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Leroy Luther Parsons, 79, of Thornville, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Leroy was born May 3, 1941 in Rock Castle, West Virginia, the son of the late Roy and Eileen Barr Parsons. He was a graduate of Glenford High School and had worked for Western Electric for 43 years, five of those at the Columbia River Plant in Vancouver, Washington. Leroy was a member of the Baltimore United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol...

Leroy Luther Parsons, 79, of Thornville, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Leroy was born May 3, 1941 in Rock Castle, West Virginia, the son of the late Roy...

Dayanna Martin Ardrey Fairfield Beach

In July of 2010, Dayanna Nichole Martin who was born July 10, 1991, came into the care of Kim and Cecile Ardrey who were a steady support system for her for the past 10 years after becoming her guardians. In 2011 she chose to take their surname as hers. Dayanna had many special caregivers throughout her life but for the past 10 years considered Michelle (David) Peffers and their children, Ryan Ardrey and his children, Brenda and Lesly, along with Kayla who preceded her in death, her...

In July of 2010, Dayanna Nichole Martin who was born July 10, 1991, came into the care of Kim and Cecile Ardrey who were a steady support system for her for the past 10 years after becoming her...

Viola Williams Somerset

Viola Jane “Janie” Williams, 72, of Somerset, passed away at 7:55 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her residence following a fight with cancer. Janie was born January 31, 1948 in Weston, WV, the daughter of the late Willard J. and Addie Woodsin Grant. She practiced the Jewish Faith and taught her grandchildren. She had been a home health aide for many years. Janie loved to crochet, work in the garden and hunt mushrooms. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Mark D. Williams...

Viola Jane “Janie” Williams, 72, of Somerset, passed away at 7:55 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her residence following a fight with cancer. Janie was born January 31, 1948 in Weston,...

Effie Lanning Somerset

Effie Lorene (Kreitz) Lanning of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 3:10 a.m. at Somerset Alter Care Facility. Effie was a retiree of Dayton Precision in Hebron, Ohio. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and her grandchildren. Effie is survived by one son, Richard Allen (Colleen) Lanning; one daughter, Mary Susan Lanning and partner Leslie Dill; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack Kreitz; three sisters, Wilma Smith of Newark, Shirley Ratlif of...

Effie Lorene (Kreitz) Lanning of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 3:10 a.m. at Somerset Alter Care Facility. Effie was a retiree of Dayton Precision in Hebron, Ohio. She enjoyed...

William Scallan Somerset

William Joseph “Bill” Scallan, 86, of Somerset, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at SKLD Nursing in New Lexington. Bill was born July 4, 1934 in Somerset, Ohio, the son of the late George Aloysius and Rhea Emma Mougey Scallan. He was a 1953 graduate of Holy Trinity High School, was a Eucharist member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the 3rd Order of St. Domonic. He had worked at the Dairy Freeze in Somerset, Sears in Lancaster, New Lexington Kroger, St. Joseph Boys Camp and for...

William Joseph “Bill” Scallan, 86, of Somerset, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at SKLD Nursing in New Lexington. Bill was born July 4, 1934 in Somerset, Ohio, the son of the late George...

Mary Klingler Columbus

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Klingler, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 in her home of 59 years. Betty, as everyone called her, was born on October 1, 1933 to Wilfred and Gertrude Bennett in Winthrop, Massachusetts, where she resided until meeting the love of her life at a USO dance in Boston. Dale and Betty were married on April 14, 1956 and moved to Ohio. Betty was a whirlwind of activity. She loved being around people and was a happy, generous person. She had...

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Klingler, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 in her home of 59 years. Betty, as everyone called her, was born on October 1, 1933 to Wilfred...

Stephen Smith Somerset

On Friday, August 21, 2020, Stephen Eugene Paul Smith, “Smitty” passed away at the age of 63. Steve was born on December 31, 1956 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Paul Eugene Smith and Cesidia (Lollo) Smith. He was raised in the Catholic faith and attended Holy Trinity School and later in his life attended Olivet Church of the Brethren with his family. He was a graduate of Sheridan High School where he was president of the National Honor Society, member of the All Ohio Youth Choir, and...

On Friday, August 21, 2020, Stephen Eugene Paul Smith, “Smitty” passed away at the age of 63. Steve was born on December 31, 1956 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Paul Eugene Smith and Cesidia...

Jeffrey Smith McConnelsville

On Sunday, August 9, 2020, Jeffrey A. Smith, loving father and grandfather passed away at the age of 63. Jeff was born on June 17, 1957 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Jim and Elaine (Kress) Smith. He was a graduate of Rosecrans High School and worked many years for CVS Pharmacy. But Jeff’s passions were sports and his children and grandchildren. Jeff, also known as “Smitty” had a friend everywhere he went. He never met a stranger and you could always count on a big smile...

On Sunday, August 9, 2020, Jeffrey A. Smith, loving father and grandfather passed away at the age of 63. Jeff was born on June 17, 1957 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Jim and Elaine (Kress)...

Betty Dobbins Thurston

Betty Lou Scott Dobbins, 71, of Thurston, formerly of New Lexington, Ohio, died at 9:33 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. Betty was born November 2, 1948 in Junction City, the daughter of the late George and Madeline Eveland Lanier. She was a 1967 graduate of New Lexington High School and was a sales manager at Value City Department Store for many years. She was an avid pet lover and had two dogs and four cats. Betty is survived by two daughters, Jamie and Brian...

Betty Lou Scott Dobbins, 71, of Thurston, formerly of New Lexington, Ohio, died at 9:33 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. Betty was born November 2, 1948 in Junction City,...

James O'Ryan Somerset

James J. O’Ryan Jr., 81, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2020 at FairHope Hospice and Palliative Care in Lancaster, Ohio. Jim was born August 18, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late James J. Sr. and Mary Louise Patterson O’Ryan. He served in the U.S. Navy (Airdales) and was a member of Thornville AmVets Post #51. He retired from Western Electric in 1992 after 31 years of service and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Jim was a 4-H Advisor,...

James J. O’Ryan Jr., 81, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2020 at FairHope Hospice and Palliative Care in Lancaster, Ohio. Jim was born August 18, 1938 in...