Lois Donley's obituary , Passed away on July 17, 2025 in Lancaster, Ohio

Lois Donley

February 11, 1942 - July 17, 2025 (83 years old)

Lancaster, Ohio

Lois Donley's obituary , Passed away on July 17, 2025 in Lancaster, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sheridan Funeral Home

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Lois Donley

February 11, 1942 - July 17, 2025 (83 years old)

Lancaster, Ohio

Lois Donley Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Lois Donley of Lancaster, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 83, on July 17, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Katharyn Strosnider (Wolshire) and Charles R. Strosnider; her grandson Bryce E. Donley; her siblings, Crystal, Frederick, Paul, Glenn, Roy, Mary, JoAnn, Carolyn and Janet; and her in-laws, William, Ruth Donley, Steven and Richard Donley.

She is survived by: her husband Jack L. Donley; her children, Kimberly Ann Blosser (Larry), Kathleen Schmelzer (Paul), Kelly Donley (Steve Wetzel) and David Donley (Muthia); her grandchildren, Errin Cramer (Shawn), Jennifer Haughn (Kyle), Caroline Schmelzer, Luke Schmelzer (Christian Hill), Amelia Donley (Meghan Dziewit), Owen Donley (Grace) and Cameron Nash; her great grandchildren, Melanie Cramer and Grant Haughn; her sister Karen Noll (Larry); and her sisters-in-law, Rosadell Strosnyder and Judy Karcher. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Sheridan Funeral Home (222 S Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Rescue: Project Cecil Rescue Ranch – 11301 Cope Rd. Greenfield, OH 45123 or Venmo at Project-Cecil.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sheridan Funeral Home



Mon

July 28

Visitation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sheridan Funeral Home
222 S Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130

Mon

July 28

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sheridan Funeral Home
222 S Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130

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