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Constance Marie “Connie” Griffin

Constance Marie “Connie” Griffin, 77 of Marion died January 25, 2016 at The Ohio State University Medical Center.  She was born March 4, 1938 in Lakeview to the late Bernard W. and Virginia (Nelson) Parr. On August 10, 1958 she married Ron Griffin at the Grace Chapel Christian Union Church in Santa Fe. Connie was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waldo.  In her younger years she had been a Rainbow Girl with the Order of the Eastern Star.  She had worked as an accountant for the Howard Swink Advertising Agency and the Lord Sullivan and Yoder Advertising Agency. She was a premier cook who loved taking care of her family, always making things from scratch.  Her homemaking talents also extended to sewing quilts and blankets. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Jeffrey L. (Carol) Griffin, Marion; Craig L. (Tara) Griffin, Worthington; four grandchildren, Dan (Alicia) Griffin, Sarah Griffin, Alex Griffin, and Elena Griffin; a great-grandson, Cooper Griffin; and a brother, Gene Parr, Marion. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Waldo with Pastor Sarah Schaaf officiating.  Burial will follow in Waldo Cemetery.  Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 AM. Memorial gifts may be made to the James Cancer Hospital, c/o The Ohio State University Foundation, 1480 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43221 or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 135 West Main Street, Waldo, OH 43356. The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Waldo Cemetery Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Condolences       to #1 from: Don & Becky Mares   Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 6:40 AM Jeff - Becky and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. #2 from: Martha Marion, OH Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 9:52 AM Connie was a positive influence in my life for many years and helped teach Dan and Sarah about the love of family by the way she lived her life. I still miss the cinnamon and pecan rolls at Christmas. My condolences to all of you. #3 from: Fred Smith  Richwood Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 10:03 AM Ron and family,may the memories of Connie help at this time,I send my condolences and prayers to you for strength and comfort #4 from: Jodie   Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 1:20 PM Dear Griffin Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. It breaks our hearts when death separates us from the ones we love so much. The Bible reminds us that God sees our pain and sadness and has promised that soon "death will be no more."(Revelation 21:4) He will heal our hearts by resurrecting our precious loved ones to life again.(John 6:40) Until then, I hope the memories of Connie and these promises from God comfort you now and in the days to come. #5 from: Chad and Kris Spencer Wapakoneta Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 5:07 PM Roland, Jeff, Craig and Family. Our deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of such a wonderful lady. She will be fondly remembered by us all. My deepest apologies that we will be unable to attend her services as I have a surgery scheduled that morning. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Chad, Kris and Kids #6 from: Gerry Cincinnati Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 7:45 PM Ron and family, Our heart, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Connie was simply the warmest, most engaging and instantly lioved person we have encountered. We will always remember her love for our family. God bless. #7 from: E. J. Stitt Marion, Ohio Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 12:06 PM Ron: Just wanted to express my condolences on the loss of your wife.  Am truly sorry.

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