Marcia Charton Huffman, 85, passed away peacefully April 13, 2019 surrounded by family. She was born 2 pounds 15 ounces on February 28, 1934 to Lucinda Harvey Charton and Charles Charton of Bolivar, Ohio. She was an only child but was blessed with many cousins which she remained close with through the years.
Marcia graduated from Bolivar High School and then took education classes at Kent State University which prepared her to establish the first preschool program in Bolivar.
She married Glen Huffman in 1955 and they raised three children. She was a devoted wife and mother who dedicated her life to her family. Once her children started school, she became a teacher’s aide at Lincoln Way Elementary School. She loved working with the students and staff. Following retirement, Marcia enjoyed traveling with Glen, playing cards and rummikub, and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 54 years, Glen, who passed away on the same date, April 13, nine years earlier.
Marcia leaves behind son Mark (Chris) of Hillsdale, Michigan, daughter Lisa (Bill) of Dublin, Ohio, son Matt of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren Patrick, Kyle, and Colin Cavanaugh, Kim (Jeff) Vandlen, Matt (Lauryn) Mosley; great grandchildren Caleb, Anna and Noah Vandlen, Evangeline and Judah Mosley; and her beloved cat, Cinders. Marcia was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother to us and will be greatly missed.
Marcia’s family would also like to acknowledge and thank her close friends, the Cromwell’s and herother numerous close friends that made her life, and ours, better.
Friends will be received at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 4-7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dan Wingate officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Union Cemetery in Strasburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family recommends memorial contributions be made to Cat Welfare, 741 Wetmore Rd., Columbus, OH 43214.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Memorial Contributions
Cat Welfare, 741 Wetmore Rd., Columbus, OH 43214
Service
Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home
Visitation
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home
Marcia was a fabulous woman so generous and always pleasant. It’s been years since I have seen her but she helped shape my life. She will be missed.
Steve Shisler
Dear Mark, Lisa, and Matt, When reading Marcia’s obituary, I have a heavy heart and also a smile, knowing she is now with Glen, having missed him terribly since his passing 9 years, to the day, of she leaving her earthly home. I will forever be grateful for the years and time she spent in my classroom, helping “little people”: read, do math, giving them warm fuzzies, listening to their concerns, and offering her warm support. Marcia was a faithful friend! Wishing you and Family many reasons to smile when friends and Family gather to reminisce and celebrate your Mom. Love and hugs to all!
Marcia was a wonderful friend and will be missed. She always had a great smile.
Sorry for your loss. Jon Graef
Mark, Lisa and Matt – So very sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. Your Mom and Dad were the greatest neighbors that anyone could possibly ask for when we were all on Evergreen Drive in Dover. I have many fond memories when you kids played with ours and your Mom and I would visit back and forth.
Condolences to you and your entire family.
Matt and family, What a wonderful write up for your Mom. I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know her, but reading her story I can see she had a wonderful life full of family and helping children,
My condolences to the family. Mr. Huffman was my 5th grade teacher and I thought so much of him and Marcia. Praying for God’s comfort and peace.
Dear Huffman Family,
It is sad to experience the loss of such a dear member of our church community. And I know you all will be feeling this loss. May you enjoy wonderful memories and the gifts your mother gave you.
Life is not ended, but merely changed, and in this is our hope.
Love,
Linda and Dave