A. Bruce Cork

A. Bruce Cork, age 77 of Lancaster, died December 16th, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born in Chicago, IL on May 19th, 1936 to Lawrence and Mabel Pahl Cork. He worked for The Drake Hotel and was instrumental in opening The Drake Oakbrook. He was the manager of the Golden Lamb in Lebanon, OH. In Cincinnati, he ran the Carousel. In 1975 he and his wife Jean, purchased Shaw’s Restaurant in Lancaster, using his expertise and skills to always strive to serve the best. At Shaw’s Restaurant, he involved his knowledge and love of wine and won the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 17 years. He was a member and past President of the Central Ohio Restaurant Association where he was awarded Restauranteur of the Year in 2000.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Nancy Cork; former wife, Jean Cork of Lebanon; son, Alan (Beth) Cork of Minneapolis, MN; daughters, Susie Cork of Lancaster and Molly (Scott) McElfresh of Cincinnati; grandchildren, Kelsey, Michael, and Sean Cork, and Ian McElfresh.
Bruce was preceded in his death by his parents.
The family would like to thank the Fairfield Medical Center and FairHoPe Hospice for their compassionate care.
A memorial service will take place at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N Columbus St. Lancaster, OH on Thursday at 4PM.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2PM until 4PM and 5PM until 7PM.
Memorials may be made in his name to either the Lancaster Festival, 117 West Wheeling St. Lancaster, OH 43130 or to the Ohio Glass Museum 124 W. Main St Lancaster, OH 43130.

Memorial Service

4:00 PM ,Thursday, December 19, 2013
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130

Calling Hours

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ,Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130

Calling Hours

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130