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Services: Saturday May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Friday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in LaRue Add to Google Calendar

Margaret J. West, 83 of Marion (rural Green Camp) died Saturday May 16, 2026 at her home. She was born November 26, 1942 in Marion to the late Clifford Paul and Sara May (Longnecker) Reichardt. She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Anthony Maniaci. Margaret graduated from Heidelberg College in 1960. Her first job was working at Marion Power Shovel. But her heart was in teaching young people. Her first teaching job was at St. Marys in Marion. She then went on to her career job of teaching 6th grade at Elgin West (LaRue) Elementary until her retirement. Margaret stayed in contact with her “old” teachers through the Elgin Retired Teachers luncheons. She also very much enjoyed traveling with some of them, Hawaii was a favorite trip. Margeret was a longtime member of the Emanuel Reformed Church. In earlier days she had played the organ for the church. Her family was at the center of her life, she cherished all of them and loved spending time with them. Margaret will be remembered as a strong, independent women that deeply loved her family. Surviving is her daughter, Christina “Tina” Maniaci of Green Camp Grandchildren, Saretta Main, Sara (Julian Wood) Cockerell, Crystal (Brian Kain) Maniaci and Toni Maniaci Great Grandchildren, Kailin Main, Alora Kain, Douglas Davis II, Kyden Ratliff, Madelyn Kain, Lillian Sczepanik-Rivard, Julianna Kain, Italia Hamm, Brilynn Wilson and Kyla Maniaci Extended family, Justin Sczepanik-Rivard and Jay Sinkler Funeral services will be held Saturday May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Burial will follow in the Green Camp Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in LaRue. Memorial gifts may be made to Emanuel Reformed Church, 4234 Green Camp Essex Rd. Marion, Ohio 43302   Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Green Camp Cemetery Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Jean Park La Rue, Ohio Mon, May 18, 2026 at 2:40 PM Marge was a strong lady and an amazing teacher. Our daughter loved Marge & her classroom. Marge had a way of making the best out of any situation. She made a great impact on her students and her fellow colleagues. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as you face the days ahead! Love & Prayers, Jeanie & Lauren Park #2 from: Cathy Copeland Marion, OH Mon, May 18, 2026 at 3:35 PM I have many fond memories of teaching with Marge at Elgin West!  She will be missed! #3 from: Jackie chevalier Marion Mon, May 18, 2026 at 3:36 PM Marge was a strong woman. She was so much fun. When we worked together we would have such great conversations. I could always confide in her. She loved her family so much. Praying for her family. I can see her and Rose meeting again in Heaven ! #4 from: Treva Jordan 12 quail run saint Mary’s georgia Mon, May 18, 2026 at 3:40 PM Marg was one of my grandmas best friends and for a short time frame the were neighbors. I remember playing with the grandkids and marg was always kind. When my grandma passed away your family was there. My mother Tonua wants you to know your family is in her thoughts and that she loves you.  So sorry for your loss I hope marg and my grandma Mary are reconnected in the afterlife and both at peace. #5 from: Theresa Vanway Hammons Marion Ohio Mon, May 18, 2026 at 4:55 PM Marge was a very memorable teacher! So patient and kind. Tina and family, many hugs and prayers to you all. R.I.P Ms. West❤️    Theresa and John #6 from: Jennifer pelfrey   Mon, May 18, 2026 at 5:20 PM I have been part of the family since elementary school.  Will always have amazing memories of grandma, she is always amazing woman. Love you always and we will see each other again #7 from: Sarah Albright   Mon, May 18, 2026 at 6:11 PM Im so sorry Tina. Your Mom was a wonderful person. I can remember setting in the kitchen at your house while she helped me with math. Even when I messed up or didn't understand something she would still be so kind. She will be missed. #8 from: Jennifer Sidle Marion Ohio Mon, May 18, 2026 at 8:39 PM I had Mrs. West in 6th grade. She was a great teacher and always remembered me long after being in her class. She will be missed. #9 from: Jyoti Dayal Marion OH Mon, May 18, 2026 at 9:12 PM She was an amazing woman. She will be truly missed. We will keep you all in our prayers. May she rest in peace. #10 from: Dean Everly Marysville Tue, May 19, 2026 at 12:40 AM I can remember when I had Mrs Weston 6th grade we were out in the modules at Larue and at lunch time your recess time she would read a book so rather than go out and play on the playground a lot of us would go sit on the floor around her reading a chapter of the book every day during recess. Remember she also let us sit underneath the tables to do our homework and stuff which worked a lot better for me being a little attention deficit

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