Barnesville Area News

Willard R. Spano 

Willard R. Spano (Will) 91 of Richmond, IN formerly of Lafferty, OH. Passed away on October 30, 2026 at Reid Hospital. He was born November 3, 1934 in Lafferty, OH. He was the son of late Joseph Spano Sr., and Catherine (Surufka) Spano.

Will was retired from Elder-Beerman’s, and interior decorating he was also a Catholic by faith. Will also enjoyed his auctions and lottery tickets.

In Addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph, Richard, George, Frank, Jack and Albert Spano. His sister Mary Bishop, and infant sister Shirley Spano along with his dear friend Dr. Homer Timson. Surviving is his sister Katherine Kovacs and niece Cindy (Rick) Sykes and many other nieces and nephews that loved him dearly.

Graveside services will be held on November 14, 2026, at Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Lafferty, Ohio at 11:00 am with family and friends welcomed.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stegallberheideorr.com