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F. Joanne Hilliard 89 of Newark, Ohio former resident of Somerset, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the home of her son William surrounded by her family. She was born on September 2, 1931 In Somerset, Ohio to the late Miles D. and Alice (Dittoe) King. Joanne is survived by her sons, William T. Hilliard of Newark, Ohio and Roger (Janet) Hilliard of Thornville, Ohio; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; brother, Gene (Nancy) King of...

F. Joanne Hilliard 89 of Newark, Ohio former resident of Somerset, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the home of her son William surrounded by her family. She was born on...

Mary Betts Somerset

Mary Margie (Stull) Betts, 81, of Somerset, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Pickering House Hospice Center in Lancaster, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born on January 13, 1940, the daughter of Jasper Newton and Iva Sarah (Baughman) Stull. Mary was a devoted Christian with great faith. She retired from Good Samaritan Medical Center in Zanesville, where she cared deeply for her many patients. Mary is survived by a...

Mary Margie (Stull) Betts, 81, of Somerset, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Pickering House Hospice Center in Lancaster, after a courageous battle with...

Shirley Moyer New Lexington

Shirley Marie (Kinser) Moyer was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021. Shirley was born December 17, 1935, to Joseph H. and Zillah M. Kinser of Baltimore, Ohio. Shirley was very outgoing and never knew a stranger. She loved talking with people and sharing stories. Whether greeting or parting, she always required a kiss on both cheeks to ensure she wasn’t lopsided. Her faith in Christ was very important to her and she openly shared this by saying “Remember God loves...

Shirley Marie (Kinser) Moyer was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021. Shirley was born December 17, 1935, to Joseph H. and Zillah M. Kinser of Baltimore, Ohio. Shirley was...

Juanita Steen Somerset

Juanita J. Steen, 85, of Somerset, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Genesis in Somerset, Ohio. Juanita was born on June 10, 1936, the daughter of the late Delbert Milton and Francis Ellen Seese. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting and would fix or create anything anyone wanted. Juanita was a 1954 graduate of Glenford High School. She worked for Ray-O-Vac Battery for several years and retired from...

Juanita J. Steen, 85, of Somerset, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Genesis in Somerset, Ohio. Juanita was born on June 10, 1936, the daughter of the late Delbert Milton...

Mary Swinehart Somerset

Mary M. Swinehart, 76, of Somerset, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Fairfield Medical Center. Mary was born August 5, 1944 in Somerset, Ohio, the daughter of the late C. Edward and Eileen F. (Miller) Snider. She was a graduate of Holy Trinity Catholic High School and was Catholic by faith, attending both Holy Trinity and St. Joseph Catholic Churches. Mary worked at McGaughey’s Dairy Freeze, Glenford Elementary School, Bob Evans, and several nursing facilities. She...

Mary M. Swinehart, 76, of Somerset, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Fairfield Medical Center. Mary was born August 5, 1944 in Somerset, Ohio, the daughter of the late C....

Nancy Gibson Somerset

Nancy E. Gibson, 84, of Somerset, went to be with the Lord at 6:52 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. Nancy was born February 15, 1937 in Perry County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Winfield and Garnet Colvin. She was an avid motorcycle rider with her husband, and they loved to travel. She was a member of the Newark Eagles #387, New Lexington Eagles #2070, the New Lexington Elks, and she attended the Somerset United Methodist Church. Nancy had been employed at Bryant...

Nancy E. Gibson, 84, of Somerset, went to be with the Lord at 6:52 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. Nancy was born February 15, 1937 in Perry County, Ohio, the daughter of...

Debra Altier Junction City

Debra Jane (Bussey) Altier, 61, of Junction City, Ohio, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, of natural causes. Debbie was born May 1, 1960, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Pearl Jean (Rucker) Bussey of Somerset and the late William A. Bussey. She grew up in Somerset, Ohio and was a graduate of Sheridan High School where she was an accomplished gymnast and cheerleader. She then went on to graduate from Pharmaceutical Technology School. Debbie was a member of 4-H while growing up...

Debra Jane (Bussey) Altier, 61, of Junction City, Ohio, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, of natural causes. Debbie was born May 1, 1960, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Pearl Jean...

Judith McGaughey Junction City

Judith Kay McGaughey, 82, of Junction City, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Judy was born second oldest of eleven children to Boyd and Audrey (Smith) Chivington in Montezuma, Ohio on February 12, 1939. She graduated from Memorial High School, St. Marys, Ohio in 1957 and from Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing in Dayton, Ohio in 1960 and worked for two physicians in Dayton. On June 2, 1963, she and John were married in St. Marys, Ohio and resided in Dayton, Ohio until 1965, they...

Judith Kay McGaughey, 82, of Junction City, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Judy was born second oldest of eleven children to Boyd and Audrey (Smith) Chivington in Montezuma, Ohio on...

Margaret Henery Somerset

Margaret C. “Peg” Henery, 92, of Somerset, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Friday, July 2, 2021, at her residence. Peg was born July 19, 1928, in Somerset, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Edith (Miller) Green. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Rosary Altar Society, and the Somerset American Legion Ladies Auxiliary #58. Peg is survived by her loving daughter, Beth Anne (Craig) Axline of Somerset; two sons, Pat (Beverly) Henery of Somerset and Tom Henery of...

Margaret C. “Peg” Henery, 92, of Somerset, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Friday, July 2, 2021, at her residence. Peg was born July 19, 1928, in Somerset, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph F....

Gloria Masterson Somerset

Gloria N. Masterson, 91, of Somerset, was granted her angel wings at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends who were touched by her love. Gloria was born October 28, 1929, a daughter of the late Claude and Muriel (Maxwell) Masterson. She was a member of Eastern Star, Stafford CCL Mothers’ Club, and the Somerset United Methodist Church. She was an integral part of her husband’s veterinary practice, Masterson’s Veterinary Clinic....

Gloria N. Masterson, 91, of Somerset, was granted her angel wings at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends who were touched by her...