Bonnie C. Criner

Criner Bonnie C. Criner, age 80 of Sunbury, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Mount Carmel West Medical Center. Born on April 16, 1936 in Beaver, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Lunda and Laura (Owsley) Chandler. A former cook with Columbus Academy, she spent the balance of her life raising her family. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and was a wonderful cook. Her homemade meatloaf, fried chicken, liver and onions will long be remembered. Bonnie also had a passion for playing the slot machines in Las Vegas and Scioto Downs. She made every holiday special and looked forward to being surrounded by her treasured family. She is survived by sons, Robert Jr. (Robyn) , Terry (Lisa), Yogi (Nan) , Ronnie (Celesta) Criner; grandchildren, Niki, Nancy, Matt, Drew, Kelly, Sarah, Kyle; great-grandchildren, Cooper, Will, Izzy; sister-in-law, Bonnie Chandler; many nieces and nephews including Mike and Kathy McKnight and family; cousins including Linda and Betsy; and personal friends, Joan, Bill, Thelma, Blackie, Rosie, George, Earl, Natalie, Bob, and Vickie. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years Robert in 1992, daughter Peggy Sue, brother William Chandler, sisters Barbara Jane Reeves, and Rose Jean Mingus. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at the DEVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR 3 at 61, Sunbury. Graveside services will be Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at the Trenton Cemetery. Special thanks to Reggie Howorka for officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Special Olympics. The DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the Criner Family and condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.