Ermalyn Hecker, age 79, of Marengo, OH passed away on August 26, 2017 at Bennington Glen. She was born on December 13, 1937 to the late Monford and Imogine (Valley) Coon in Cleveland, OH. Ermalyn was a member of the Victory Freewill Baptist Church Marengo and was a devoted wife and mother. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by grandson Dustin Hecker and a granddaughter Felicia Edwards. Ermalyn is survived by husband of 55 years Bruce Hecker, children David (Angie) Hecker, Crystal (Mark) Grubaugh, Charles (Judy) Hecker, Sheila Tait and Glenda Plowman, grandchildren Michelle, David Jr., Donovan, Danny, Dewayn, Monica, Leigha, Amanda, Justin, Jessica, Brittney, Aaliyah, Catlyn, Lacey, Augusta and Madalynn, 35 great grandchildren, brother Monford "Ned" (Laura)Coon and sister Dawn Barber.
Friends may call at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 11:00am until time of service at 1:00pm with Pastor James Thompson officiating.
Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Columbus, OH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Victory Freewill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 225 Marengo, OH 43334.