Beatrice Faye Reshan, 90, of Gibsonburg, OH and formerly of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully at home with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson by her side on September 23, 2020. She was born in Parkersburg, WV to Richard and Gladys (Eaton) Wigal. She moved to Columbus when she was 12 years old and was a 1948 graduate of North High School.While working at Cussin & Fern, she met John Reshan, whom she married on April 5, 1954 at Ohio Avenue Church. Faye went on to work as a bookkeeper for local pharmacies until retirement. John preceded her in death on December 22, 2017.
Faye was an active member of South United Methodist Church and later Gates-Fourth United Methodist Church. Faye served on the administrative board, was a member of United Methodist Women, and was a proud noodle maker for the annual Chicken Noodle Dinner. From sewing school outfits for her daughter to quilting blankets for the entire family, Faye’s craftmanship was felt throughout her family’s daily lives. Her love for gardening was enjoyed in endless jars of canned goods and fresh vegetables.
The family would like to thank Jessica, Ginny, Jeanann, and the entire team at Bridge Home Health and Hospice; granddaughter, Autumn Nance; and special friend, Elaine Crawfoot for their loving care of Faye.
Faye is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Aletha Reshan and Doug Wagner, Gibsonburg, OH; grandson, Nicholai John Reshan, New York City, NY; grandpups Rudy, Gibbs, Carlos, and Matty; sister, Wilma Saylor, Ostrander, OH; sister-in-law, Jeanette Wigal, Columbus, OH; Doug’s parents, Bernie and Terry Wagner and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Reshan; brother, William F. Wigal; nephews, Jim Graham, Kenny Wigal, and Joe Graham.
Services will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223. Visitation will be held in the Huntington Chapel at Green Lawn Cemetery from 10:00 – 11:00 am, followed by service at 11:00 am. Masks are required.
Memorials can be made in Faye’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or a hospice of donor’s choice.
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Arrangements were entrusted with Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425, E. State St., Fremont, OH 43420.
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Linda Wyckoff
Aletha, Doug and Nick I am so sorry for your loss. I did love Faye. She was a good person. I’m sure we will see her again on the other side. Love to you all. ❤⚘⚘
Al Roehrenbeck
Please accept our heartfeld sympathy Roehrenbek – Tigyer family at the loss of Faye. She now joins John after years of a good family example to all of us. We miss her and offer our prayers to the family,
Al Roehrenbeck
Barbara Kingery Foster
Faye was a beautiful woman inside and out. I grew up down the street from Faye, who I always refer to as ‘my second mom’–yes , I was blessed to have two wonderful mothers. I enjoyed many delicious meals from Faye’s kitchen—benefiting from the fruits and vegetables of her garden as well as from her love and care. My childhood best friend was her daughter, Aletha. Aletha, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I cherish the memories of many many good times with the Reshan family. Dear Lord, please bless Faye with eternal peace and grant her reward for the love she shared and gave to others in this world.