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In RemembranceRuth Ann (Nutter)RobitzerLancaster, Ohio17 Dec 1941 - 4 Sep 2005Ruth A. Robitzer, 63, ofLancaster, passed awaySunday, Sept. 4, 2005, at theArthur G. James CancerHospital, Columbus.She was born on Dec. 17,1941, in Lancaster to Floyd andBetty J. Hanna Baird. Ruth wasa salesperson for Sears for 25years. She was a member of St.Mark Church, Lancaster, andshe enjoyed traveling and especially shopping.Ruth is survived by her daughter, Catherine M. (Richard) Dardis ofCarroll; son, John M. (Holly A.) Robitzer of Lancaster; grandson,Austin M. Robitzer of Lancaster; father and mother, Floyd and BettyBaird of Lancaster; brother, Floyd "Stretch" (Marlene) Baird of Lancaster; sister, Mary J. Rhoades ofLancaster; brother and sister-in-laws, Richard and Phyllis Robitzer of Carroll, Nick and Ellen Shaw ofAmanda, and David and Loretta Leohner of Rockbridge; special cousins, Charles and Ellen Steinmetz ofLancaster; and several aunts and uncle, nieces and nephews.Her husband, John M. "Jack" Robitzer, preceded her in death.Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark Church, Lancaster, withinternment to follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday atSheridan Funeral Home, Lancaster. A vigil service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu offlowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, or thedonor's choice. Ruth's family would like to give a special thank you to all her caring friends that havesupported her and her family through everything.Thomas Jackson SheppardLancaster, Ohio13 Oct 1940 - 10 Jul 2005Thomas Jackson Sheppard, of Lancaster, died Sunday, July 10,2005, at his residence.He was a self-employed contractor.He is survived by son, Brent (Lori) Sheppard of Lancaster; daughter,Rebecca Owen of Amanda; daughter-in-law, Debbie Sheppard;grandchildren, Alicia, Wesley, Emilia, Tucker, Jackson, JoAnn andJoshua; brothers, William C. Sheppard of South Carolina, JohnSheppard of West Virginia, Charles Sheppard of Virginia and JimSheppard of Canada; and sisters, Ethel Woyan, of Rockbridge andMargaret Ann Sprinkles of Florida.Tom was preceded in death by his son, Blaine Sheppard; parents,Thomas and Margaret Miller Sheppard; sister, Dorothy Jean Bell; andbrother, Edward B. Sheppard.Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Sheridan Funeral Home. Services will be at 1p.m. Friday, July 15, 2005, at Sheridan Funeral Home, with Deacon Paul Deshaies officiating.Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.Memorials can be made in Tom's memory to Brent Sheppard for a college fund for the grandchildren.Originally published in Lancaster Eagle Gazette Obituaries 12 Jul 200519