael "Mike" Durbin
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He was born on September 8, 1953, in Mount Vernon and was the son to the late John C. and Marjorie (Tschappat) Durbin.
Mike graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1971 and continued his education with Columbus State, Ohio State, and Otterbein College achieving multiple degrees. He passed as a proud employee of Ohio Health where he started nearly 50 years prior.
Mike's passions included his family, boating, baseball, Buckeyes, and his pursuit of his pilot's license.
Mike is survived by his four children Amy Saum, Jason (Heidi) Durbin, Jonathan (Lauren) Durbin, Jami (Nick Gordon) Durbin; his seven grandchildren, Ryan, Finn, Wyatt, Wesley, Waylon, Paisley, Quinn; and a brother, Alex (Susan) Durbin; longtime companion Laurie Posekany, and her two daughters Jamie and Allison.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Snyder Funeral Home – Lasater Chapel, 11337 Upper Gilchrist Rd. in Mount Vernon. Where memorial services will follow at 1:00 PM.
To express a condolence to the Durbin family, please visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com
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Magersa
January 16, 2025
Mike already missed you so much. I work with Mike three years at Westerville OhioHealth Emergency Lab. He was an intelligent man when it comes to science. He has a great passion for clinical science. I learn numerous from him. Sometimes he can be funny at work showing his biceps and triceps. Mike was more than a colleague.
His presence will be deeply missed, but his impact will remain in the hearts of all who worked with him. Magersa.
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Ruth Holzapfel
January 15, 2025
We made it through Covid!
Ruth Holzapfel
January 15, 2025
I worked alongside Mike for 13 years at the Westerville emergency care center lab. I was a middle aged woman, right out of school, starting a second career. Mike trained me, mentored me, and exhibited an astounding amount of patience, grace, and humor in putting up with my limitations. We had a lot of good times as well as challenging times, and there is already a huge empty space in our lab that no one else will ever be able to fill. Mike, you left to soon, too suddenly, and we didn´t get a chance to thank you for all your hard work or to say goodbye. You are missed.
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