Nancy Lou Plescia, aged 92, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, in Loveland, OH. Born in Cleveland, she was the daughter of James and Ada (Perry) Taylor and the sister of Sandra Verba, all of whom preceded her in death. Nancy was a graduate of West High School, class of 1950 and began attending night classes at Fenn College (now Cleveland State) where she met her future husband, Frank A. Plescia.
On May 2, 1953, she married Frank and together they built their family. She was mother to Mark (deceased), Marcia, Frank (Carly), and Chris (Renee). She was also grandmother to Nicholas, Anthony, Daniel (Taryn), and Maria.
Nancy was deeply dedicated to her Catholic faith and was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Circleville for many decades. She played a vital role in founding several parish programs for youth and adult education, including CCD and RCIA and was active in the Altar and Rosary Society. Her leadership shone through when she chaired St. Joseph's 100th-anniversary celebration. She also served on a number of committees and boards with the Diocese of Columbus.
Nancy was also active in the community serving on the Eden Place Board of Directors, a volunteer at the Berger Hospital Gift Shop and was a familiar face in the information booth at Pumpkin Show.
Nancy and Frank loved to travel. They explored Italy, cruised the Caribbean, Canada, New England, and the Panama Canal, and took road trips across the United States, with favorite destinations being the Grand Canyon, Oregon, and Amish Country in Ohio.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 26, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Circleville, followed by inurnment at St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Plescia Family Scholarship Endowment Fund #320AIL, c/o The Catholic Foundation, 257 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, or to a charity of your choice in her name, as she was a strong supporter of charitable causes.
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