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Bope-Thomas Funeral Home
| 203 S. Columbus St.
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| Somerset, OH 43783
| Tel: 1-740-743-1652

Thomas Eugene Rouse, 89, of Canal Winchester, formerly of Somerset, Ohio, passed away at 11:17 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his residence. Tom was born August 15, 1932, in Bremen, Ohio, the son of the late Kermit and Helen (Blosser) Rouse. Tom was in the United States Navy and served on a minesweeper called The USS Thompson during the Korean Conflict. Tom worked for City Loan and National City as a banker and loan officer early in his career. The remainder of his career was spent as...

Thomas Eugene Rouse, 89, of Canal Winchester, formerly of Somerset, Ohio, passed away at 11:17 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his residence. Tom was born August 15, 1932, in Bremen, Ohio, the...

Roger Danison Somerset

Roger Francis Danison, 87, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, October 16, 2021 after an extended illness. Roger was born July 1, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Edgar and Mildred (Mautz) Danison. He worked as a realtor with Century 21. He retired after serving as Hopewell Township Trustee for many years. He enjoyed spending winter months in Winter Haven, Florida where he became an active member of their community and made many...

Roger Francis Danison, 87, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, October 16, 2021 after an extended illness. Roger was born July 1, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio, the...

Ellis Williams Somerset

Ellis Wayne Williams, 95, of Somerset, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at FairHope Hospice Pickering House, surrounded by his daughters. Wayne was born May 31, 1926, in his home near Rushville, Ohio, the only son of Ellis and Bess Williams. He was a 1944 graduate of Somerset High School and a member of Somerset United Methodist Church. As a member of the Future Farmers of America, he was named Outstanding Young Farmer in 1943. Wayne joined the war effort serving in the 603rd...

Ellis Wayne Williams, 95, of Somerset, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at FairHope Hospice Pickering House, surrounded by his daughters. Wayne was born May 31, 1926, in his home near...

Marjorie Ream Somerset

Marjorie (Cotterman) Ream, 98, of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. Marjorie was born September 5, 1923 (one of 7 children) in Glenford, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lottie (Palmer) and Guy R. Cotterman. She was a 1941 graduate of Glenford High School and attended Bliss Business College in Columbus. She worked for the Selective Service State Headquarters for six years and the Internal Revenue in Zanesville for six years. She attended Ohio...

Marjorie (Cotterman) Ream, 98, of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. Marjorie was born September 5, 1923 (one of 7 children) in Glenford, Ohio, the...

Perry Randolph, Sr. Thornville

Perry Clement Randolph, Sr., 86, of Thornville, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Perry was born October 13, 1934, in Junction City, Ohio, the son of the late Daisy (Curry) and Frank Griggs Randolph. He married his wife Lauretta (Hoover) on February 23, 1957. Perry and Lauretta raised their four children on a farm in Glenford. In 1997 Perry retired from Rockwell in Newark. He enjoyed bowling, basketball, playing cards, roller skating, and being around...

Perry Clement Randolph, Sr., 86, of Thornville, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Perry was born October 13, 1934, in Junction City, Ohio, the son of the late...

Jackson Vanest Somerset

Jackson Davis Vanest, 16, of Somerset, Ohio, was granted his angel wings on Friday, October 8, 2021. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Jackson had touched in so many ways throughout his short, yet very memorable life. Jackson’s life would seem short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His teddy bear heart, gentle smile and old soul brought so much joy to our...

Jackson Davis Vanest, 16, of Somerset, Ohio, was granted his angel wings on Friday, October 8, 2021. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Jackson had touched in so many...

Judith Eddington Mount Perry

Judith Kay Eddington, 78, of Mount Perry, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 4, 2021. Judy was born on October 10, 1942, in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of the late Howard M. and Edith Darlene (Hancock) Jarvis. Her captivating laugh and ability to light up a room will always be remembered and held dear by all those who knew her. Her memory will remain as bright as she lived in the hearts of those she left behind. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Roger Eddington of the...

Judith Kay Eddington, 78, of Mount Perry, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 4, 2021. Judy was born on October 10, 1942, in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of the late Howard M. and...

Richard Toth Somerset

Richard L. “Dik” Toth, 80, of Howard, Ohio and of Somerset, died peacefully Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was blessed to spend the last couple years of this life under the loving care of his daughter at her home. Dik was born October 3, 1940, in Congo, Ohio, the son of the late Steve V. and Helen L. (Harayda) Toth. He was a 1958 graduate of Corning High School, where he participated in several activities, including...

Richard L. “Dik” Toth, 80, of Howard, Ohio and of Somerset, died peacefully Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was blessed to...

Mary Danison Somerset

Mary Ellen (Shaw) Danison, 91, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio. Mary was born June 3, 1930, to the late John and Helen (Chilcote) Shaw and was a 1948 graduate of Somerset High School. She had worked as a receptionist for Dr. Michael Clouse, Jr. DDS, and then as secretary for McLain, Hill, Rugg and Associates, Certified Public Accountants until she retired. Mary was a member of the Zion Reformed United Church of Christ...

Mary Ellen (Shaw) Danison, 91, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio. Mary was born June 3, 1930, to the late John and Helen...

Danny Arnold Zanesville

Danny Edward Arnold, 66, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021, in his home. Danny was a dog lover and loved his dog Max with all his heart. He was an avid Trump supporter, and fan of the Buckeye’s and Browns. He enjoyed antiquing and was proud of his clock collection. He is survived by his children, Danny J. (Kym) Arnold and Samantha (Joel) Arnold; grandchildren, Shahannah, Laythen, Jackson; siblings, Sandra, Deborah, Kathy, Jeff, Diane; and nephew,...

Danny Edward Arnold, 66, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021, in his home. Danny was a dog lover and loved his dog Max with all his heart. He was an avid...