Esther Ponzani

Esther Ponzani, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and faithful friend, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on November 10, 2026. She was 94 years old. Born on October 8, 1932, Esther was the daughter of Rev. Michael Failoni and Tosca Failoni.

Esther Ponzani was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Dr. Joe Ponzani, and by her older sister, Dena Mastrangelo and twin sister Ruth Ponzani. She is survived by her sister, Sarah Puflea, and her brother, Daniel Failoni.

She leaves behind a loving family who will carry her memory forward. She is survived by her son, Michael Joe Ponzani, and his long-term partner, Gayla Lemmon; her daughter, Lisa Joy Lejeune; and her son, Timothy Joel Ponzani, and his wife, Sharon.

She was blessed with six grandchildren: Michael Scott Ponzani and his wife Anne; Skye Elissa Ponzani; Tiffany Kaye Mast and her husband, Andrew; Alysa Nicole Lopez and her husband, Aaron; Colin Joseph Ponzani and his wife, Kylee; and Caitlyn Janice Ponzani.

Esther was also blessed with five great-grandchildren: Joseph Michael Ponzani, Gabriella Tosca Ponzani, Jaxon Attilio Barnes, Noah Henry Barnes, Olive Teresa Mast.

Esther’s greatest legacy is found in her family, faith, her many friends in Cadiz and Bexley, and her art which she blessed so many with.

As we grieve, we do so with hope, comforted by the promise of Scripture: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants” (Psalm 116:15). We entrust Esther into the loving hands of God and give thanks for a life that was truly a gift to all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be at 10:00am on Friday, November 20 at Christ Lutheran Church, Bexley, Ohio following by a service of celebration at 11:00am. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in her memory to Christ Lutheran Church or Converge Worldwide.