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Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, to parents Elizabeth and Austin "Putt" Story, Meg graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where she launched a career as a public health nurse, serving those most in need in the Atlanta area. It was in Atlanta that she met the love of her life, husband Paul Yancich. After marrying, in 1981 Meg and Paul moved to Cleveland, where they had two children, Nina and Putt Yancich.
Throughout her life, Meg excelled in all the roles she held: devoted daughter and sibling, faithful and supportive wife, present and dedicated mother, vibrant and engaged friend, confidant, and loving grandmother. Meg was highly active in her community, attending over 1,000 Cleveland Orchestra concerts, being a member of two local Garden Clubs, serving as president and member of the Cleveland Music and Drama Club, and serving on the altar guild at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where she was a long-time parishioner. Meg had many long time special friends and will be remembered for her intelligent humor, love of reading, contagious laughter, passion for good coffee, her incisive mind and amazing smile.
She is survived by her husband, Paul; daughter, Nina Eastman, her husband Colin Eastman and their two children, Owen and Austin; son, Putt Yancich, his wife Priscille Yancich and their two sons; and four siblings.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Cleveland Institute of Music and The Cleveland Orchestra.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, August 26th, at MURPHY FUNERAL, 95 S. FRANKLIN ST., CHAGRIN FALLS, OHIO FROM 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 27th, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Please meet at the church. Musical prelude begins at 9:30 a.m. Private burial to follow. Please sign the funeral home Tribute Wall at:
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Stephen and Carolyn Warner
Yesterday
Paul and Meg and Steve and I shared a warm, loving friendship for over 40 years. Although, with our busy lives, we didn´t get together often, we always picked up where we left off and cherished our times together at dinners in Cleveland, in New York City, in Miami, and frequently on tour in Europe and beyond. Meg was kind, a great listener, loved to laugh, and was sincerely supportive of our entire family. Her passing is a huge loss to many people in many different ways. Rest in peace, dear friend!
Steve, Carolyn, Ari and Ellen
Andrew Sords
Yesterday
Sending condolences to the Yancich family. I saw Meg at hundreds of orchestra concerts over thirty years, and even on tour or around Chagrin. She was eternally warm and her smile lightened the room. What a class act Meg was, and she will be missed.
Virginia McCormac
Yesterday
I met Meg at Music and Drama Club and I am very sad we lost her. Sending my deepest sympathies to the family. Meg was a lovely person.
Sarah Alexander
Yesterday
It was a blessing to know her. Her kind and loving spirit were an inspiration. Love and peace, Sarah Alexander.
Jodi and Stefano Marino
Yesterday
Meg was one of the kindest, most joyful, and loving people we´ve ever had the privilege of knowing. Words fall short of expressing how deeply she will be missed by all who knew her. We always looked forward to seeing Meg-she had a way of brightening the day just by being herself. Her warmth, laughter, and generous spirit will live on in all of us she touched. She will never be forgotten.
Nancy Kisler Anderson
Yesterday
Dear Yancich family, I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother.
I´ve known Meg my entire life. We went to the same church in Chillicothe and we graduated in the class of 1970. Meg was one of those people that was always kind, always smiling and her laugh was unmatched. I have so many memories of Meg. I send all of you prayers for comfort and peace at this time as you mourn your wife, mother and grandmother.
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