Leland Frank Farquharson

Leland “Lee” Frank Farquharson, 68, of Zanesville, passed away March 11, 2026.

Lee was born October 9, 1957 in Ashland, Ohio to William and Marilyn {Fulwider} Farquharson.

Lee graduated from Ashland High School in 1975. He then graduated with an Associates degree in Electronics from North Central Technicial Coloage. Lee also graduated with a bachelor's and masters in Administration. from Wright State University in Dayton. 

He married Sherri Gisinger on February 15, 2020.

Lee worked in Defense Electronics in Dayton, and retired from the Department of Justice in Washington DC after 28 years. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Ashland. Lee was an amateur radio operator in Ashland, Wooster, and Zanesville. He was a foodie and he loved to eat. Lee loved travelling and his favorite destination was Alaska. He was an avid reader and history buff.

Lee will be deeply missed by his wife Sherri Farquharson; step-children James Spangler and Jeremy Spangler; step-grandchildren Austin, Hayden, and Aubrey Spangler; and sister Lori (Fred) Gottfried.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents, his previous wife Linda Farquharson.

Friends may call Wednesday March 18 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home (and livestreamed at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com/obituaries/Leland-Farquharson) with Pastor Harry Strachan officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Newark Amateur Radio Association P.O. Box 601 Newark, OH 43058.