Russell Ray Caplinger of Blanchester, Ohio. Beloved wife of Elizabeth (nee Gatts) Allen Caplinger and the late Ella May (nee Campbell) Caplinger. Loving father of Jim (Brenda) Caplinger of Blanchester, Ohio. Proud grandfather of Becky (William) Reed, Merl (Teresa) Caplinger, Lyle (Pam) Caplinger, William Caplinger and Alisha (Chris) Payne. Caring great-grandfather of 13 and great-great grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Elsie Ellen McConnaughey. Father-in-law of the late Anna Louise (nee Grosnickle)Caplinger. Cherished son of the late Henry Osco and Eva Ellen (nee Shumacker) Caplinger. Prededed in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, age 95. Services at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St., Blanchester, Friday, February 24, 2 PM, where friends will be received from 12 Noon until the time of service. Interment - Blanchester I.O.O.F Cemetery. Memorial may be made in memory of Russell Caplinger to Community Care Hospice, 200 R. Gordon Dr., Wilmington, Ohio 45177. Craig Dawley will be officiating the services. Pall-bearers for Russell Caplinger are: Josh Caplinger, Jesse Caplinger, Ralph Sparks, William Reed, Scott Scaggs, William Caplinger and Chris Payne. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107