Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Lisa Silhavy Obituary
Portsmouth— Lisa Marie Gambill Silhavy, 48, of Portsmouth, was surrounded by her family when she passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born on October 14, 1975, in Portsmouth to Kathe Diane Nesler Kurtz and Robert Edward Gambill.
Lisa was a collector of people. She had the exceptional gift of helping others and she put that gift into action by providing those in need with advice, guidance, and sometimes even a home. A 1993 graduate of Portsmouth High School, she enjoyed her time in the PHS Band of Tomorrow. Lisa was also a graduate of Shawnee State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She often said her favorite job was as an RN in the ICU of Cincinnati Children's Hospital. In 2020, she earned a Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville and she had worked for the SSU Student Life Center and as a mental health counselor at PATH Behavioral Healthcare in Portsmouth prior to early retirement due to declining health. A nurturer, she reveled in spending time with her beloved grandchildren.
Surviving are her parents, Robert E. (Debra) Gambill and Kathe D. Nesler (Chuck) Kurtz, all of Portsmouth; her longtime companion and fiancé, Joseph "Joe" A. Dalton of Portsmouth; her five children, Haley (Craig) McLaughlin of Tampa, FL, Maegan O'Ryan (Wesley) Scherer of Columbus, Christopher Silhavy of IN, Jessica Renee Silhavy (Gene) Maynard of Marysville, and Isaac Silhavy of IN; three brothers, Robert E. (Daniela Kathrina "Kat") Gambill of Anchorage, AK, Christopher (Emilie) Meade of Columbus and John Andrew (Elizabeth Thomin) Gambill of Columbus; and grandchildren, Luke, Emma, Connor, Jaymes, Rowyn, Avery and Walker.
Lisa was preceded in death by her brother, James "Jimmy" Joseph Gambill, and his daughter, Alexandrea Renea Gambill; maternal grandparents, Janet and Charles Nesler; and paternal grandmother, Gertrude Legge.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 P.M. Friday at the RALPH F. SCOTT FUNERAL HOME in Portsmouth with Rev. Evan D. Fisher officiating.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 P.M.at the funeral home Friday.
Online condolences may be shared at RalphFScott.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lisa's memory may be made to the Friends of Greenlawn Cemetery Foundation, P.O. Box 333, Portsmouth, OH 45662.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Silhavy
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Lisa Silhavy's name
Memorial Events
for Lisa Silhavy
Nov
3
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home, Inc. - Portsmouth1422 Lincoln Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Nov
3
Celebration of Life
6:00 p.m.
Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home, Inc. - Portsmouth1422 Lincoln Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Funeral services provided by:
Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home, Inc. - Portsmouth1422 Lincoln Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
How to support Lisa's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Lisa Silhavy's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
