All Obituaries

Bope-Thomas Funeral Home
| 203 S. Columbus St.
PO Box 188
| Somerset, OH 43783
| Tel: 1-740-743-1652

Rita J. Gutridge, 80, of Glenford, passed away at 6:58 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Genesis ICU. Rita was born February 10, 1940 in Glenford, Ohio, the daughter of the late Raymond and Thelma Primmer Gall. She was a 1958 graduate of Glenford High School and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Linville, Ohio. She retired from Licking County Treasurers Office after 30 years of service. She loved spending time on the family farm, working in the yard and spending time with her...

Rita J. Gutridge, 80, of Glenford, passed away at 6:58 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Genesis ICU. Rita was born February 10, 1940 in Glenford, Ohio, the daughter of the late Raymond and...

Gerald Hammond Somerset

Gerald F. “Gary” Hammond, 65, of Somerset, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his residence. Gary was born September 9, 1955 in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of the late Edward J. and Evelyn E. (Smith) Hammond. He was a 1974 graduate of Sheridan High School and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He retired from the State of Ohio Department of Transportation after over 30 years of service. Gary enjoyed hunting, being outside and shooting pool. He is survived by...

Gerald F. “Gary” Hammond, 65, of Somerset, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his residence. Gary was born September 9, 1955 in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of the late...

Millard Lonkey Somerset

Millard J. Lonkey, 89, of Somerset, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2020 at his residence. Millard was born September 13, 1931 in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Millard W. and Lenore Miller Lonkey. He was a member of the Evans Police Dept for 35 years, Evans Volunteer Fire Dept., VFW, American Legion, Holy Ark Masons, and was a retired Coast Guard Reserve. Millard is survived by a daughter, Julia L. Lonkey; a daughter-in-law, Tina Lonkey; grandchildren, Ryan (Angela) Thum,...

Millard J. Lonkey, 89, of Somerset, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2020 at his residence. Millard was born September 13, 1931 in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Millard W. and...

Paul Hupp Somerset

On Monday, November 9, 2020, Paul Lee Hupp, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 64. Paul was met in Heaven by his best friend and loyal companion Eighty! Paul was born on March 18, 1956 in Zanesville, Ohio to Paul and Marcella Hupp (McGrath). On December 14, 1981, he married the love of his life Sharon Jane “Janie” Graves. Together they raised three sons, Ron, Jim, and Travis. Paul had a passion for hunting. He also loved to people watch. Paul...

On Monday, November 9, 2020, Paul Lee Hupp, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 64. Paul was met in Heaven by his best friend and loyal companion Eighty! Paul...

Karen Devereaux Myrtle Beach, SC

Our loving daughter and sister, Karen Lynn Devereaux, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Karen was born September 23, 1959 and was an avid sports fan with a true love of Notre Dame. She knew every sport statistic for any sport and could argue with the best. Karen played basketball and softball for much of her life, known as the “Big Bopper” on the softball field. She was inducted into the Columbus Slow-Pitch Softball Hall of Fame in 2006 and won many other...

Our loving daughter and sister, Karen Lynn Devereaux, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Karen was born September 23, 1959 and was an avid sports fan with a true love of Notre...

Joseph Schwartz Mount Perry

Joseph N. Schwartz, 98, of Mt. Perry, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2020 following a short illness. Joseph was born on October 16, 1922 to Joseph and Rachel (Nussbaum) Schwartz in Burr Oak, MI. He grew up in Berne, IN and his family was known as the ‘Seps’. On July 22, 1965 he married Lizzie Ann Troyer. To this union were born 9 children; Moses and Susan (Esh) Schwartz, of Frankfort, OH, David and Martha (Esh) Schwartz of Frankfort, OH, Noah Schwartz of Malta,...

Joseph N. Schwartz, 98, of Mt. Perry, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2020 following a short illness. Joseph was born on October 16, 1922 to Joseph and Rachel (Nussbaum)...

Clyde Aldridge Somerset

Clyde Aldridge, 77, of Somerset, formerly of Glenford, died at 8:28 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care in Zanesville. Clyde was born December 10, 1942 in Logan County, WV, the son of the late James and Beatrice Southers Aldridge. He was an independent operator for Wheaton Van Lines in the moving company business in Zanesville, Ohio. Clyde loved his family and especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Aldridge-Moore and her...

Clyde Aldridge, 77, of Somerset, formerly of Glenford, died at 8:28 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care in Zanesville. Clyde was born December 10, 1942 in Logan...

Jeanette Scanlon Cincinnati

Jeanette Clarisa Scanlon (nee Niedenthal), passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, George Scanlon. Jeanette is survived by many nieces and nephews, extended family and close friends. Jeanette was the only child of Albert and Martha Niedenthal (nee Biltz). Jeanette was born January 13, 1934 in Batesville, Indiana. She graduated from Batesville High School, and worked as a secretary at Harshaw Chemical Company, where she met the love...

Jeanette Clarisa Scanlon (nee Niedenthal), passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, George Scanlon. Jeanette is survived by many nieces...

Robert Foley, Sr. Rushville

Robert L. Foley Sr., 88, of Rushville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Bob was born December 25, 1931 in Madison County, Ohio, the son of the late Lewis H. and Opel D. (Baughn) Foley. He was a 1950 graduate of South High School in Columbus and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. Bob was a longtime member of the Somerset United Methodist Church and the Somerset American Legion Leo Ryan Post 58. Bob is survived by a daughter, Deborah (Bill)...

Robert L. Foley Sr., 88, of Rushville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Bob was born December 25, 1931 in Madison County, Ohio, the son of the late...

Anen Layne `SOMERSET

Anen James “AJ” Layne, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the age of 3, following a lifelong battle with progressive Epilepsy. AJ was born in Lancaster on July 10, 2017 to parents, Jereme and Tara Layne, joining sister Hallie and later to come, younger sister Blaire. He was the sweetest cuddle bug who loved car rides and listening to nursery rhymes. He loved to eat; steak was his favorite. After AJ was diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome at age 2, his condition...

Anen James “AJ” Layne, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the age of 3, following a lifelong battle with progressive Epilepsy. AJ was born in Lancaster on July 10, 2017 to...