Sarah Ginther was a 1996 graduate of Pandora-Gilboa HS
Sarah R. Ginther, 36, of Bluffton, died at 7:46 p.m., Dec. 21, 2013 at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.
She was born Dec. 2, 1977, in Bluffton to Dean and Mary Shank Luginbill and they survive in Pandora. On Nov. 11, 2000 she married Paul Ginther and he survives.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, a 1996 graduate of Pandora-Gilboa High School and graduated from Malone College with a bachelor's degree in social work.
Survivors also include four sons, Wade, Luke, Lane and Austin Ginther all at home, a sister, Emily (Stratton) Alt of Columbus and a brother, Nathan (Brenda) Luginbill of Greenville, S.C.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Pandora. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Mennonite Church Youth Missions. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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