Francis E. "Ding" DeVanna

Francis E. "Ding" DeVanna obituary, Elmore, OH

Francis E. "Ding" DeVanna

Francis DeVanna Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Oak Harbor Chapel on Mar. 21, 2025.

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Francis E. "Ding" DeVanna, 92, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away March 19, 2025 at the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky, OH. He was born January 23, 1933 the son of Frank and Helen DeVanna. He married Elizabeth R. Roth on August 18, 1973 and she preceded him in death on August 9, 2008. He was a truck driver.
Surviving are his daughters: Marie DeVanna Reyes of Fremont, OH, Debora DeVanna of Oak Harbor; grandchildren: Corina Reyes of Cleveland, Michael (Joanna) Harmon of Wauseon, OH; great-grandchildren: Miguel Dominguez, Aleah Tucker, Micah Harmon, Anna Harmon, Jonah Harmon; great-great-grandchildren: Meelo and two more.
Visitation will be Monday, March 24, 2025 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 301 N. Locust St. Oak Harbor, OH. Graveside services will follow at Salem Township Union Cemetery at 1:15 pm. Memorial contributions may be given to the family.
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