William "Bill" L. Poling

William Leroy “Bill” Poling, 85, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024. He was born on October 16, 1938, to the late David and Virginia (Stevens) Poling. 

He was a 1957 graduate of Lancaster High School. Bill was an outstanding athlete and an All-Ohio High School Football player. He proudly wore the number 30 which was also worn by his stepson and grandson. He served in the United States Army from 1964-1968. After his military service, he worked at Anchor Hocking for 40 years. During his tenure at Anchor Hocking, he became a member of the American Flint Glass Workers Union (AFGWU) and served as President of Local Union 25. As an automation handling mechanic, he received numerous awards for his ingenuity to improve the performance of the burn-off lines as well as several perfect attendance awards. 

Outside of his family, Bill’s greatest hobby was the outdoors. His passion for outdoor hunting was shared with his family and friends. He taught his children and grandchildren how to hunt and fish. He was a member of Anglers Paradise and The Coon Hunters Club. Bill is now reunited with his old friend Ted Acureman and the fish stories probably have already begun. 

Bill is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jewell Poling; mother of his children, Karen Aneshansley; children, William Poling, Kim (Tom) Lutz, and Kathy Poling all of Lancaster, OH, and Bill (Betty) Schultz of Stockport, Ohio; step-children, Michele (Vince) Messerly, Thomas (Jamie Katterhenrich) LeFever, both of Lancaster, OH and Jason (Amanda) LeFever of Louisa, KY; grandchildren, Rich, Megan, Tommy, Heather, Stephen, Sarah, Devin, Richie, Max, Sam, Peyton, Trysten and Khloe; great-grandchildren, Mikey, Leah, Matthew, Wesley, Riley, Landon, Makenna, Jax and Lilly; siblings, Pastor Timothy (Beverly Jo) Poling of Murray City, OH and Sharon (Sam) Bailey of Rockbridge, OH as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and David Poling; brother, Charles Poling; grandson, Thomas Ryan LeFever and nephew, Robert David Macioci, Jr. 

Friends and family may visit at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A funeral service will take place at noon with Pastor Timothy Poling officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions can be made to Fairhope Hospice, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130.

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