Carol J. Vanvelzor's obituary , Passed away on March 27, 2025 in Lancaster, Ohio

Carol J. Vanvelzor

August 17, 1939 - March 27, 2025 (85 years old)

Lancaster, Ohio

Carol J. Vanvelzor's obituary , Passed away on March 27, 2025 in Lancaster, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson-Smith Funeral Home

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Carol J. Vanvelzor

August 17, 1939 - March 27, 2025 (85 years old)

Lancaster, Ohio

Carol J. Vanvelzor Obituary

We bid farewell to Carol J. Vanvelzor of Lancaster, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 27, 2025 at the age of 85. Carol touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Ruckman, and Hazel Ruckman, Sr.; her husband Robert E. Vanvelzor; and her siblings, Howard E. Ruckman, Charles Ruckman, Jr., Paul Ruckman, Don Ruckman, William Ruckman, Robert Ruckman, Fred Ruckman, Louella Baughman and Louise Franklin.

She is survived by: her siblings, Richard Ruckman of Thurston and Pat Heistand of Lancaster. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 1st 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Floral Hills Memory Gardens (351 Coonpath Rd NE, Lancaster, OH 43130).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson-Smith Funeral Home



Tue

Apr 01

Graveside service

Floral Hills Memory Gardens
351 Coonpath Rd NE, Lancaster, OH 43130

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