Nancy Anne Ballinger

Nancy Anne Ballinger, 79, of Upper Arlington, died unexpectedly at home Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was born May 11, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana to the late L. Neil and Elsie Marie (Setser) Hathaway.

Family was most important to Nancy and the center of her world. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Dr. Philip Ballinger; son, Eric Ballinger, Grove City; daughter, Monica (Andrew) Powers, Dublin; grandchildren, Tori and Charlie Powers; sister-in-law, Sandra (Tom) Jameson, Ann Arbor, Michigan; nephew, Dr. Keith (Dottie) Jameson, Hillsdale, Michigan; and niece, Kathy Sanders, Chelsea, Michigan.

Nancy was a medical lab tech in her younger years. From the early 90s on, she volunteered countless hours in the ICU waiting areas at The Ohio State University Hospitals and served on the hospital’s ethics committee. Nancy was recognized multiple times for her volunteer service at the hospitals. She was a member of First Community Church in Marble Cliff.

A dedicated Nana to her grandchildren, Nancy was known to drop everything to travel anywhere in the country to babysit them. She enjoyed watching Ohio State University sports and NASCAR. Nancy also enjoyed rock concerts, having been to several in her lifetime, notably Pink Floyd, Rush, and Pearl Jam. She loved gardening, taking care of her house plants, needlepoint, and crocheting for family and friends.

Friends may call on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 5 to 7 PM and from 10 to 11 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Schoedinger Northwest, 1740 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221. Funeral service will be Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Schoedinger Northwest chapel. Celebrant Sean Warren officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 PM at the York Cemetery in York Center. Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home is also assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The Ohio State University Foundation c/o The Dorothy M. Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, PO Box 710811, Columbus, OH 43271-0811 or to a charity of your choice.

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com