Marianne Scanlon Obituary

Marianne Scanlon

Sep 1, 1950 - Mar 1, 2026

Norwalk

Marianne Scanlon (Hughes) of Norwalk, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many.

Marianne was born September 1, 1950, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Russell and Esther Hughes. She moved to Lakewood, Ohio, when she was 12. During high school, she met her future husband, Thomas Patrick Scanlon of Lakewood. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1968. She then continued her education at Bowling Green University to become a teacher.

After graduation, she began her work career as a second-grade teacher. Tom and Marianne wed July 3, 1970. Then in 1980, the two moved to Huron to open their first of many NAPA Auto Parts stores. They ran the store nonstop and expanded by moving to Norwalk to build and open the NAPA store there.

Marianne and Tom welcomed two children, Sarah and Tom, in 1982 and 1985. While raising her family, she worked for NAPA from home. She later returned to the classroom, teaching 5th grade at Saint Thomas More. Some of the families' favorite memories were spent on beach vacations, enjoying the sun and surf.

Marianne was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Esther Hughes and her sister, Diane Miller.

She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Kovarik (Keith) of Norwalk; her son, Tom Russell Scanlon of Norwalk; and many other family members she loved dearly. Marianne leaves behind two grandchildren whom she treasured, Preston and Ava.

A service will take place at noon Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Saint Peter Lutheran Church in Norwalk. She will be laid to rest at Sunset Cemetery in North Olmsted, with her parents.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com