Mary Jane Coon

On October 19, 2024, Mary Jane Coon passed away at Sunrise of Findlay after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was 86 years old.

Mary Jane was born on May 15, 1938, in Marion, Ohio to Dorothy and Bernard Coon who, along with her only sister, Anita, and her nephew, William Damron, preceded her in death. She is survived by her niece, Sheri Damron, her nephew, David Eschedor (Jennifer Feehan), and his children, Nichole Eschedor, Tiffany Rowland (Tyler), and Kimberly Eschedor (Mike Jones). She is also survived by two great-great nieces Kinsley and Brooklyn Jones.

Mary Jane was a music teacher and gave private piano lessons. She finished her teaching career at Fostoria City Schools, and when she retired, she loved keeping up with her students through Facebook. She was a devoted member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, especially enjoying being in the church choir. She nurtured her love of travel by often joining other parishioners on trips. Throughout her life, she travelled to all seven continents and all 50 states. She was an avid quilter, winning many awards at quilt shows, and she loved to babysit, becoming a treasured part of her charges’ families.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 25, at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 120 Sandusky St., Findlay. The viewing will begin at 10 a.m. that morning at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew’s.

HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay, (419-422-1500) is honored to serve Mary Jane’s family and friends. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.