Evelyn Helen Workman

Evelyn Helen Daiber Workman, 86, of Powell, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, December 15, 1938, a daughter to the late Emil Daiber and Elfrieda (Smith) Daiber, Evelyn graduated from Cleveland John Marshall High School with the Class of 1956. She earned her bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing therapy from Ohio University. Evelyn taught speech and hearing in Cleveland where she met her husband of 45 years, Philip Workman of Savannah, Ohio. With a stop in Massillon Ohio for a few years, they relocated to Worthington, Ohio where they raised their three children, Stephanie, Gregory and Christopher. She worked as a proofreader and copywriting editor for Suburban News Publication for many years. Evelyn also worked seasonly as an academic associate for Harcourt, reading and grading school essays for standardized testing. She later updated her certification in education from Ohio State University and continued her love of speech and hearing therapy in the Olentangy school district until retirement. Evelyn was passionate about volunteering, teaching reading and privately tutored several ESL students and assisting with tax preparation services. A devoted wife and a loving and supportive mother and grandmother, she created a warm and welcoming home filled with happy memories for her husband, her children and her grandchildren. A life-long learner, Evelyn enjoyed reading particularly historical fiction, music, gardening and spending time with her granddaughters. She enjoyed card and word games, was a mean bridge and Scrabble player and a master at Words With Friends. Preceded by her husband Philip, twin sister Eleanor and brother Eric; Evelyn is survived by their children, Stephanie (Dennis Cockrum) Workman, of Los Angeles, Gregory Workman of Westerville, Ohio, Christopher Workman of Worthington, Ohio, grandchildren, Stella and Audra Cockrum and sister, Gretchen Daiber of Cleveland, Ohio. She will be loved and never forgotten. The family will mark Evie’s passing with a memorial service at Rutherford Funeral Homes, 450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, Ohio. 43065 Calling hours: August 21, 11:00 am-1:00 Service: 1:00-1:30 The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in care of the Capitol City Hospice (https://capitalcityhospice.com/donate/).

Evelyn Helen Workman

December 15, 1938 - August 14, 2025