Russell M. Lonsinger, Jr.

Russell M. Lonsinger, Jr., 71, passed away at his home in Mt. Sterling after a lengthy illness. He was born October 8, 1945 in Johnstown, Pennsylvannia to the late Russell M. Lonsinger, Sr. and Helen Berg Lonsinger. He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife Paulette Adams Lonsinger. He was a retired claims examiner and a Veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War and a member of Gateway Christian Church in Mt. Sterling and Slate Valley Christian Church in Owingsville; he enjoyed golfing, trout fishing and traveling to visit and spend time with family and friends.

In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons Todd (Marci) Lonsinger of Johnstown, Pennsylvannia and Craig (Michelle) Lonsinger of New Berlin Wisconsin; three daughters Christy Lonsinger Owens (John) of Wellington, Florida, Lacey (Randel) Arnett of Mt. Sterling and Kelly (Kevin) Muha of Lexington; five brothers Bryan Lonsinger, Telford Lonsinger, Richard Lonsinger, Bob Lonsinger, and Ronald Lonsinger; three sisters Eleanor McMillan, Karen Resick, and Barbara Armann; thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by one brother Don Lonsinger.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 24th at Gateway Christian Church in Mt. Sterling. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 25th at Gateway Christian Church with the Reverend Bill Kilgore officiating. Burial will follow in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville with full military honors.  

Contributions are suggested to the Gateway Christian Church in Mt. Sterling or Slate Valley Christian Church in Owingsville.

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