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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,...

Sandra Moore Somerset

Sandra Kay Moore, 83, of Somerset, Ohio passed away peacefully, at her home on Monday, March 4, 2024. Sandra was born September 7, 1940, in Adelphi, Ohio, the daughter of the late Maurice E. and Mary Evelyn (Spangler) Ricketts. She worked in the Healthcare Field as a Healthcare Aide and later as a Medical Supply Purchasing Agent for a nursing facility most of her life. She had many hobbies such as sewing, crocheting, playing cards, reading books, putting jigsaw puzzles together, watching...

Sandra Kay Moore, 83, of Somerset, Ohio passed away peacefully, at her home on Monday, March 4, 2024. Sandra was born September 7, 1940, in Adelphi, Ohio, the daughter of the late Maurice E. and...

Tony Limato Somerset

Tony Angelo Limato, 49, of Somerset, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Tony was born February 2, 1975, in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of Peter J. and Rose Marie (Robinson) Limato of Somerset. He was a graduate of Sheridan High School and a certified electrician. Tony loved hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two uncles and an aunt, Paul, John, and Susan; one uncle and three aunts, Gale Hammer, Rodney Hammer, Becky, and Tami;...

Tony Angelo Limato, 49, of Somerset, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Tony was born February 2, 1975, in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of Peter J. and Rose Marie...

Joyce Sherwood Somerset

Joyce Lynn Sherwood, 75, of Somerset, formerly of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Laurels of Heath. Joyce was born February 3, 1949, in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of the late Sidney E. and Norma J. (Dyer) Eads. She was a 1967 graduate of Lancaster High School and a member of New Life Baptist Church in Thornville. She is survived by three daughters, Annette (Benjamin) Peverly of Gordonsville, VA, Cheryl Gillis of Coshocton, and Jennifer (Ron) Akers...

Joyce Lynn Sherwood, 75, of Somerset, formerly of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Laurels of Heath. Joyce was born February 3, 1949, in Lancaster, Ohio, the...