Ogden, Lynn Marie

Lynn Marie Ogden, 70,

left this world on November 15, 2020. A proud native

Ohioan, she committed her career to public health and lived her life her way.

Born on May 8, 1950, in

Steubenville, Ohio, to her loving parents Victor Donahey Ogden and Myram “Mi”

Jane Dempsey Ogden, Lynn was the eldest of three girls and is survived by her sister, Nancy Dellisanti and her husband, Doug and Victoria “Vicki” Wallack (Bob, deceased). Her children, spouse, Abbie, and Molly

Flanagan and spouse,

Wendy Korwin, were her greatest joy. She enjoyed watching her children transition to parents and was the beloved “Grandma

Lynnie” to her three granddaughters, Fiona, Margaret and June. Lynn’s love of nature took root early, growing up on Cedar Point

Road, an idyllic setting love was only deepened by found joy in the brilliance of a setting sun, reveled in finding a prized piece of beach glass, and the freetree-lined paths. She was a graduate of Sandusky High

School (1968) and went on to study biology at St. Francis University (Loretto, PA).

After college, she returned with her young family in

Columbus. She continued her education at The Ohio

State University, completing her Master’s in Public

Health. Her education was put to good use through her three decades of service to the Ohio Department of

Health. Lynn believed in the power of democracy and remained active in politics her entire life as a proud

Democrat. She was an outspoken liberal, committed to justice and equality for all. To keep family and friends safe, a celebration of Lynn’s life will be held at a later time. Lynn’s family encourages words of comfort, photos and memories be shared with

O’SHAUGHNESSY COMPA

NY FUNERAL DIRECTORS at oshaughnessycompany. com, which is coordinating arrangements. Please call 614-221-2311 with any questions. Memorial contributions can be made to commoncause.org.