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Judith Snider, 88 of New Lexington died Monday, April 29, 2024, at her home under care of Central Ohio Hospice, following complications of a 3-year illness. She was born June 28, 1935, in New Lexington, to William B. and Lillian R. (Manspeaker)Paxton. She wed Charles M. (Mike) Snider on Saturday, September 4, 1954, and was married for 60 years. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in New Smyrna Beach during her time in Florida. Judy’s...

Judith Snider, 88 of New Lexington died Monday, April 29, 2024, at her home under care of Central Ohio Hospice, following complications of a 3-year illness. She was born June 28, 1935, in New...

Eugene Perry Columbus

Eugene R. “Gene” Perry, 86, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Gene was born June 17, 1937, in Somerset, Ohio, to the late Charles Maxwell and Lois Belle (Ridenour) Perry. He was a 1955 graduate of Glenford High School. In 1956, he joined the Army and served for 2 years. Gene was a graduate of The Ohio State University. He was also a member of Atonement Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio. Gene worked for...

Eugene R. “Gene” Perry, 86, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Gene was born June 17, 1937, in Somerset, Ohio, to...

Eric Forgrave Glenford

Eric Todd Forgrave, 54, of Glenford, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Eric was born September 25, 1969, to the late Larry and Berneta (Stimmel) Forgrave. He was a graduate of Sheridan High School and had also attended Holy Trinity Catholic School. Eric worked at several jobs, retiring from Northern Local School District after over 25 years of service. Eric thoroughly enjoyed growing up on the farm where he learned many life lessons and...

Eric Todd Forgrave, 54, of Glenford, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Eric was born September 25, 1969, to the late Larry and Berneta...

Henrietta Hitchens Somerset

Henrietta M. Hitchens, 82, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Henrietta Dorame was born on July 4, 1941, to Miguel Dorame and Molly Avalos in Tularosa, New Mexico. In 1957, Henrietta met John Hitchens, who was stationed at White Sands Missile Base for the Air Force, and they were married that December. They went on to have five children, Theresa Hitchens, Donna (Chris) Hunter, David (Debbie) Hitchens, Michael Ann (Larry Chandler) King and Gina Marie Hitchens, who...

Henrietta M. Hitchens, 82, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Henrietta Dorame was born on July 4, 1941, to Miguel Dorame and Molly Avalos in Tularosa, New Mexico. In...

Betty Householder Junction City

Betty J. Householder, 84, of Junction City, went to be with the Lord at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024. Betty was born December 8, 1939, in Junction City, the daughter of the late Clarence M. and Evelyn M. (Miller) Poling. She was Protestant by faith and a graduate of Junction City High School. Betty was formerly employed at the Top Hat Restaurant in Junction City. She is survived by one daughter, Cindy Clark of Lancaster; one son, Steve Householder of New Lexington; two grandsons who...

Betty J. Householder, 84, of Junction City, went to be with the Lord at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024. Betty was born December 8, 1939, in Junction City, the daughter of the late Clarence M....

Pamela Noll Zanesville

Pamela K. (Sims) Noll, 76, passed away at her residence in Zanesville, Ohio. Pamela was born March 20, 1948, to the late Leonard and Bernice (Roberts) Sims. She worked at American Light for over 20 years, loved to crochet and read, especially history, and also loved traveling with her children, seeing the world. She is survived by one son, Josh (Sherry) Noll of Zanesville; one daughter, Sarah (Matthew) Schooley of Canal Winchester; two grandchildren, Jessica and Erin; two...

Pamela K. (Sims) Noll, 76, passed away at her residence in Zanesville, Ohio. Pamela was born March 20, 1948, to the late Leonard and Bernice (Roberts) Sims. She worked at American Light for over...

Frances Deely Columbus

Frances Lillian (Snider) Deely, 91, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Indiana. Frances was born June 24, 1932, in Junction City, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles Webster and Julia (Henderson) Snider. She was a 1953 graduate of Holy Trinity High School and attended and graduated from The Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. In addition to raising six children, Frances was a Registered Nurse and Nursing Administrator, enjoying a 39-year career with Mount...

Frances Lillian (Snider) Deely, 91, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Indiana. Frances was born June 24, 1932, in Junction City, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles...

Kenneth Smith Somerset

Kenneth Perry Smith, 74, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center surrounded by family. Kenny was born June 8, 1949, in Clayton Township, to Perry and Marguerite (Wardlow) Smith. He graduated from New Lexington High School in 1967 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in August of 1967. Kenny married Lydella Ann (Huston) Smith on November 4, 1972. Kenny served in the Marine Corps from 1967 until his honorable discharge on...

Kenneth Perry Smith, 74, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center surrounded by family. Kenny was born June 8, 1949, in Clayton...

James Fulk Somerset

James W. Fulk, 58, of Somerset, passed away at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Genesis Healthcare in Zanesville. Jim was born January 8, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Wealthy Walter and Phyllis Jean (Luning) Fulk. He was a graduate of Sheridan High School and had worked as a carpenter. He loved fishing, riding motorcycles, and being outdoors. Jim is survived by his daughter, Rachael J. Sweeney of Somerset; six grandchildren, Makayla, Arion, Xazier, Wyatt, Warren, and...

James W. Fulk, 58, of Somerset, passed away at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Genesis Healthcare in Zanesville. Jim was born January 8, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late...

Lynda Kaffenberger Somerset

Lynda L. Kaffenberger, 80, of Somerset, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care (Morrison House). Lynda was born September 8, 1943, in Middleport, Ohio, the daughter of the late Earl and Clarice L. (Barnhart) Willford. She had a lifelong love of country music and was a gifted singer. At a very young age, she had begun traveling around the area singing and playing guitar at places such as Frontier Ranch in company with many country music...

Lynda L. Kaffenberger, 80, of Somerset, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care (Morrison House). Lynda was born September 8, 1943, in Middleport,...