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Lewis Foster, 89 of Conesville, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 27, 1935, in Canal Lewisville, to the late James and Blanche( Lapp) Foster. Lewis worked at Peabody Coal for over 28 years and went to work at Conesville Coal Preparation for another 10 years. Meanwhile, Lewis spent long hours on his family farm, harvesting crops and raising cattle and pigs. He enjoyed his Haflinger horses and riding with their Amish friends. Alongside him, was his loving wife, Anita“ Ruth”( Larr) Foster, spending over 65 years together.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his son, Kevin( Brenda) Foster;
Mary Florence Honabarger Gress was called to her eternal home on April 3, 2025. She was born in Bakersville, Ohio on September 25, 1945, to the late Edward L. Honabarger and Lavena P.( Levengood) Honabarger. She graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1963. On January 31, 1964, she married David John Gress. Mary owned and operated the Fashionette Beauty Salon in Newcomerstown for many years with a lifelong friend Melanie Sue VanDusen. Mary also worked at Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center in Baltic and Altercare in Coshocton. Mary was a member of Renner’ s St Paul United Church of Christ, where she sang in the choir.
Mary is survived by a daughter and son in law Rhonda and Kevin Wright, grand-daughters Brittany( Shawn) McCune, and Chasity( Michael) Clarke;
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Lewis Foster
Lewis Foster
grandchildren, Wade Albert Foster and Kaeyla( Andy) Foster; great grandson, Luke Gabbard; siblings, Janet Fender, Barb McNeal, Mary Crouso and Harold( Brenda) Foster; sister-in-law, Alice
9 great grandchildren: Luke, and Logan McCune, Mattilyn Clarke, Makayla McCune, Bronson Young, Warner and Rosie Clarke, and Huxson and Garrett McCune. She also leaves behind two beloved sisters Elizabeth McIntire and
Foster; brother-in-law, Rodney( Elaine) Larr and Randall Larr as well as several nieces and nephews along with many Amish friends that they made throughout the years.
He is preceded in death by his siblings, Irene( Patrick) McNichols, Francis( Lester) Erman, James Foster and baby sister, Helen Lucile Foster; brother-in-law, Dennis Fender, Jack McNeal, James Crouso, Ronald( JoAnn) Larr.
Per his wishes, a cremation will take place with the Miller Funeral Home and Crematory then he will return home to be back to the family farm.
An online memorial can be viewed at www. themillerfuneralhome. com.
Mary Florence Honabarger Gress
Mary Gress
Martha Sycks and two sister in laws Faye Honabarger and Kendra Burger, several nieces, nephews and extended family, and a dear friend Nancy Hoffman. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years Dave, her brother Edward L. Honabarger III, and sister Beatrice Visintainer.
Mary was devoted to her family and brought incomparable joy and love into their lives. Mary will always be remembered as the life of the party. She entertained many over the years with her ukulele and astounding singing skills. Her smile and laugh were contagious. She will be missed beyond measure. The joy she brought to all who crossed her path
George Doaty Myers, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 31, 2025, at his residence.
He was born March 25, 1949, in Coshocton to the late Earl J. H. and Mary( Rohskopf) Myers. He served in the U. S. Army from 1969-1971, and later received an Associate’ s Degree in Agriculture from Clark St. College in Springfield.
George worked as a custodian at Warsaw Elementary School for 37 years, until his retirement in 2017. He also farmed for most of his life.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Valerie A.( Hahn) Myers of Warsaw, whom he married May 5, 1976; their two children, Janelle( Peter) Myers Urda of Lewis Center, and Devon Myers of Warsaw; grandchildren,
will keep her memory alive.
The family will entertain friends and family on Sunday April 13th at Renners St Paul United Church of Christ, 7620 Renner Rd SW, Fresno, from 12-1 pm to celebrate Mary’ s life. There will be a lunch in the church basement following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests those wishing to honor Mary’ s memory perform a random act of kindness for someone as she often did the same.“ Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” Matt 2:37-39.
George Doaty Myers
George Myers
Andrew George Urda, Evan Charles Urda, and Samuel John Urda; two sisters, Jeannett Wells, and June( David) Lingenfelter; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
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death by a granddaughter, Rosalie Grace Urda; sisters, Paulene( Dean) Croft, Evelyn( William) Mullet, and Helen( Robert) Taylor; an infant brother, Ward Allen Myers; and a brother-in-law, Jerold Wells.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a. m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw, Pastor Ken Smailes officiated. Burial followed in Blissfield Cemetery. Graveside military rites were performed by the Coshocton Co. Joint Veterans Council Honor Guard. Visitation was from 5:00 to 7:00 p. m. Friday, April 4th, at the funeral home. FischerFuneral- Home. com.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Coshocton Co. Animal Shelter, 21755 TR 164, Coshocton, OH 43812.
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