Elinor Ruth "Peggy" Au, 85, of Ontario, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born August 23, 1931 in Licking County, Ohio she was the daughter of Oren O. and Jennie (Doan) McCurdy.
Peggy worked as a LPN at Mansfield General and was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the Naomi Shrine # 10 and along with her husband, Richard, attended High Twelve. Peggy loved her puzzles, was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening. She looked forward to her lunches with her nieces and always had a lap ready for children, as well as a hug. Peggy loved her children and her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all.
She is survived by her children, Michael L. (Dorothy) Au of Mansfield, James J. (Donna) Au of Charlotte, North Carolina, Melinda L. (Paul) Suddes of Belmont, North Carolina and Melissa S. (Larry) Humbert of Indianapolis, Indiana; grandchildren, Benjamin (Melannie) Au, Douglas (Danyelle) Au, Daniel Suddes, Thomas Suddes, Joseph Humbert, Carolyn Humbert, Jennifer (Scott) Abbink and Lindsay Au; great grandchildren, Brittany Au, Christian Au, Noah Au, Mason Au, Gabriel Baldwin and Oliver Au; several nieces and nephews; many beloved friends and neighbors.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard R. Au; brothers, Charles, Arthur and Kenneth McCurdy; and sisters, Eva Meier, Mildred Greene and Deloris Foster.
Friends may call from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017 at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1262 Ashland Road, Mansfield. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the church conducted by Rev. Bonnie Peltomaa with additional calling hours one hour prior to the service from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St.. Timothy Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, Hospice of North Central Ohio or the charity of the donor's choice.
The Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is privileged to serve the family of Peggy Au.
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