Charlene Yvonne Schrank

May 9, 2023 at 7:26 p.m.
Charlene Yvonne Schrank
Charlene Yvonne Schrank

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Charlene Yvonne Schrank, age 81, passed peacefully at her home on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Brookville.  She was born April 1, 1942 in Liberty, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ruby (Klein) Huntington.  

She married Henry Schrank on March 27, 1981 in Liberty and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2020.  She was employed for over 31 years at the Liberty Herald newspaper.

Charlene was a member of the First Christian Church in Oxford, Ohio and Oak Forest Church of Christ in Brookville; the Liberty Red Hat Society, and the Franklin County Antique Machinery Club.

Survivors include a son, Larry (Mary) Wentz of Cincinnati; three step-sons, Tony (Lisa) Schrank of Goldsboro, North Carolina David (Rhonda) Schrank of Greenfield and Ric (Stephanie) Schrank of Virginia City, Nevada; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband Henry, she was preceded in death by a brother Ron Huntington who died in 2015.

Family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Oak Forest Church of Christ, 13071 St. Mary's Road, Brookville.  

John Witt and David Hokey will officiate the funeral services at noon, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Oak Forest Church of Christ.  Burial will then follow in Sims Cemetery in New Fairfield.

Memorial contributions may be directed to First Christian Church, Oak Forest Church of Christ or the Franklin County Antique Machinery Cub.  The family wishes to offer their sincere thanks to her caregivers, Kay, Kenny and Esther.  

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Schrank family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com

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Charlene Yvonne Schrank, age 81, passed peacefully at her home on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Brookville.  She was born April 1, 1942 in Liberty, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ruby (Klein) Huntington.  

She married Henry Schrank on March 27, 1981 in Liberty and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2020.  She was employed for over 31 years at the Liberty Herald newspaper.

Charlene was a member of the First Christian Church in Oxford, Ohio and Oak Forest Church of Christ in Brookville; the Liberty Red Hat Society, and the Franklin County Antique Machinery Club.

Survivors include a son, Larry (Mary) Wentz of Cincinnati; three step-sons, Tony (Lisa) Schrank of Goldsboro, North Carolina David (Rhonda) Schrank of Greenfield and Ric (Stephanie) Schrank of Virginia City, Nevada; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband Henry, she was preceded in death by a brother Ron Huntington who died in 2015.

Family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Oak Forest Church of Christ, 13071 St. Mary's Road, Brookville.  

John Witt and David Hokey will officiate the funeral services at noon, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Oak Forest Church of Christ.  Burial will then follow in Sims Cemetery in New Fairfield.

Memorial contributions may be directed to First Christian Church, Oak Forest Church of Christ or the Franklin County Antique Machinery Cub.  The family wishes to offer their sincere thanks to her caregivers, Kay, Kenny and Esther.  

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Schrank family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com

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