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Clara Cruit

1931 - 2016

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1931

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2016

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Clara Cruit Obituary

Clara Jean Cruit

LANCASTER: Clara Jean Cruit, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, May 27th , 2016, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on August 5, 1931, to the late Obe and Daisy Grandstaff Smith.

Clara worked for Ohio Bell, Alten's Foundry, The Hickle Company, and she retired from the Fairfield County Auditor's Office.

Clara dedicated her life to raising her children and was an amazing person who will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children, Beverlee (Lloyd "Andy") Anders, George Cruit, and Jodie (Michael) Martinelli of Perrysburg, Ohio; grandchildren, Joshua Anders, Lyndsay Martinelli, and Michael Martinelli; brother-in-law, Robert Bainter; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Anna McCain, Betty Blosser, and Barbara Bainter; brothers, Lawrence "Abe" Smith, Henry Smith, and Obe Smith; nephews, Robert L. Bainter and Rick Blosser; and niece, Virginia Paulis.

A graveside memorial service will take place at a later date in Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster. Caring Cremation has taken place through the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Lancaster.

Special thank you to Dr. Ralph Romaker for his compassionate care of Clara.

Memorials can be made in memory of Clara to the Fairfield County Meals on Wheels, 253 Boving Rd, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com

Published by Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on May 29, 2016.
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Jodi, George and Bev,
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Becky Cook Hedges

August 1, 2016

Jodi, Bev and George.
Only fond memories of your mother. Sorry for your loss.

Phillip Freeland

June 4, 2016

Jodi, Bev and George, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing , she was always so nice, she will be missed .

Keith Hewitt

June 1, 2016

I grew up beside Clara.....she was my best friend for many years....I always loved taking my Christmas gifts over to show her.....I'm so sorry Bev, Jody and George....many thoughts and prayers....love Angel

Angel Mugg

May 31, 2016

Jody,Bev, George , I am so sorry to hear about Clara. I will miss seeing her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely , Carla Hicks

May 31, 2016

My wife and I had the privilege of being neighbors with Clara for several years. We had so many wonderful backyard, over-the-fence conversations where she expressed her pride in her children and grandchildren.

She will be missed. Many prayers.

The Crook Family

Tom Crook

May 30, 2016

you guys are my sisters and brother and yes she is a second mother, love tammie and steve

steve mott

May 30, 2016

Bev, Jodie and George,
Aunt Clara always worked to make sure her children had what they needed and she loved you all so much. None of us ever grow up enough that we don't miss the love of our mothers.
My deepest sympathy to each of you.
Love, Sherrie

Sherrie Upp

May 30, 2016

Bev, Jodie and George;
So sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Lana Cochran Fisher

Lana Cochran Fisher

May 29, 2016

I'm so sorry. I know how much you all loved and adored your mother. I'll be thinking about you.
Martha Adkins

May 29, 2016

Bev and family!

Sorry to hear of the passing of Clara. She was a wonderful co-worker and friend. She will be missed.

Barb Devore,Jax,Fla.

May 28, 2016

From all the Miller Family. You are in our prayers.
Miller

May 28, 2016

Jodie,George &Bev, Sorry for your loss.....We had some good times over the years w/ Clara. Take Care.......

Nanette Derflinger

May 28, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Frank Wehrle

May 28, 2016

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