Mary Jane Corwin

Mary “Jane” (Roby) Corwin, 91, of Pataskala, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Jane was born at her Aunt Etta Beeson’s home in Westerville, Ohio on March 21, 1931. She graduated as Valedictorian from Summit Station High School in 1949. Jane married Ralph O. Corwin on July 15, 1950. Preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Ralph Corwin; parents, J.R. “Dick” and Catherine (Brossman) Roby; sister, Lou Ann Cordell; and son-in-law Chet Hazelton. She is survived by her two daughters, Jeri Sue Burgess and Cheryl Ann (Todd) Rhodes; 7 grandchildren: Stephanie (Nate) May, Jane (Garth) Fisher, Jill (Barry) Daniels, Jessica (Danny) Saft, Danton (Shannon) Watts, Christopher (Crystal) Burgess, Brian (Ashley) Burgess; 16 great grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter. She loved each one with all her heart. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Jane devoted many years as a room mother, Girl Scout leader, Sunday School teacher and church liturgist. She was a volunteer with the Easter Seals telethon and member of Jersey Presbyterian Church. Jane joined Wahneta Chapter #235, Order of the Eastern Star, in 1961 and served in many offices including 6 times as Worthy Matron. In 1994 she served as Deputy Grand Matron of District 12. She also served on many District and Grand Chapter committees through the years. She was honored to serve as an Assembly Page for the Most Worthy Grand Matron of General Grand Chapter in 2000. Jane retired from Allstate Insurance Company after 25 years on Dec. 31, 1993. Friends may call from 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 289 S. Main St., Pataskala, OH 43062. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Frank Carl officiating. Interment will be at Jersey Cemetery.