Joy Lutz's obituary , Passed away on March 20, 2026 in Portsmouth, Ohio

Joy Lutz

August 23, 1936 - March 20, 2026 (89 years old)

Portsmouth, Ohio

Joy Lutz's obituary , Passed away on March 20, 2026 in Portsmouth, Ohio

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Joy Lutz

August 23, 1936 - March 20, 2026 (89 years old)

Portsmouth, Ohio

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Joy Lutz Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on March 20, 2026, at the age of 89, Joy Lutz of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joy Lutz to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Franklin Rowles and Mildred Rowles (Riffe); her husband William Ronald Lutz; her grandson Eric Miller; and her siblings, Franklin Rowles, Donna Rowles and Nancy Rowles.

She is survived by: her children, William Lutz, Jr. (Nancy), Lorrie Riddlebarger (Jeff) and Amy Beth Shope (Rick); her grandchildren, Christopher Lutz, Shawn Lutz, Andrea Grounds (Shawn), Shawn Miller, Jessica Bray (Lance), Joshua Riddlebarger (Annie), Ashlee Carmen (Jared) and Alan Shope; and her siblings, James Rowles, Danny Rowles, Rebecca Martin, Lucinda Wyatt, Molly Carver and Ruby LaBella. She is also survived by 18 great grandchildren.

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Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home



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6710 Swauger Valley Rd, Minford, OH 45653

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6710 Swauger Valley Rd, Minford, OH 45653

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