Dr. Shelia R. Salisbury

Dr. Shelia R. Salisbury, age 68, of Lewisburg, OH, died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in Dayton, OH. She was born on January 12, 1947 in La Farge, WI. Shelia has resided in Lewisburg since 1994 and was a Bio Statistician at the University of Cincinnati. She received her Bachelor and Master's degrees from Wright State University and received her Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati. Shelia was deeply involved with cancer research and over saw many trials for pediatric cancer. In addition to her work, she loved spending time with her family and friends.

Shelia is preceded in death by her father, Floyd W. Lawrence in 2004.

She is survived by her husband, Richard L. Salisbury, Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, Richard L. and Beth Salisbury, Jr. of Lewisburg; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy D. and Tony Spicer of Normal, IL; mother, Peggy M. (Perkins) Lawrence of Viroqua, WI; brother, Randy (Verna) Lawrence of Viroqua, WI; sisters, Cheryl (Mike) Enright of Janesville, WI and Laura (Jim) Morrison of Poplar Grove, IL; grandchildren, T.J. Spicer, Richard C. Salisbury, Cole T. Salisbury and Dana McCuen; 2 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

The family will celebrate her life with a visitation on Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main Street, Eaton, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to the UC Health Barrett Center Breast Cancer Program, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219. Condolences may be sent to the family via the web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com