Jean Moran Obituary

Jean M. Moran

Jan 25, 1952 - Jan 10, 2025

Sandusky

Jean M. Moran, 72, of Sandusky passed away peacefully Friday, January 10, 2025, at her residence.

She was born January 25, 1952, in Youngstown and was a 1970 graduate of Canfield High School. She traveled to Sweden as a Rotary exchange student in high school. Jean advanced her education, receiving a bachelor's degree of science in education at University of Dayton, a bachelor's degree of arts in music at Wittenberg University, and her master's degree in music at Bowling Green State University. She enjoyed her 21 years of teaching at Sandusky City Schools and teaching the Suzuki Piano Method through private lessons and institutes. Jean also fostered her love of learning and teaching through her travels, visiting every continent in the world, including Antarctica, and being an associate of Ursuline Sisters Mission of Youngstown.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John J. "Jack" Moran; two daughters, Jamie (Scott) Kirby of Columbus and Katie (Rocky Orlando) Moran of Golden, Colorado; two grandchildren, Brooke and Willow Orlando; siblings, Ken (Laurie) Hildebrand, Mark Hildebrand, David (Janet) Hildebrand, Keith (Jackie) Hildebrand, and Juan (Rufi) Gonzalez; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was preceded in by her parents, James and Roxanna (Lance) Hildebrand.

Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, 4303 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio will assist the family with a celebration of Jean's life at a later date.

Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky has been entrusted with local arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ursuline Sisters Mission, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield, Ohio 44406.

Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.