Obituary for Nancy Ann Voelp
MANSFIELD: Lifelong Mansfield resident Nancy Ann Voelp passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was 80.
Born Nancy Ann Ganea on January 17, 1944 in Mansfield to parents Steve George and Agnes Marie (Rancinger) Ganea, Nancy was graduated from St. Peter’s High School in 1962. She immediately went to work with Columbia Gas downtown. It was at that Park Avenue West office that she whistled after a handsome postman – John Voelp – and the two were married October 1, 1966.
Nancy was always on the cutting edge of health and wellness. After her children were raised she went to work with Mrs. B’s Beautiful Foods – working ten years at the Ashland Road store, and building thousands of chicken salad sandwiches. She later worked with Sam’s Club and Kohl’s on the register, as a clerk, and in customer service.
An avid gardener, Nancy took as much pride in her vegetable gardens – fresh lettuces, dill, chives and other herbs – as she did her flowers, both annuals and perennials. She loved to have her hands in the dirt, and was a member of Kingwood Center Garden Club.
Recipes from her kitchen gave a nod to her Romanian heritage: Chicken Paprikash, stuffed peppers, and plum dumplings continued family traditions. Christmastime meant special cookies and egg soup, and no one made a pie quite like Nancy!
Remembered for her warm smile and kind heart, Nancy just loved her family – they were her heart and soul. She lived for family activities and trips, and dearly loved spending time with them.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years John Allen Voelp; children Stephanie (Sean) Dillon of Bellville, Frederick (Mandy) Voelp of Delaware, and Holly Kapusinski of Post Falls, Idaho; grandchildren Andrew (Jaymi) Chaffin, Alexandra Chaffin, Kennedy Voelp, Avery Voelp, Jason Zedak, Claudia Holzmann, Carmen Kapusinski, and Naomi Kapusinski; three great grandchildren; and cousins Walter (Zili) Sloboda, and Judy (Richard) Davis.
She was preceded in death by her brother James S. Ganea.
The Voelp family will receive guests Monday, October 28, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Marion Avenue Snyder Funeral Home, 350 Marion Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio. A private graveside burial service will be held for the benefit of the family on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in Mansfield Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Nancy’s memory to Kingwood Center may be made at the funeral home.
Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the Voelp family. Share a message of support with them – and watch Nancy’s tribute video – online at: SnyderFuneralHomes.com
Funeral Home: Snyder Funeral Home Marion Avenue Chapel
Website: SnyderFuneralHomes.com
