Patricia J. Zugschwert, age 96, of Granville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Pat was born on June 21, 1929, to the late Vivian Koenig and and John Wise in Columbus, OH. Both Pat and her late husband, William “Bill” Zugschwert, graduated from Linden McKinley High School with the class of 1948. They were married on September 23, 1950. She was a founding member of the Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Pat was also an avid seamstress, quilter, and gardener.
Pat will be greatly missed by her daughters, Vicki Martin, Jeanne (Bob) Stewart, Linda (Chris) Jarvis, and Sue (Woody) Lilly; grandchildren Tobi, Trisha, Bill, Joe, Christy, Tony, Zach, and Addison; and her 12 great-grandchildren.
Pat’s family would like to thank the staff of Otterbein Granville and Hospice of Central Ohio for their loving care.
A private graveside service will be held at Jefferson Cemetery.
Contributions in Pat’s memory may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 2260 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, OH 43055 or to Tunnel To Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306