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Visitation:
Friday, August 16, 2024
3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
Willard, Ohio
Visitation 2:
Saturday, August 17, 2024
10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Richmond United Methodist Church
Willard, Ohio
Service:
Saturday, August 17, 2024
11:00 a.m.
Richmond United Methodist Church
Willard, Ohio
Ann Zetta (Buckingham) Carpenter, age 92, of Willard, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the Willows in Willard surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 24, 1932 in Willard, Ohio to the late Ferl and Bernice (Woods) Buckingham. Bernice passed away from complications during the birth of her youngest sister, Bernice. Widower Ferl, remarried Mildred M. Hanville and together raised Ann Zetta and her siblings.
Ann Zetta graduated from New Haven High School. She married Richard R. Carpenter June 11, 1955. He preceded her in death on June 12, 2004. Ann Zetta cared for him for 20 years prior to his death. She was primarily an obstetrics nurse and retired from the Willard Area Hospital. Ann Zetta was a member of the Richmond United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and arranged altar flowers. She was a volunteer for the Red Cross blood mobile and the Willard Food Bank. Ann Zetta loved gardening and growing flowers. She enjoyed making entries at the Attica and Huron county fairs. Lake Havasu City, AZ was where she spent many winters enjoying desert walks and the sunshine. Ann Zetta enjoyed socializing at the senior centers in Willard and in Arizona. She was a most generous and hardworking woman.
She is survived by her children, Zane (Gigi) Carpenter of Windsor, CA, Russell (Lisa) Carpenter of Willard, Ohio, Tami (K. Alec) Thornton of Holiday Lakes, Ohio, Vicki (Dan) Jacobson of Concord Township, Ohio and Lance Carpenter of Willard, Ohio; grandchildren, Chad (April) Carpenter, Chelsea Carpenter, Casey (Mitch) Fields, Tyler (Kori) Thornton, Rob Thornton, Marie (Thomas) Breazeale, Morgan (Ethan) Holliday and Lauren Jacobson; 8 great grandchildren with another on the way; sister, Bernice Siegesmund; along with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Carpenter; brothers, Lee Buckingham, Arden Buckingham; sister Margene Harper; sisters-in-law, Belva (Carpenter) Dawson, Bonnie (Carpenter) Stiefel, Evelyn (Predmore) Buckingham and brothers-in-law, Lyle Dawson, Jim Harper, and Howard Siegesmund.
Calling hours will be on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio. There will be an hour of calling hours on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the start of Ann Zettas funeral at 11:00 a.m. at Richmond United Methodist Church in Willard, Ohio. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery, in Attica, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be made to Richmond United Methodist Church or Willard Enrichment Center. Online condolences can be made to Ann Zettas family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
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Charlene Alle - Aug 20, 2024
Wondering memory of Richard Elementy and EUB church. High high beautiful lady 🙏🏻
Steven & Susan - Aug 18, 2024
Woody, Lance, Tammi, Zane our condolences to your family on your mothers passing. Take comfort she is back with your dad.
Dan & Sandy Swartzmiller and Aggie Seasly - Aug 16, 2024
Our sympathy
Beth Montgomery - Ohio Hearing Professionals - Aug 13, 2024
So very sorry to hear of AnnZettas passing. She always brought us fresh flowers from her garden when in for an appointment. We always looked forward to her visits and will miss her.
Monica Shuster Myers - Aug 13, 2024
Prayers and peace.
Sharon and Larry Wingert - Aug 11, 2024
Please know we are praying for your family. Even with the comfort of knowing a parent is safely in Heaven, a piece of us goes with them. Will miss seeing you all.
Robin L Zini - Aug 10, 2024
My condolences to the Ann Zetta Carpenter family. I first met Ann Zetta during my first winter stay in Lake Havasu City, AZ. We were nearby condo neighbors in our complex. We had little in common, initially, but over time, became good friends. We helped each other, as friends should, at various times. Age and health issues brought our winter stays to an end, but our friendship remained. Rest in peace Ann.
- Aug 9, 2024
Tami and family our deepest sympathy, Larry and Marsha Predieri
- Aug 9, 2024
so sorry for the loss
Gaye Steinke - Aug 9, 2024
Sincere sympathy to the entire Carpenter Family. Ann Zetta was one of several people from the Richmond United Church that influenced my teenage years in a very positive way. She was a very special person.
Ron and Ruth Sawyer - Aug 9, 2024
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Sending prayers for your family.
Valerie (Holthouse)Van Someren - Aug 8, 2024
Very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Prayers for comfort and peace as you lay your mom to rest.
Scott Snay - Aug 8, 2024
I grew up on a farm just down the road from the Carpenter farm and ran around with Zane and knew all the rest of her children. We also attended the same church. She was a wonderful lady .
Debbie Hord Hollinger - Aug 8, 2024
Zane, Woody, Tammy, Vicki and Lance. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult season. Ann Zetta was a truly sweet person and I feel like I have known her forever. Of course I guess I kind of have known all of you my whole life. Take care and God bless.
Deb - Aug 8, 2024
Sorry for your loss. In my prayers.
Donna Myers - Aug 8, 2024
I worked many years with Ann Zetta in the OB Dept of the Hospital. She was a very dedicated conscientious nurse. The Ann Zetta I knew will be finding something to arrange in heaven. She was tireless!
Laurie - Aug 8, 2024
Tami & Vicki Saying prayers for you and your families. I hope you find strength in your faith and comfort and peace in your memories.
Laurie - Aug 8, 2024
Tami, Vicki, and all of your family. Saying prayers for you. I hope you find strength in your faith and comfort and peace in your memories.
Sue Ditz - Aug 8, 2024
So sorry to hear of Ann Zetta’s passing. We worked together at Mercy Hospital. She was a wonderful,and compassionate nurse. My deepest condolences for her family.
Brenda - Aug 7, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a lovely lady and multitalented.
