Nancy Lee Wagner 1949-2026

Nancy was born Nov. 19, 1949, in Cleveland, a daughter of Francis “Frank” Picarski and Katherine Kalasoski.

A Parma High School graduate, she married her husband, Neal Wagner, on Feb. 10, 1968.

Nancy was a devoted servant of Jesus and a member of Paradise United Church of Christ. Nancy’s faith was her guiding light and following the example of her Savior; she epitomized selflessness and unconditional love, especially in her roles as a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a source of strength, comfort and humor for her family and will be remembered for her exceptional generosity and the kindness she so effortlessly radiated.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory, her husband of 57 years, Neal; her sons, Scott and Steven Wagner; grandchildren, Marissa (Gryphon) Johnson and Mariah Cashbaugh; sister, Venita (Michael) Wyatt; and nephew, Richard W. Zidonis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Robert Picarkski; and loving daughter, Shelly Marie Wagner Cashbaugh.

A celebration of life will be held in honor of Nancy this spring at Paradise United Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made in Nancy’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org, or by mail to 320 Nevada St., Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460.

The Wagner family has entrusted Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana with the arrangements for their loved one.

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