David Linscott

David Edward Linscott, age 74 of Millfield, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022 at his home.  Born April 23, 1948 in Athens, he was the son of the late Ed & Eileen Lands Linscott.

A graduate of Ames-Bern High School, he attended Ohio University.  He retired as a firefighter after 27 years of service with the Athens Fire Department.  He operated Mr. Ed’s Brittany’s and had a lifelong love of raising dogs.  He was a Judge with the National Shoot and Retrieve Dog Trials and a lifetime member of the NRA.  He served on the Sunday Creek Water Board for many years.  He was a gunsmith, and enjoyed his family farm, Laz L Farm and music.  He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Lancaster.

David is survived by his wife of 28 years, Lori Zofchak Linscott; two daughters, Melissa (Bill) Knowlton of Buchtel and Denika (Clint Thompson) Moon of Lancaster; two sons, Shane (Staci) Linscott of Columbus and Dustin (Miki) Zofchak of Japan; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Ann (Paul) Kilzer of Millfield, Patricia (Paul) Brown of Logan, Karen (Larry) Dean of Florida, and Linda (Pete) Hart of Guysville; a brother, Donald (Cathy) Linscott of Amesville; also surviving are several nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and great and great-great nephews.

Besides his parents, David is preceded in death by three grandchildren, Ichiro Zofchak, Samantha and Madeline Linscott.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 31 Republic Ave., Glouster with Father Tyron Tomson as celebrant.  Burial will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Glouster/ Trimble.  The Rosary service will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church.  Friends may call Sunday 5-8 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, 24 Morris Ave., Athens.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pregnancy Resource Center, 77 E. State St., Athens, OH 45701.  Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.