Dana L. Hambel
October 28, 1943 - April 12, 2022 (Age 78)
Dana Lee Hambel, 78 of Duncan Falls, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2022.
Dana was born in Malta, Ohio, on October 28, 1943. He is the son of the late Ruth Hambel Earich. Dana graduated from M&M High School in 1961, and went on to join the Texas Guard and Ohio National Guard. Dana then worked for IBEW Local #981 and Local #71 for 15 years, and he retired from Central Ohio Coal Company and the Conesville power plant after working for 31-1/2 years as an electrician. He was a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Dana was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Dana is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary (Huff) Hambel, whom he married August 20, 1966; his three children, Doug (Christy) Hambel of Chandlersville, Steve (Allie) Hambel of Buckeye Lake and Amy (Justin) Day of Duncan Falls; his six grandchildren, Stone Hambel, Steel Hambel, Colton Hambel, Chase (Kait) Hambel, Hannah Day, and Braden Day; and his great-grandson, Brooks Hambel; his brother, David Hambel and his sister, Mary (Francis) Funk.
Visitations will be from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Farus Funeral Home of Duncan Falls, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 am with Fr. Jan C. P. Sullivan as celebrant. Dana will be laid to rest in Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery.
