Nancy McLaughlin Prechtel

Nancy McLaughlin Prechtel Nancy McLaughlin Prechtel, 78, of Powell, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. Nancy was born on May 28, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Anthony and Rose McLaughlin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard (“Dick”) Prechtel, and her sister, Patricia Carroll. Nancy graduated high school as Valedictorian and Student Council President from St. Mary’s Academy in Philadelphia, and attended Youngstown State University. She worked as an executive legal secretary in Philadelphia and Youngstown, then retired from her professional career to spend time raising her family. Nancy was a beloved wife, mother and sister. Nancy and Dick were married on September 9, 1961 in Philadelphia and enjoyed 52 years of marriage. Nancy was the proud mother of twin daughters, Nancy P. Davis (Todd) and Mimi Geswein (Jerry). Nancy is survived by her sisters Elizabeth (George) Schreiber and Rosemary (Ed) Nessler, and by 5 grandchildren whom she adored: Jack Geswein, Meggie Davis, Layne Geswein, Kate Geswein, and Luke Davis. Nancy was devoted to her family, faith and community. She and her husband raised their daughters in Boardman, Ohio before retiring to North Carolina in 2000. Upon the passing of her beloved husband in 2013, Nancy returned to Ohio to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Nancy was active in the Angels of Easter Seals, the Junior Guild, the Mother of Twins Club, the Hitchcock Woods Garden Club and Bridge Club, and the Villa Maria High School Villarama. Devout in her Catholic faith, she served for many years as a Eucharistic Minister, faithfully prayed the Rosary, and was a member of St. Brigid of Kildare Church in Dublin, Ohio. Deeply proud of her Irish heritage, among Nancy’s fondest memories were her trips to Ireland and Scotland, and her many visits to Notre Dame. She was an avid fan of watching college football and professional golf. Friends and family may call from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Rutherford Funeral Home, 450 West Olentangy St, Powell, Ohio. Nancy will be buried in a traditional Catholic burial on Wednesday, June 29 at 10 am at St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church, Dublin, Ohio with interment to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio.

Nancy McLaughlin Prechtel

May 28, 1938 - June 21, 2016