Name: Visitation for Steven "Eric" DiSario
Start: 2017-05-19T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Grove City Church of the Nazarene

DiSario Officer Steven "Eric" DiSario, was born in Salem, Ohio on February 2, 1979. His life was tragically taken on Friday, May 12, 2017 while serving as the Chief of Police in Kirkersville. He was 38 years old. Eric was a devoted husband to his beautiful wife, Aryn (Armintrout); and a doting dad to Olivia, Braydon, Grace, Chloe, Kameron and Lilliana whom is soon to be born. He will be deeply missed by his parents; mother, Robin (Dale) Walker; dad, Thomas (Belinda) DiSario; mother-in-law, Patricia (Joseph Lytle) Armintrout; father-in-law, Robert (Vickie) Armintrout. Eric was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Clinton J. Long and Wilma J. Long, as well as his paternal grandparents Thomas J. DiSario, Sr. and Verna (DiSario) Burns. He was also preceded in death by an uncle Robert W. Long. Eric was survived by two stepbrothers, Joshua (Laticia) Walker and William (Jen) Dorr; two stepsisters, Mandy Pelfrey and Marian (Alan) Marchior; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Eric was very loved by all of his friends, neighbors, and the community. As well as Eric working as a police chief, he also worked for ImproveIt Home Remodeling for the last 3 years. He is a 1997 graduate of Washington City Schools in Washington Court House, Ohio, as well as receiving his Bachelor Degree from DeVry University in Business Technical Management. He was a part of the DARE program while in high school. Along with being a boy scout, Eric also earned his Eagle Scout badge. Prior to becoming the Police Chief of Kirkersville, Eric had also been a part time deputy Marshall with the Brice Police Department, Auxiliary officer with the Millersport Police Department, and in 2013 he had volunteered as an Auxiliary Officer for the Lithopolis Police Department. Eric's family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123, where his Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Interment with full honors, will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Lockbourne, Ohio. SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL has been entrusted with his services. Messages of support may be left at www.schoedinger.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 15 to May 18, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven DiSario

28 Entries

Jane Downs

May 26, 2017

Did not know Chief DiSario but my heart goes out to the family. I will say the rosary for him and for you. Now an angel watching over all of you and your beautiful baby girl. Rest in peace Chief DiSario. God bless you

May 25, 2017

Aryn and family, we are so sad to hear of the passing of your husband. You and your family are in our prayers.

Garry and Pam Hollyfield
Phoenix, AZ

Tom Gauldin

May 25, 2017

My heartfelt sympathy is extended to Eric's family. He was truly a wonderful school citizen at Washington Middle School. I am honored to have been his principal.
Tom J. Gauldin

The Compassionate Friends

May 20, 2017

Dear DiSario Family,

We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The
Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and
siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide
comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or
sister or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in
Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church
1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us.
We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.

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The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986

www.tcfcolumbus.org

www.compassionatefriends.org

Ramona Schwalbach

May 20, 2017

My condolences to the family and community for your loss. My prayers are with you. May Lord give you peace during thus tragic time. Ramona
My heart and prayers go out to you
For everything your going through
May the Lord be with you everyday
And be with you in every way

Diane Schmitz-McBride

May 20, 2017

We are heartsick over the Kirkersville tragedy and the painful loss of the beautiful lives it has taken. We are praying for GOD'S lovingkindness to be a source of calm in the midst of this storm,may HE comfort and sustain you and give you peace.
Aryn, Our deepest heartfelt sympathies, to you and your family during this very difficult time of sorrow. We will surely miss seeing Steven on our walks around Brandymill, please let us know if we can be of any help. Diane, Brian McBride and family

Julie Gossett

May 20, 2017

Please accept my deepest sympathies! My heart goes out to the family and all the wonderful men and women in law enforcement!

Julie Gossett

May 20, 2017

With deepest sympathies to all. I am so sorry this happed! Thank you for your service! I highly respect our men and women in law enforcement!

May 20, 2017

We will remember Eric always walking into church at St Luke's with a smile on his face. As a family of 3 Eagle scouts and 38 years in law enforcement we understand Eric's desire to protect and serve and thank him. His loss is tragic and heartbreaking and we pray God gives Aryn, his children, family and friends the strength they need to move through this difficult time.
Gayle and Christy Kanz

Rob L

May 19, 2017

Please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss. From a fellow Eagle Scout, may Steven ever be soaring on high, and watching over his family at God's side.

Angel Grimsley

May 19, 2017

Thank you for your great service in police force. My thoughts and prayers are with you aryn and children. God Bless!!

Keely Thomas

May 19, 2017

As my flag is hanging half staff, my heart is heavy for the children(those also on their way) and his Wife! I have the utmost respect for our "BLUE" and I pray that more and more will learn to respect and thank them for putting their lives on the line. May The Lord bless your family and comfort you all. Thank you Police Chief Eric DiSario for the ultimate sacrifice that you made in serving to protect! God Bless!

May 18, 2017

Rest In Peace god bless the family so sorry for your loss
MM

Debbie Aldridge

May 18, 2017

To The Family of Eric,
i am very sorry for the loss of your husband and Father of your kids. May God bless him and his family.
Debbie Aldridge

Barbara Kneeland

May 18, 2017

Our deepest heartfelt sympathy and prayers for Aryn, Eric's family, all of their children and our cousin Patty and all her family. Heaven has another angel to protect and watch over you. Our daily prayers, thoughts and love always.
Michael and Barbara Kneeland

Diane Capretta

May 18, 2017

Rest Dear Officer for you have given your life for others. Thank you for your service.

Rosemary Holloway

May 18, 2017

Now that your Watch on earth has been completed, you may now start a new Watch from above. I hear that you have a better view now. RIP Eric, you will be missed but never forgotten.

Tom Loudermilk

May 17, 2017

Rest in peace.Thank you for your service.

May 17, 2017

And He will raise you up on Eagle's Wings. Bear you on the breath of dawn. Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the Palm of His hand. Eric was an Eagle Scout from 1997.
Boy Scout Troop 112, Washington Court House, Ohio

Michael & Debb Jones

May 17, 2017

Thoughts and Prayers to the Family and Friends of Kirkersville Police Chief STEVEN ERIC DISARIO. God Be With You and the Children.

Kelli Kersell

May 16, 2017

My prayers and thoughts go out to Eric & his family. You will be truely missed. I remember you in your youth and you grew into a great man. So many appreciate your sacrifice.

May 16, 2017

Prayers for your family. Thank you for public service.

Jeanne Williams

May 16, 2017

Eric,
You are a most extrordinary young man and shall continue to be through your beloved family and children.We will be watching their faces to once again see your joyful smie.
Eric, you will remain in our hearts until we see you again.

God bless and give strenghth to his amazing family.
Your Williams cousins.

Mike

May 16, 2017

This is heartbreaking, sorry for your loss. I am glad to have known Eric in my youth he truly was one of a kind. My thoughts and prayers with your family in this tragic time. Eric thank you for your service and fly high. Rest in Peace my friend.

Sandra Brown

May 16, 2017

Your watch is over and thank you for your service over the years. May you rest in peace. And I have the deepest condolences for your family.

Robert Dvoroznak

May 15, 2017

To the family of Chief DiSario my sincere condolences. He gave the ultimate sacrifice to our profession. May your memories always be of a proud Husband, Father and Police Officer. God speed my brother.

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