Zelphina "Rusti" Farner DiPierro's obituary , Passed away on December 18, 2025 in Lancaster, Ohio

Zelphina "Rusti" Farner DiPierro

March 30, 1936 - December 18, 2025 (89 years old)

Lancaster, Ohio

Zelphina "Rusti" Farner DiPierro's obituary , Passed away on December 18, 2025 in Lancaster, Ohio

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Zelphina "Rusti" Farner DiPierro

March 30, 1936 - December 18, 2025 (89 years old)

Lancaster, Ohio

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Zelphina Farner DiPierro Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Zelphina Farner DiPierro of Lancaster, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 89, on December 18, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Zelphina Farner DiPierro to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Issac Farner and Della Mae Farner (Jack); and her siblings, Clarence "Bud" Farner, Glen Farner, Kenneth Farner, Franklin D. Farner, Harold D. Farner, Loucille McAlister, Geneva Underdown and Elizabeth Dixon.

She is survived by: her children, Ronna Burton (Thomas), Gregory Spinelli (Caroline), Vincent Spinelli (Rose) and Giancarlo DiPierro; her stepchildren, Ron DiPierro, Michele DiPierro and Christine Devlin (Jim); her sister Nancy Henry; her sister-in-law Helen Farner; her grandchildren, Lucas Burton (Shannon), Tessa Burton and Lily Spinelli; and her great grandchild Ellis Burton. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, 253 Boving Road, Lancaster, OH 43130, or Honor Flight Columbus, PO Box 20133, Columbus, OH 43220.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson-Smith Funeral Home



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Dec 27

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Frank E. Smith Funeral Home - Lancaster
405 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130

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Dec 27

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Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel
405 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130

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Dec 29

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Bordwine Funeral Home
203 Ohio Ave, Etowah, TN 37331

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Dec 29

Memorial service

Bordwine Funeral Home
203 Ohio Ave, Etowah, TN 37331

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