Emily J. Blosser

“I’ll make this story short”, you always heard this before Emily would begin a story. While the story would not be as short as you would think, she would keep you engaged throughout as she was a great storyteller. In her honor, I’ll make this story short….

Emily was a 1961 Pleasantville High School graduate, where she was a cheerleader, and she met the love of her life Bill Blosser. They married December 21, 1962, and raised their family in Pleasantville.

Together they welcomed every kid and neighbor into their home, their doors were always open, and she would give you whatever you needed if she had it. Everyone felt safe and loved when they were at Bill and Emily’s house. On one occasion she came home from work to find chocolate milk left out where a neighbor kid made himself at home and made a cup of chocolate milk while Emily and Bill were working. Which did not upset Emily or Bill, they were just glad a kid got what they needed and felt at home. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, doing something special with many of them, from attending school events to making special days where they would do something together. They brought over 40 foster kids into their home, providing love and support to each, many of which kept a relationship with them after leaving foster care and being moved to their adoptive parents.

Emily loved serving her community, as she was a 30 plus year member of the Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department and Pleasant Walnut Township Fire Department. Her family still remembers her, and their dad’s unit numbers, they would pick up the party line for the fire department, and listen for Unit 3, which was their dads and Unit 26, which was Emily's. For many years, along with her fire department family she helped raise money, by volunteering and cooking for the annual Turkey Dinner. For over 30 years she also volunteered as a cook at her church’s summer camp. She also volunteered for many years on the Pleasantville Park Board where she would help lead the Summer Park Program with other board members, they would feed village kids lunch and have a craft project each day. If you were part of this program, you probably remember the popcorn balls that she made each year. As you can tell, food was Emilys way of showing that she cared for you, everyone asked her to make Texas Sheet Cake and even when sick, she would make it for family and friends. Emily was a member of the Pleasantville Socials Club, a member of The River Valley Life Center church in Lancaster. Beyond her family and volunteering, Emily enjoyed thrifting, and would never pay full price for anything. We have to say, to honor mom’s thriftiness, we had to negotiate with the funeral director to ensure that we did not pay full price.

Emily worked for Anchor Hocking for many years, then for multiple doctors’ offices; Dr. Whetstone, Dr. Guisinger, and Dr. VanFossen, all of whom respected and loved her. She had a special place in her heart for Dr. VanFossen, as she was the same age as her own children and thought of her as one of the kids.

If you cannot tell, Emily did a lot for others and because of that was loved by all. When you mention her name to someone who knew her, you are going to get a story and they will probably say “I’ll make this a short story”.

Emily is survived by her children Kathy (Dennis) Oestreicher, Brian (Cindy) Blosser, Lori (Gib) Smith, Tracy Blosser. Grandchildren Katrina (Joe) Plank, Kelly Oestreicher, Jessica (Steven) Spragg, Katie (Chris) Weyandt, Andrew (Janessa) Blosser, Mary Blosser, Kayla Hutchinson, Megan (Craig) Mitchell, Tyler Smith, Evan Smith. Great-Grandchildren Owen, Luke, Jase, Layla, Alexander, Lucas, Kendall, Ella, Emery, Caroline, Ryen, Coy, Abby, Derek, Bryson, Kutler, Barrett. Great-Great Grandchildren Asher and Ellianna. Brothers In-Law Larry (Paula) Blosser and Terry Blosser as well as several nieces and nephews. Two dear and special friends JoAnn Malone and Beth Hicks

Emily was proceeded in death by her husband William Blosser, parents, brothers Darrell and Homer “Jack” Hannan, Father and Mother In-Law Harley and Rosie Blosser.

The family would like to thank FairHope Hospice and staff for their care and support. Megan Brown, CNP and Holly, Nurse Navigator at Dr. Singh’s Office. The oncology staff at Fairfield Medical Infusion Center. We hope mom touched your life in the same carrying way you touched hers.

Emily’s story would not be complete without giving a special thank you to her neighbors. Bill and Emily moved to Second Street in 1966 and over the years have been blessed with many great neighbors. Emily’s family would like to thank her current neighbors, whom Emily loved and appreciated. They were always there with a helping hand, dinner, special handmade gifts, a new dessert, helping with her care and most of all visits of great conversations and laughter. Thank you to Nick Shumaker, Jason Henderson, Michael Dickson, Jim & Mick Shumaker, Dennis & Brenda Munsey, the Moore family, the Lawson Family, Korry Harrier, Bob & Brenda Pangborn, Ginny Farley and Pat & Eric Brown.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation in Emily’s name to FairHope Hospice or River Valley Life Church. “The generous person will prosper, and whoever refreshes others will himself be refreshed”, Proverbs 11:25

A visitation for Emily will be held Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home. A funeral service will occur Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Lancaster, Ohio.