Brenda Marie Conway, 59, died Thursday, January 1, 2026 at her home. She was born January 14, 1966 in Newark to Tessa Anna Marie (Kendall) Warner and Larry Joseph Ruple, Sr.

Brenda received her Bachelors in Web Design at DeVry University and a Bachelors in Business Administration at Mt. Vernon Nazarene University. She was a former Graphics/Web Developer for State Farm Insurance. She had a love of music and a passion for animals, previously fostering for multiple animal rescue organizations. Brenda took interest in those in need, recently receiving certifications in First Aid/CPR/AED classes with the Red Cross and the Licking County Health Department.

She is survived by her daughter, Salina T.M. (Gabriel) Anglada, mother, Tessa A.M. Warner, brothers, Larry J. (Rita) Ruple, Jr., Douglas A. Ruple, Walter E. Jacks, Jr., cousins, Marjorie (Larry) DeNoon, James Kendall, nieces and nephews, Justin M. Ruple, Ashley N. (Kamron) Keller, Aaron J. Ruple, Whitney M. Ruple, Chase A. Ruple, Austyn Toushi Higa Jacks, Quentin C. Jacks, along with their children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark A. Conway, grandmother, Dorothy E. (Simpson) Mick, stepfather, John M. Warner, father, Larry J. Ruple, Sr., and nephew, Zachary A. Ruple.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Brenda to: The Salvation Army by visiting www.give.salvationarmy.org and/or A Brighter Day Animal Rescue League by visiting https://www.abdanimalrescueleague.org/get-involved/donate/

A celebration of life memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2026 from 6-8pm at the Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home. 985 N. 21st. St. Newark, Ohio 43055