Nancy A. "Nana" Blair

Nancy A. “Nana” Blair, of Brookfield, Ohio, ran into the loving arms of her beloved Skip as she passed away on December 2, 2025, following a brief illness. She was 86.

Nancy was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on February 18, 1939, a daughter to James H. and Jane L. (Benedict) Vogan.

She graduated in 1957 from South High School, Youngstown, and had worked as a Teller for 19 years at the former Society Bank/Key Bank, Youngstown. In addition, she had also worked at the former Greenwood, Thrift, & Eckerd Drug Store, Brookfield.

She was a member of the Brookfield United Methodist Church; Fortnightly the 4th, Youngstown; D.A.R.E.; and Parents without partners, YWCA.

In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crewel embroidery, and crafting. She and Skip wintered in Astor, Florida & Ruskin, Florida for many years. Furthermore, Nancy liked traveling to dirt track races all over the East Coast & Mid-Atlantic. However, spending time with family gave her the most joy.

Nana was a doll who had an energy about her. She never met a stranger and loved socializing. She will definitely be missed.

Mourning her loss are: her children, Richard T. Price (Karen), of Lexington, Kentucky, Karen N. Keener (Ira), of Naperville, Illinois, Jane E. Lonardo (Art) of Champion, Ohio, Denise A. Price (Stephen) of Poland, Ohio, Kendra Christy, of Cortland, Ohio, Diane Faye (Tom), of Morrisdale, Pennsylvania, Rick Blair (Becky), of Kennesaw, Georgia, and Kevin Blair (Dana), Aldie, Virginia; 17 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Barbara Vogan, of Clarksville, Indiana; as well as a niece, Linda, & nephew, Jim.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale A. “Skip” Blair, whom she married April 12, 1984, he passed September 28, 2021; brother, Bill Vogan; nephew, Keith Vogan; and son-in-law, Mark S. Christy.

A time of gathering to honor Nancy will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1:00 until 3:00 PM, in the Brookfield United Methodist Church, 6951 Grove Street, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. Her celebration continues with a service at 3:00 PM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the church, P.O. Box 22, Brookfield, Ohio 44403 (or) the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for her family at: www.bricelandfuneralservice.com

Coordination of this tribute for Ms. Nancy has been presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC. (330-509-3135)