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Lori Clapper

March 4, 1962 — April 22, 2020

Lori L. Clapper, 58, of Mount Vernon, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Wexner Medical Center, in Columbus.

Lori was born March 4, 1962 in Zanesville, Ohio to Samuel and Mary Lou {Fraunfelter} Gantz.

Lori played basketball, and was in the band, while at Cardington-Lincoln High School.  She graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 1985.

She married Russell Clapper on May 29, 1999.

Lori worked for Mount Vernon Developmental Center for almost thirty years. She loved camping, bowling, playing softball, being a referee, and following all sports, especially OSU athletics.

Lori will be deeply missed by her husband; children Courtney (Justin) DeBord of Columbus, and Sheena (Josh) Carothers of Chesterville; step daughter Heidi (Alison) Hawk; grandchildren Autumn and Gotham; mother Mary Lou Gantz of Canton brother Jeff  (Beth) Gantz of Canton.

Lori was preceded in death by her father.

Calling hours will be held at Roberts Funeral Home – Mount Vernon from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, July 17, 2020, and a service will follow, with Rick Ford officiating. Online tributes and flower orders may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Lori’s name .

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Lori Clapper, please visit our flower store.

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Gathering of Family and Friends

Friday, July 17, 2020

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Friday, July 17, 2020

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Roberts Funeral Home - Sherwood Chapel

7067 Cleveland Rd, Wooster, OH 44691

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