Vernon L. Albaugh, age 91, most recently of the Carroll Health Care Center in Carrollton, Ohio, died early Saturday morning, December 28, 2024 in the healthcare center.
He was born May 28, 1933 in Mineral City, Ohio and was the son of the late Leslie Kramer. and Lenore (Shaffer) Albaugh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother James Albaugh.
Vernon was a retired truck driver for M & B Operating where he worked from 1976 until 1998. He was a Korean War Era Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Holmes Church in New Philadelphia. He enjoyed outdoor activities which included hunting, fishing, swimming, and tending to his garden. He also engaged in farming activities, enjoyed boxing, and was a skilled carpenter.
He is survived by a son, Jeffrey Vernon (Debra) Albaugh of Graham, NC, a daughter, Mrs. Lisa (Pat) Clements of Scottsdale, AZ, grandchildren Benjamin Albaugh and Katy Clements, his siblings Judie Albaugh Lawson and Richard Albaugh, and a niece Mrs. Rhonda Albaugh (Joe) Nemeth. Additionally, Vernon shared a special relationship with his longtime loving companion Sandy Strahl and her family, which includes children Mrs. Tonya (Gary) Reese, Mrs. Jolynn (Mike) Schrickel, and Denny Reese and grandchildren Sara and Kayla and great-granddaughter Roslynn.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 P.M., Monday, January 6, 2024 in the Baxter-Gardner Funeral Home at Sherrodsville with Pastor Roger Warnes officiating. Interment will follow in the Holmes Church Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Monday from 12:00 Noon until time of services at 1:00 P.M. in the funeral home. Contributions in Vernon’s memory may be made to Holmes Church, Attn: Roger Warnes, PO Box #267, 6438 Ripley Road, New Philadelphia Ohio 44663. To leave an online condolence message please visit the funeral home website.
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