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Elaine Saltzman Obituary
Elaine Saltzman, a loving wife, mom, and grandma, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at The Ohio State Wexner Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 78.
Elaine was born July 4, 1946, in Findlay to the late Fay and Florine (Cramer) Searfoss. She married Fred Saltzman on April 7, 1973, and he survives in Alvada. Elaine is also survived by her children, Jathan (Tiffany) Saltzman of Alvada, Jeanine (Adam) Pugh of Fairborn, Ohio, Jeffrey (Katie) Saltzman of Alvada and Jenise (Benjamin) Mathais of Florence, Kentucky; grandchildren, Maria, Jack, Zachary, Jacob, Andrew, Sydney, Luke, Macey, Chloe, Gabriella, Isabella and Annalisa; and a brothe,r Darwin (Sarah) Searfoss.
Elaine was a 1964 graduate of Riverdale High School. She attended Ridge Chapel Church of Nazarene. Elaine was a tremendous organist and pianist. She used her love of music to teach many children how to play the piano. Elaine also played the piano and organ for many churches in the area. Elaine always had to be on the go. She dedicated her life to her family, especially her grandchildren, whether it was attending her grandchildren's 4-H events at the surrounding county fairs and sporting events or sharing her love of music with them. Throughout her life, Elaine always lived life to its fullest and will be missed by all those she knew.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Stombaugh-Batton & Snyder Funeral Home, Carey. Elaine's Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Ridge Chapel Church of Nazarene Church, 370 St Hwy 568, Carey, Ohio 43316, where additional visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Alvada.
Memorial contribu-tions may be made in Elaine's honor to Gideons International or Billy Graham's Samaritan's Purse.
Online condolences, as well as a fond memory may be shared with Elaine's family by visiting www.stombaughbatton.com
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Barbara (Painter) Cramer
May 6, 2025
Elaine was my piano and organ teacher when I was in high school. She taught me how to chord and embellish the written hymns. I had the pleasure of running into her at the Hancock County Fair last year and we had a nice conversation. Her music and her love of music and teaching were gifts from God. I will always remember the impact she made in my musical life. Condolences to her family.
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Haley (Bakies) Burgderfer
May 6, 2025
I took piano lessons from Elaine and always enjoyed my classes with her. I saw her many years later at my cousin's high school graduation and she still remembered me. She was always so sweet and I'm sorry to hear of her passing.
Janet (Cole) Welly
May 5, 2025
Will always remember her incredible piano playing..... WHAT A DAY THAT WILL BE.....WHEN MY JESUS I SHALL SEE !!!! Be comforted that this world is not our home....we will be re-united soon !!!!
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