Anna Lee Olinger

Together again! Anna Lee Olinger, 83, reunited with her beloved husband, Dick, after a peaceful passing in the early morning hours, March 1, 2015, in presence of her loved ones.  She was born on August 19, 1931 to the late Roy C Gilmore and Alice M. Morgan of Coshocton. On July 6, 1955, Anna married her best friend and true love, Dick Olinger.  Anna's greatest joys in life were home making and her loving her family, especially her granddaughter Amelia.  Known for her cooking, her charity and faith in God, and Anna's gentle kindness was felt by so many.  In her youth, Anna worked in her father's grocery store during the depression and WWII, until she married in 1955.  After marriage, Anna and Dick both owned and operated Home Candy Company for more than forty years, and after retirement The Coffee Company for more than ten years.  They also volunteered for the Red Cross Bloodmobile as drivers.  A longstanding member of Emmanuel Lutheran church, Anna was always active in church activities.

 She is preceded by her husband Dick, her son, David, her sister, Francis, and her brother, Richard.   

 She is survived by her daughter Lisa (Jay Shaffstall) Olinger, and one very special granddaughter Amelia Olinger Shaffstall; she also leaves to mourn her friend and pet dog, Benny; her sister-in-law, Sara (Dave McKinley and nephews Nate, Josh); her brother-in-law, Bill Jones (late Alice); her Gilmore, niece, Cindy (Mike Woodside); her Gilmore nephewsn David (Phyllis), Mike (Cheryl), and Tim (Pam); her Olinger nieces, Ellen (Jim Sharp), Ann (Doug Baker) and Nephew Billy Jones; and many beloved great nieces and nephews on both sides. 

Friends and family are welcome to attend a gathering for Anna on Friday, March 6, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 1500 Pleasant Valley Dr., Coshocton, from 10:30 to 12Noon.  Funeral services will begin at 12 Noon, and will be co-officiated by Pastor Brian Kitner and Pastor Ellen Thomas.  Interment will follows services and will be held at the South Lawn Cemetery of Coshocton. 

A memorial service and light lunch for Anna will be held Saturday, April 11 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17 N. Liberty St., New Concord with the time for friends and family to gather at 10 AM, with the memorial service starting at 11AM with Pastor Ellen Thomas officiating.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that Memorial Donations be made to the following: Hospice of Guernsey, Inc., P.O. Box 1165, Cambridge, Ohio 43725; the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1299, Coshocton, Ohio 43812; and the Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio, 500 W. Wilson Bridge Rd., Suite 245, Worthington, Ohio 43085.  Farus Funeral Home of New Concord is assisting the family.

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