Henry C. Schlabach, 83, of Sugarcreek passed away unexpectedly in his residence on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Born November 9, 1940, in Holmes County, he was the son of Crist O. and Mary Ann (Miller) Schlabach. He married the former Leona I. Beachy on May 31, 1969.
Henry loved his Lord and was generous in giving for the Lord’s work. As a member of Crosspointe Church in Baltic, he loved his church and seldom missed a service. He had a great concern for the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Henry spent 62 years as a painter which gave him the name “Painter Henry”.
In addition to his wife Leona, he is survived by his children Margaret (Sheldon) Martin of Shinnston, WV, Maria (Gary) Yoder of Myakka City, FL, Murray (Rachel) Schlabach and Myra Schlabach of Sugarcreek, Mildred Schlabach of Sarasota, FL; sisters Ella Schlabach, Katie Schlabach, and Esther Troyer; grandchildren Shana (John Speicher), Kylie, Grant (Monica), Cowan, Wyatt, Clark, Anyah, Garrett, Kara, Grady, Hailey, Mercedes, Christian, Giada, Brianna (Andrew Heck), Lexus, Brodie; and great grandchildren Carson, Brooke, and Saige.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Fannie, brothers Albert, Melvin, Roman, Aden, and Norman.
Services for Henry will be held at the Maranatha Fellowship Church in Sugarcreek on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00 am with Pastor Mark Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday, August 22nd (TONIGHT) from 6-8 pm and Friday, 23rd from 2-4 and 6-8 pm.
Smith-Varns Funeral Home
330-852-2141
www.smithfuneralhomesugarcreek.com
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