Joan E. Zuber

With sadness, love and profound gratitude to have had Joan in our lives, we announce her passing on to a better place on February 28, 2021. Joan was a remarkable woman, a brilliant mind, a loyal friend, a valued mentor with a wonderfully positive attitude. Graduated from The Ohio State University Law School with a J.D. degree in 1957. She was one of three women in a class of 82 graduates. She accepted a position with the Inheritance and Estate Tax Division of the Ohio Department of Taxation. In 1970, Joan was appointed Chief of the Division, a position she held until her retirement. She gave numerous lectures at seminars sponsored by the Ohio State Bar Assn.,the Ohio Association of Probate Court Judges, and the County Auditors Assn. of Ohio. Joan was a past president of the Women Lawyers of Columbus. After retirement, she volunteered her services through the Columbus Bar Assn. of which she was a member for 64 years, and also volunteered her time at a multitude of other community organizations. An avid OSU fan and member of the Buckeye Club, Joan held season football tickets for over 60 years and was recognized by fans and security personnel as she drove to games in her decked out scarlet and gray Monte Carlo. An active member for 53 years in Zonta Club of Columbus, Joan treasured the fellowship she enjoyed with her Zonta sisters. Joan also loved the family atmosphere in her neighborhood community. She enjoyed the arts and holiday entertainment. She loved traveling to many places and taking in the sights but her most beautiful destination is heaven. Preceded in death by parents, John and Stella(Wyss)Zuber, infant brother Eugene,sisters Ann Marie Cotter, Frances Davis,nephews Dan Cotter, Kevin Cotter,Greg Davis. Survived by sister, Sr.Rose Zuber SNDdeN, loyal companion Pete, nieces and nephews Joe(De) Cotter, Judy(Nick) Zuk, Mary(Barry) Adler, Amy Cotter, E.J.(Nancy)Davis, Karen(Dave) Matthias, Tim Davis, Bryan(Carol) Davis, Linda(Mark) Sell, Mary(Jim Closson)Davis and their families and cousins. Friends may call at Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High Street, Worthington, Oh,43085. Sunday,March 7, 4-7pm. Mass of Christian Burial 10am, Monday, March 8, at Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Dominion Blvd. Father Sean Dooley, celebrant. Private family burial following Mass at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Joan's memory to Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur , 701 E. Columbia Ave., Cincinnati, OH, 45215 or J.O.I.N., 578 E. Main St., Columbus, OH, 43215 or for the family of one of Joan's caregivers, Hanna, victims of the Glenshaw Ave. house fire. gofund.me/d9e71eec. To send online condolences please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

Joan E. Zuber

August 11, 1922 - February 28, 2021