Julie Anna Danner

Julie Anna (Malich) Danner, 56, of Lewis Center, Ohio, died on May 11, 2023. Julie was born on February 21, 1967 to Frances (Pitrone) Malich and the late Rudolph “Rudy” Michael Malich in Cleveland, Ohio. Julie graduated from West Geauga High School in 1985. She went on to graduate from The Ohio State University in 1991 with a BA in Communication and a BA in Japanese. She got into the field of Human Resources shortly after graduation and never looked back. She worked in HR at Jefferson Industries Corporation, Nationwide Insurance and spent 20+ years at Abbott Nutrition. She was married to her husband, Jay C. Danner, of 28 years until her death in May. She is preceded in death by her dear friend and college roommate Michelle (Shelly) Stambaugh, parents Rudy Malich, Beryl and Blake Danner and many loving grandparents and family. She is survived by her husband Jay Danner, sons Alec and Max Danner, mother Fran Pitrone, siblings Christopher, Lisa and Jenny Malich (Jaimie Randall), Melissa (James) Skolaris, multiple aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as many cherished co-workers and friends. Julie was an active member of Linworth United Methodist Church for 20+ years (Sunday School Teacher and Administrative Council). She volunteered for many years at Recreation Unlimited, which is an organization that serves youths and adults with disabilities (Facility Projects and Annual Flavors of the Vine Wine Tasting and Auction). She was also a proud sponsor and ally of the Abbott Nutrition Pride Network, which is a resource group dedicated to supporting Abbott employees who are members of the LGBTQ+ community. Julie loved her family, friends and co-workers dearly. She was an avid reader, gardener and card game enthusiast. She has been described as smart, funny, confident, kind, genuine, brave and beautiful by many who loved her. Julie was a self-made woman. She studied hard and worked multiple jobs as a youth and in college. She paid 100% of her college tuition and related expenses. Julie was a well-respected HR professional. She loved HR because it allowed her to connect with people and she was able to help them navigate difficult situations and solve problems. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Linworth United Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio. If the spirit moves you, please feel free to wear your TEAM JULIE t-shirt to the service. There will be a brief private interment in the LUMC Columbarium immediately after the memorial service, after which the family will receive friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Julie's honor to Recreation Unlimited (https://recreationunlimited.org/) or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (https://.pancan.org/). Arrangements by Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home of Worthington, Ohio.

Julie Anna Danner

February 21, 1967 - May 11, 2023