Cynthia Hartsook
January 16 1943 - February 15 2021
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Tuesday February 23rd 2021 4-6 p.m.
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Funeral Mass
Wednesday February 24th 2021 at 10:00 am
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
1559 Roxbury Road
Columbus
, Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Cynthia J. "Cindy" Hartsook, age 78, born January 16, 1943 and died February 15, 2021. Survived by best friend and husband of 60 years H. Douglas Hartsook; daughter Stacey Marie Mittendorf (Todd); brother Jack E. Downs; grandchildren Nicholas Barnecut (Katherine), Lindsey and Colton Barnecut; great-grandsons Aiden Keomany and Chase Freeman, and Jeffrey Freeman III; nieces and nephews, Sarah, Jack, Robert, and Rachel Downs, Noah (Alison) Colvin, Vicki Freize, John Gardineer; great-nieces Kristi and Brandi; and great-nephew Zackary. Preceded in death by son Mark Donald Hartsook; parents, Jack E. Downs and Margaret (Peggie) Downs-Stock; sisters-in-law Bernadine Downs and Donna Hughes Gardineer. Cindy retired in 2014 from Experience Columbus. She was a nationally certified Activity Director (NCCAP) formerly with Westminister Thurber Community. She and Doug had appeared as Santa and Mrs. Claus for 35 seasons, especially enjoying their appearances at the Ohio Statehouse. They were founding members of Buckeye Santas and graduates of the International University of Santa Claus, (Advanced Masters in Santa Clausology). She was a free-lance artist, avid gardener and an active member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church; Eucharistic minister since 1986, parish council and women's club member, St Vincent de Paul Society. She was a life member of the Notre Dame Alumnae Association, class of 1960 - St. Joseph Academy. Cindy was an independent decorator at Festival of Trees (8 years), Twig 84 Children's Hospital, Commissioned Stephen Minister, volunteer with Tele-A-Friend, and Meals on Wheels. She had seven articles published in The Catholic Times and was winner of their writing contest in 1987. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, 701 E. Columbia Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45215 or Charity Newsies, 4300 Indianola Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43214. Arrangements entrusted to the John Quint Treboni Funeral Home, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212. Calling hours will be on Tuesday February 23, 2021 from 4 to 6 pm. MASKS AND SOCICAL DISTANCING ARE REQUIRED. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday February 24, 2021 at 10am at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Celebrant Father Noble. A Graveside service will be held at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43202 following the Mass at 11:30 am, meeting at the gravesite. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Cynthia Hartsook
From : Ginger West
To : Doug and Stacey
Date: February 19th 2021
Go gently into the night, my precious friend. When we met at the 8th Grade Dance at St. Chris in 1955, I knew we'd be forever friends - and we were! I will miss you but, watching you suffer over the past too many months, I know your Mark, Sister Mary Madeline, Sr. Genny, St. Jo, Sr. Mary Christine and dear classmates are greeting you at the Pearly Gates to escort you to God on His throne where He'll warmly welcome you with "Well done, good and faithful servant! The Kingdom of Heaven is your eternal reward! No more weeping nor wailing nor gnashing of teeth. " God rest your soul, dear Cindy!
From : Tina Frank & Susan Guy
To : Doug & Stacey
Date: February 20th 2021
So sorry to hear of Cindy's passing. We will miss her smiling face at the Fish Fry and other times when we would gather together. God rest your soul, Cindy and know we are praying for the family during this time.
From : Teresita Weind
To : Doug Hartsook
Date: February 20th 2021
Dear Doug,
Thank you for the beautiful years of friendship and marriage you lived with Cindy. Cindy always spoke of you as her best friend. I am grateful for the privilege of knowing both of you.
You remain in my prayer as you grieve and mourn the death of your best friend and spouse in marriage.
Lovingkindness, and prayerful presence,
Teresita
From : Santa Rob Harmon
To : Doug
Date: February 21st 2021
I'm very sorry for your loss! You and Cindy were great members of the Buckeye Santas. You are co-founders of the group and because of your vision and Cindy's it was possible for others to be a great Santa. Your Santa family is here if you need anything! God bless you and your family!
From : Sue Wilson
To : Doug
Date: February 22nd 2021
I first met Cindy at work. We worked for different companies on the same floor. She was always gracious and had a smile for everyone. I kept in contact with her through her generosity to Birthright. She was one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew her. Rest in the peach of Christ Cindy.
From : Peg McMahon
To : Doug
Date: February 23rd 2021
Doug, you and Cindy are the best of neighbors. I am so glad that since 1999 you’ve been mine. I will always remember the look of joyful surprise on my then 2 year-old grandson’s face when Mr. and Mrs. Claus knocked on his grandma’s door and came into her living room!! What a special moment for him. I treasure the friendship we’ve shared.
From : St. Joseph Academy Alumnae
To : Family of Cindy Hartsook
Date: February 24th 2021
The Notre Dame de Namur Alumnae Association of St. Joseph Academy sends sincerest sympathy to the family of our alumna, Cindy Hartsook. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Eternal Rest grant unto her, O Lord.
From : Marian & Pete Baumann
To : Doug
Date: February 25th 2021
Doug, so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Cindy. My family has many fond memories of you during our days at St Christopher. Love and prayers, God bless, Marian and Pete
From : Mary Jenkins
To : Our Beloved Santa (Doug)
Date: October 8th 2021
Dearest Santa (Doug), I am deeply saddened to learn of Mrs. Claus' Passing... You and she came into my life so many years ago for Cancer Can't Stop Christmas! Today I was looking at recent past photos and called Cindy to check on her since it had been a while since we last spoke.
Do know that you both will forever be part of the Christians Overcoming Cancer family and that Cancer Can't Stop Christmas would not have become what it is today had it not been for the spirit of love you and Cindy brought to it.
I know she is with the Lord and one day we will see each other again.
She will be missed but forever will be in my heart.
Mary Jenkins, CEO
Christians Overcoming Cancer