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Teresa L. Harrison, 62, of Glenford, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. Teresa was born June 25, 1958 in Pikeville, KY, the daughter of the late Dewey D. and Loretta C. (Charles) Daniels. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed reading, puzzles and cooking. She is survived by her children, Joseph and Vanessa Harrison of New Lexington, Becky and Ricky Ogle of Thornville and Chris and Kaci Harrison of New Lexington; four grandchildren,...

Teresa L. Harrison, 62, of Glenford, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. Teresa was born June 25, 1958 in Pikeville, KY, the daughter of the late Dewey...

George Hankison Somerset

George Emerson Hankison, 79, of Lancaster, Ohio, formerly of Somerset, Ohio, entered into eternal life at 6:04 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. George was born March 4, 1942 to the late Emerson “Pete” and Hazel Adams Hankison. He was a member and co-founder of Spring Hills Community Church of Somerset. He was a Navy veteran and owned and operated G.E. Hankison and Associates, a residential real estate firm. He is survived by his...

George Emerson Hankison, 79, of Lancaster, Ohio, formerly of Somerset, Ohio, entered into eternal life at 6:04 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home following a long battle with...

Robert Fox Somerset

Robert A. “Bob” Fox, 91, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away at 7:37 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at FairHoPe Hospice and Palliative Care. Bob was born February 27, 1930 in Fairfield County, the son of the late Clement A. and Theresa (Joos) Fox. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Somerset American Legion Leo Ryan Post 58 where he was a past commander and member of the firing squad, the Farm Bureau Council #5, and was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Bob was a...

Robert A. “Bob” Fox, 91, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away at 7:37 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at FairHoPe Hospice and Palliative Care. Bob was born February 27, 1930 in Fairfield...

Paul Lewis Thornville

Paul Caroll Lewis, 83, of Thornville and Buckeye Lake, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Somerset Altercare following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Paul was born July 2, 1937 In Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Clarence Lewis and Doris Leslein Lewis Dambaugh. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He retired after 30 years from Duff Truck Lines. Paul loved to be busy and worked for Buckeye Beach Marina for many years. He loved life, golf, NASCAR, Buckeye’s...

Paul Caroll Lewis, 83, of Thornville and Buckeye Lake, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Somerset Altercare following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Paul was born July 2, 1937 In...

David Mooter Somerset

David E. Mooter, 77, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at OSU Medical Center following a short illness. David was born March 27, 1943 in Somerset, Ohio, the son of the late Michael E. and Francis M. (Hammond) Mooter. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1961 and retired from Ludowici Roof Tile in 2005. He was Catholic by faith. He is survived by his wife, Mary K. (Deahl) Mooter, and they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on February 19th of this year....

David E. Mooter, 77, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at OSU Medical Center following a short illness. David was born March 27, 1943 in Somerset, Ohio, the son of the...

Ruth Klingler Thornville

Ruth (Turner) Klingler, 86, of Thornville, formerly of Junction City, went to be with the Lord under the care of Central Ohio Hospice at the Ohio State University Hospital on March 25, 2021. Ruth was born August 21, 1934 in Harrisonville (Meigs County), the daughter of the late Kenneth and Gladys (Helser) Turner. She grew up in Glenford and attended elementary and high school there. In 1951, she married the love of her life, the late Hobert L. Klingler from Junction City. Ruth was an avid...

Ruth (Turner) Klingler, 86, of Thornville, formerly of Junction City, went to be with the Lord under the care of Central Ohio Hospice at the Ohio State University Hospital on March 25,...

Jill Saum SOMERSET

Jill Danielle Saum, 43, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 22, 2021. Jill was born February 27, 1978 in Zanesville, Ohio, the daughter of James “Tom” and Johanna “Jolie” Bennett Saum. She was a graduate of the Perry County Community School. She is survived in addition to her parents by two sisters, Jamie and Michael Wheeler of Zanesville and Jenee “Joyce” Saum of New Lexington. She was preceded in death by her maternal...

Jill Danielle Saum, 43, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 22, 2021. Jill was born February 27, 1978 in Zanesville, Ohio, the daughter of James “Tom” and...

Clara Wilson Thornville

Clara M. Wilson, 93, of Thornville, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care. Clara was born October 21, 1927 near Thornville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Owen H. and Lillian E. Fisher Daniels. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Thornville, Grace Lutheran Sewing Club, and Thornville Extension Homemakers Club. Clara is survived by two sons, Dana (Barb) Wilson and Stanley E. (Cyndi) Wilson, both of Thornville; two daughters, Wanda...

Clara M. Wilson, 93, of Thornville, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care. Clara was born October 21, 1927 near Thornville, Ohio, the daughter of...

Robert Peck Crooksville

Robert Heath “Robbie” Peck, 45, of Crooksville, passed away at 2:01 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2021 at his residence. Robbie was born February 2, 1976 in Newark, Ohio, the son of Charles and Lucille Peck. He worked at P.E.R.C.O. for several years and loved to collect old cars, monster trucks, animals, and everything. Robbie is survived in addition to his parents by three brothers, Chris (Tracy) Peck of New York, Steven (Amanda) Peck of Roseville and Shawn (Javona) Peck of Crooksville; nine...

Robert Heath “Robbie” Peck, 45, of Crooksville, passed away at 2:01 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2021 at his residence. Robbie was born February 2, 1976 in Newark, Ohio, the son of Charles and...

Joseph VanSickle Somerset

Joseph Clayton VanSickle, 65, of Somerset, was called home on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Joe was born July 10, 1955. He was a good ol’ boy from Perry County. As a Navy veteran, he took great pride in his hometown and didn’t hesitate to throw in a helping hand to spruce up the town for it’s annual Memorial Day Celebration. As an avid concert goer, you could always count on Joe to gift you a ticket to see your favorite band. You could say he was the Buckeye’s biggest fan! He was...

Joseph Clayton VanSickle, 65, of Somerset, was called home on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Joe was born July 10, 1955. He was a good ol’ boy from Perry County. As a Navy veteran, he took...