All Obituaries

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

Frederick E. Barr, 61, of Mt. Perry, Ohio, died at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2019 at his brothers’ residence. Fred was born October 6, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Harry D. and Christine C. McAbee Barr. He was a 1976 graduate of Westland High School and had worked at Anchor Hocking in Lancaster, Ohio. Fred was a member of the First Community Freewill Baptist Church of Somerset. He was a beloved brother and father. He is survived by his daughter, Dusty of Columbus; three...

Frederick E. Barr, 61, of Mt. Perry, Ohio, died at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2019 at his brothers’ residence. Fred was born October 6, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Harry D....

Robert Clouse SOMERSET

Robert E. “Bob” Clouse, 89, of Somerset, died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Bob was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 20, 1930, the son of the late Ralph B. and Helen (Eberts) Clouse. Bob graduated from Holy Trinity in 1948 and was raised on the family farm “by the church”. Bob worked at various jobs until he settled in at Corders Appliance and from there he started his own business, “Clouse Appliance and Services”. For...

Robert E. “Bob” Clouse, 89, of Somerset, died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Bob was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 20, 1930, the son of the late...

Bonnie Bever SOMERSET

Bonnie L. Bever, 87, of Somerset, died at 7:18 a.m. Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her daughter’s home. Bonnie was born November 22, 1931 in Pleasantville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Richard Enich and Mary Margaret (Mathews) Culp. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and had worked at the New Somerset Bank (Commodore Bank), retiring in 1991. She was an avid quilter and made many gifts for her family and friends. Bonnie is survived by a son, Michael (Susan) Bever of Somerset; a...

Bonnie L. Bever, 87, of Somerset, died at 7:18 a.m. Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her daughter’s home. Bonnie was born November 22, 1931 in Pleasantville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Richard...

Juanita Schmeltzer SOMERSET

Juanita M. Schmeltzer, 80, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away at 11:40 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Genesis New Lexington. Juanita was born at home in Omar, West Virginia on October 19, 1938 to the late Orville and Rachel (Coffey) Hicks. She was a former member of Seton Parish in Pickerington and a former longtime member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Somerset. She was devoted to her family. Juanita is survived by her son, Rick (Bobbi) Schmeltzer of Pickerington; two daughters, Cathy...

Juanita M. Schmeltzer, 80, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away at 11:40 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Genesis New Lexington. Juanita was born at home in Omar, West Virginia on October 19, 1938 to...

Zephaniah Lanning SOMERSET

Scott Plantz New Lexington

Charlotte Hobbs Canal Winchester

Charlotte Ann Hobbs, 81, formerly of Somerset, died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Canal Winchester Care Center. Charlotte was born June 23, 1937 in Perry County, the daughter of the late Arthur and Florence May Vernon. She was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by one daughter, Debbie Shiplett of Canal Winchester; three sons, Larry (Carolyn) Hobbs of New Lexington, Ron Hobbs of Canal Winchester, and Tim (Marla) Hobbs of Surprise, AZ; two brothers, A.J. Vernon and Don...

Charlotte Ann Hobbs, 81, formerly of Somerset, died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Canal Winchester Care Center. Charlotte was born June 23, 1937 in Perry County, the daughter of the...

Ronald DePew SOMERSET

Ronald G. DePew, 66, of Somerset, passed away Thursday morning, May 23, 2019 at his residence. Ron was born November 10, 1952 in Athens, Ohio, the son of the late Webster and Mayme Barnhart DePew. He fondly worked as a professional moulder for Buckeye Steel and Castings in Columbus, Ohio. Ron had many struggles due to work injuries early in his life. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carrie A. Lane DePew of the home; one son, Ronald Gerald DePew II of Murfreesboro, TN; one daughter,...

Ronald G. DePew, 66, of Somerset, passed away Thursday morning, May 23, 2019 at his residence. Ron was born November 10, 1952 in Athens, Ohio, the son of the late Webster and Mayme Barnhart...

Carol Bering SOMERSET

Carol S. Bering, 67, of Somerset, passed away at 12:07 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2019 at The James in Columbus. Carol was born Sept. 8, 1951 in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Marty (Spencer) Barnes. She was a 1969 graduate of Sheridan High School. Carol retired as a Quality Assurance Manager from Dysart Chemicals. She was a member of the Somerset American Legion Ladies Auxiliary for 30 years. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Ronald Bering; a daughter, Tracy...

Carol S. Bering, 67, of Somerset, passed away at 12:07 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2019 at The James in Columbus. Carol was born Sept. 8, 1951 in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and...

Nathalie VanSickle SOMERSET

Nathalie Ann VanSickle, 60, of Somerset, Ohio, surrounded by those who loved her, went home to be with her Savior on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Nathalie was born August 21, 1958 in Zanesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Shirley Dicks of Chandlersville. She was a 1976 graduate of Sheridan High School. She served as both a volunteer and Educational Assistant in the Northern Local School District over the span of nearly 15 years. She was most passionate about her work as a wife,...

Nathalie Ann VanSickle, 60, of Somerset, Ohio, surrounded by those who loved her, went home to be with her Savior on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Nathalie was born August 21, 1958 in Zanesville,...