Loretta Chloe Durban, 87, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away on November 29, 2022, at home with family members at her side. She was born April 8, 1935, in Falcon, KY. Her parents were Ewell and Lydia (Borders) Conley. She was the youngest of ten children, all of whom were older and have previously passed away. Her brother’s names were Bruce, Mitchell, Vanzel and Garner Conley. Her sisters were Eva (Cheek), Myrtie, Cleola, Hazel (Downing). She was also preceded in death by Stepson Brian Durban (2/6/21). She is survived by her husband of 57 years, John Durban, daughter Sheila Hively, Grove City, OH, Stepsons Steve (Joyce) Durban, West Jefferson, OH, and Scott (Peggy) Durban, Kansas City, Mo, as well as five grandchildren and four great grand children. Over the past years, she and John have resided in Chicago (1 year), Kansas City, KS, (5 years), Plain City, OH (5 years), Dayton, OH (5 years), Powell, OH (7 years) and Grove City, OH (10 years). Several moves were the result of John’s business career. They owned and operated (1) a travel agency in Dayton and (2) a Hardware/Appliance business in Plain City. Along the way, Loretta held several jobs including Office Manager positions. Loretta was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Grove City. She will be sorely missed by family members and friends. Loretta’s family will receive friends 4-7 PM Monday, December 5 at Schoedinger Grove City 4242 Hoover RD (HOOVER RD AT KINGSTON AVE) where her funeral service will be held 10 AM Tuesday, December 6. Pastor Peter Ray officiating. Interment will be at Alton Cemetery (Alton Darby Creek Rd, one mile north of Rt. 40). In lieu of flowers, Loretta’s family suggests a small (or large) donation to the Mt. Carmel Hospice Unit (614-234-0201) in her name. They provided excellent assistance and nursing care during her last weeks. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
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