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1939
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2016
Thomas Shurtz Obituary
LANCASTER: Thomas E. Shurtz 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He served in the US Navy and was a retired microbiologist for Fairfield Medical Center.
He was a member of the Rose of Sharon Church.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn Shurtz; daughter, Tracy (Mike) Snoke; son, Troy (Dianna) Shurtz all of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Fallon Pahl, Erica Ankrom, Madison (Brandon) Hall, Jagger Snoke and Ryder Snoke; great-granddaughter, Lily Pahl; sister, Linda (George) Harden of Vienna, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Charles Shurtz.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lancaster Vineyard Church, 431 Whiley Rd. SW, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 with Pastor Vernon Banker officiating. Caring Cremation® has taken place by the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, Lancaster, Ohio.
Friends may visit Thursday from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the church.
To send an online condolence, and sign the guestbook, please visit www.funeralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Connie Miller
January 2, 2017
Tom & Carolyn lived across the road from our home where I raised my son at Hunters Trace in the 70's.Troy & Todd became really close buddys growing up,& I felt very safe with this, as both were Christians & wonderful parents. I recall them running the store Blessings,then moving it near there lovely home & shopping there. Lifting Carolyn & the family up in my prayers.
Helen Fisher
January 1, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather we know he will be forever in your thoughts. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you all. Helen Fisher and all your 1963 classmates.
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