Myron Shwartz Obituary (1921 - 2008)

Myron Shwartz, of Columbus, passed away Friday, December 05, 2008. He shared his life with his wife Phyllis and their family. Myron was a well-known and respected criminal defense attorney. He served in the Army Air Corp during WW II in Syracuse, NY and Marseilles, France. After the war, he and Phyllis moved to Fairborn, Ohio where they raised their family and owned several successful businesses. He graduated from Antioch College and after moving to Columbus in 1964, received his law degree from The Ohio State University. Myron founded the Franklin County Public Defender’s Office along with Judge Dick Ferrell. Soon thereafter he started his own law practice in Columbus and remained dedicated to his work his entire life. In his spare time, he traveled to countries around the world with Phyllis and gave generously to charities and causes they supported. He was devoted to his wife, family, and friends, and a dedicated advocate for the community. Myron is preceded in death by daughter, Stephanie Saltzman, and brothers, Rabbi Henry Shwartz and Dr. Jack Shwartz. Myron is survived by his wife of 65 years, Phyllis; daughter, Lynnette (Danny) Goldberg; brother, Dr. Ben (Jean) Shwartz; grandchildren, Marya (Jim) Cassandra, Alissa (Jonathan) Holfinger, Ashley Saltzman and Adam Saltzman; 4 great-grandchildren; niece Francine (Jerry) Jacobs as well as many members of the extended family. Memorial service 3 PM Sunday, December 7, 2008 at THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main Street, with Rabbi Howard Apothaker officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 – 9 PM at the residence.