Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameDwight Darrell PIERCE [57326], [57329], [57330]
BirthAug 5, 1940, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio [57331], [57330]
DeathSep 28, 2004, Gahanna, Franklin County, Ohio [57331], [57329]
BurialCarroll Cemetery, Carroll, Fairfield County, Ohio [57331]
FatherDwight Emory PIERCE (1913-2001)
MotherLouise A. VERMILLION (1917-2002)
Spouses
BirthFeb 12, 1942, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio [57332]
DeathAug 28, 2017, Carroll, Fairfield County, Ohio [57332]
BurialCarroll Cemetery, Carroll, Fairfield County, Ohio [57332]
Marriage1962 [57329]
Obituary Online notes for Dwight Darrell PIERCE
Dwight ''Darrell'' Pierce
August 5, 1940  -  September 28, 2004

Dwight “Darrell” Pierce, age 64, of Carroll, died Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at the Rocky Creek Health & Rehabilitation in Gahanna, Ohio.

He retired from the Western Electric Company, was a member of the Pioneers Club, Southgate-Potter Lodge #540 F. & A.M., and Walnut Chapter #172 R.A.M.

He was a graduate of Canal Winchester High School, and The Ohio State University.

Survived by his loving wife of 42 years Pat; son Chris (Mary) Pierce, all of Carroll; daughter Jennifer Lape of Lancaster; grandchildren Alexis Lape, Abigail Lape, and Christina Pierce; sister Sharon (Jerry) Slavik of Salem, SC; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law Rita Litzinger Jaynes of Lancaster; brothers-in-law Dan (Mary) Litzinger of Mentor, OH, and Paul (Connie) Litzinger of Baltimore, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents Dwight and Lousie Pierce; granddaughter Cheryl McKenzie, and his buddy, his dog Logan.

Friends may visit 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, 650 West Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday with Pastor Edward L. Gard officiating.

Interment Carroll Cemetery, Carroll, Ohio.

https://www.spencefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Dwight-Darrell-Pierce?obId=32397822 [57329]
Obituary Online notes for Patricia (Spouse 1)
From Find A Grave contributor Darlene:

Patricia “Pat” Pierce, age 75, of Carroll, died Monday, August 28, 2017 at her residence.

Born February 12, 1942 in Columbus to the late Paul and Rita (Karnes) Litzinger, she was a graduate of Big Walnut High School. She was the former Postmaster for Carroll with 25 years of service.

Survived by her children, Chris (Mary) Pierce and Jennifer (Jerry) Yancey, all of Carroll; grandchildren, Alexis (Ceith) Creekmur, Michigan, Abbey (fiance, Eric Moore) Lape, Christina Pierce, Carroll; great-granddaughter, Elliot Creekmur; brother, Paul (Connie) Litzinger; sister-in-law, Mary Litzinger, Cleveland; boyfriend, Ray Schlagel; special friend, Judy Ridenour; nieces, nephews and many other friends.

Preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Darrell Pierce in 2004; granddaughter, Cheryl McKenzie; and brother, Daniel Litzinger.

Friends may visit 2-4 & 6-8 pm Friday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, where funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday. Interment Carroll Cemetery.
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