Elaine Greene Armstrong

Elaine Greene Armstrong, age 73, passed away peacefully on July 1st, 2025 at Danbury Senior Living with her loving husband at her side. Born in New Castle, PA in 1952. She is preceded in death by her father Charles Greene, her mother Helen (Bauman) Greene, and her brother Charles Greene Jr. She is survived by her husband Gary, her children, Colin Armstrong, Christine Corkhill (Tim), and Emily Rodts (Tim). She is also survived by her brother, John Greene, and her grandchildren, Cooper, Summer, Lilly, and Chloe. A graduate and senior class officer of Neshannock High School in 1970, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree with dual majors in English and Journalism at Westminster College, New Wilmington PA in 1974. While attending Westminster, she acquired her FCC broadcasting license and had her own radio show on WWNW, the College’s local FM radio station, where she also served as part-time station manager. She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Gary E. Armstrong. The couple spent nearly 60 wonderful years together, almost 50 years of them as husband and wife while enjoying an incredible life together with their three children. A gifted educator, Elaine began her teaching career at Cranberry Junior-Senior High School in Seneca, PA. After she and husband Gary married in 1975, they moved to Ashland, Ohio where she initially taught English at Crestview High School, then went on to teach English and Speech at Ashland Junior High School. She later she taught English at Pleasant High School in Marion, Ohio. Without literally any knowledge of volleyball or basketball, she was the head coach of both sports at Franklin Senior High School, Crestview High School, and Ashland Junior High School. When her husband’s company relocated from Marion, OH to Columbus, she taught at both Worthington Kilbourne High School, Thomas Worthington High School, and Bexley High School. Throughout her career, Elaine was a highly motivated and dedicated teacher who made a positive educational impact on students’ lives. Many of her students went on to enjoy lifelong friendships with Elaine. Above all else, Elaine was a devoted mother and the center of our lives. She was the “voice of reason” and raised her kids in an environment of love, respect, and fun. Family vacations to the Outer Banks, Hawaii and Florida were the highlights of her summers. She attempted golf, first at Marion Country Club then later at Muirfield Village Golf Club, where she and her husband were members for 35 years. Elaine was an avid runner who completed two Columbus Marathons and competed in many local and regional half marathons, winning several half marathons within her age group. There are no services planned. A celebration of her life will be held at the Armstrong residence on Saturday, July 12th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Elaine’s name to the Central Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Elaine Greene Armstrong

May 25, 1952 - July 1, 2025