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| Somerset, OH 43783
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Dorothy Joann Studer, 91, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 21, 1935, in Somerset, Ohio to the late Carl “Curly” and Mary (Reaver) Carney. She was married to Gerald Studer until his passing on September 29, 2016. She raised five children selflessly and spent 58 years caring for her youngest, Gary Studer, until his passing in November 2025. Joann cared for everyone she came in contact ...

Dorothy Joann Studer, 91, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 21, 1935, in Somerset, Ohio to the ...

Donald Smith Somerset

Donald Edward Smith, lovingly known as Big Guy-Bud-Smitty, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026. Born February 7, 1950, and raised in the Hills of Logan County, West Virginia, he carried his roots with him throughout his life. He was proud of where he came from and the values that shaped him, hard work, loyalty and love for his family and friends. Don served his country in the United States Army before a lifetime of hard work. He dedicated 23 years to Peabody Coal Company and ...

Donald Edward Smith, lovingly known as Big Guy-Bud-Smitty, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026. Born February 7, 1950, and raised in the Hills of Logan County, West Virginia, he ...

Evelyn Gotschall Somerset

Evelyn B. (Founds) Gotschall, 96, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at FairHope Hospice, Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born April 28, 1930, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joie and Elsie (Barton) Founds. She grew up on a farm east of Chandlersville and graduated in 1947 from ...

Evelyn B. (Founds) Gotschall, 96, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at FairHope Hospice, Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. ...

Gregory Shaner Somerset

Gregory Lee Shaner, 80, of Somerset, passed away at 7:36 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Central Ohio Hospice at The Ohio State University. Greg was born January 19, 1946, to the late John “Jake” and Eileen (Roberts) Shaner. He had worked as a manager for PMP in Lancaster and had also driven a bus for Northern Local School District. He enjoyed tractor/truck pulling, family, helping anyone in need, and joking. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janice M. (Williams) Shaner; ...

Gregory Lee Shaner, 80, of Somerset, passed away at 7:36 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Central Ohio Hospice at The Ohio State University. Greg was born January 19, 1946, to the late John ...

Speed Aliff New Reading

Speed Thomas Aliff, 78, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his home after a short illness. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Speed was born on February 11, 1948, to the late Okey Earl and Nannie (Price) Aliff. He was a Military veteran who was honored with four medals. He retired from Ralston Foods, and was very devoted to his family, especially his children whom he always put before himself. Speed enjoyed fishing, ...

Speed Thomas Aliff, 78, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his home after a short illness. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather, and great ...

Martin Riffle Somerset

Martin C. Riffle, 64, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at Pickering House Hospice with family at his side. Martin was born March 1, 1962, in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Clifford and Freda (Waddington) Riffle. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Wendy Riffle. A life-long resident of Somerset, Martin married the love of his life and partner in all things, Laura Riffle on May 22, 2004. Additionally, he is the proud and loving stepfather of Kate and Anthony ...

Martin C. Riffle, 64, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at Pickering House Hospice with family at his side. Martin was born March 1, 1962, in Zanesville, Ohio to the late ...

Stephen Danison Thornville

Stephen Eugene Danison, AKA Pony Horse, was born June 4, 1952, and passed away at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Home was his favorite place to be. The son of Kenneth Eugene Danison and Mary Ellen (Shaw) Danison, Steve was a 1970 graduate of Sheridan High School in Thornville, Ohio. He took great pride in playing on the football, golf, and wrestling teams as well as participating in other school activities. Steve’s greatest passion was horses. On occasion he walked from his house on ...

Stephen Eugene Danison, AKA Pony Horse, was born June 4, 1952, and passed away at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Home was his favorite place to be. The son of Kenneth Eugene Danison and Mary ...

Robert Wilson Lancaster

Robert Lloyd Wilson, 90, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Thornville Altercare. A native of Somerset, Ohio, Bob was born on October 7, 1935, to the late Lloyd and Grace (Green) Wilson. A 1953 graduate of Holy Trinity High School, Bob earned the distinction of being Salutatorian of his graduating class. He then went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon retiring to Somerset, he married the love of his life, Hannah K. (Emmert) Wilson on October ...

Robert Lloyd Wilson, 90, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Thornville Altercare. A native of Somerset, Ohio, Bob was born on October 7, 1935, to the late Lloyd and ...

William Mohler Somerset

William Eugene “Bill” Mohler, 75, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Bill was born on May 17, 1950, in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Eugene and Jane Mohler. He grew up on the family farm in Thornville, Ohio. Bill graduated from Sheridan High School, class of 1968 and attended The Ohio State University. He retired from Bayer Material Science in 2014. Bill dedicated his life to serving others, from ...

William Eugene “Bill” Mohler, 75, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Bill was born on May 17, 1950, ...

Mary McGreevy Somerset

Mary Anne McGreevy, 98, of Somerset, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and neighbor, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home. Mary Anne was born June 6, 1927, in Somerset, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Miller) Green. She graduated from Holy Trinity School in 1945. She was the devoted wife of Paul J. McGreevy, Jr., whom she married in 1946. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Rosary ...

Mary Anne McGreevy, 98, of Somerset, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and neighbor, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her ...