Kathyrn J. Wagner

1936 - 2025

Kathyrn J. Wagner obituary, 1936-2025, Lancaster, OH

Kathyrn J. Wagner

1936 - 2025

BORN

1936

DIED

2025

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16

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The Frank E. Smith Funeral Home - Lancaster

405 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130

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Kathyrn Wagner Obituary

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Kathyrn J. Wagner, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on December 11, 2025. She was born in Jackson, OH to the late Spencer and Dessa Leonard.

Kathyrn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend. She was a selfless, caring, and gentle soul who loved her family and friends immensely and was loved by her family and friends tremendously.

She was a long-time member of the 6th Avenue United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, traveling, watching classic movies, and helping others. She was also quite the animal lover who loved her dogs and grand-dogs and they adored her right back just like the rest of us.

She is survived by her son, Richard Wagner Jr.; daughter, Dessa (Bob) Hebert; grandchildren, Camden and Maxwell; and siblings, Voris Leonard and Betty (Lowell) Marks; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Wagner Sr.; sister, Lois Forshey; and parents.

A funeral service has taken place with burial in Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

16

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Frank E. Smith Funeral Home - Lancaster

405 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130

Send Flowers

Dec

16

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

The Frank E. Smith Funeral Home - Lancaster

405 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.