APRIL 18, 1986 – APRIL 20, 2024
8 • The Beacon April 17, 2025
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Phillip Dean Porter, age 81, of Coshocton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born August 29, 1943, to Herbert and Wilma( Breeden) Porter in Dresden, Ohio. Phillip served for 2 years in the United States Army and worked as a printer at JII for 40 years. He loved model trains and was a devoted member of the Coshocton Model Railroad Club, AMREC. He was also an avid sports fan, especially of the Browns, Reds, and Cleveland Guardians. In addition to trains and sports, Phillip
M. Grace“ Granny” Huprich, 90, of West Lafayette, passed away at The Ohio State University Medical Center on Tuesday April 8, 2025.
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Grace is survived by her daughter Patty A.( Oren) Griffith of West Lafayette; son in law Robert“ Bob” Griffith of West Lafayette; grandchildren BJ( Billy) Griffith, Mandi( Kevin)
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Phillip is survived by his son, Dennis Porter of Coshocton; his granddaughter, Carah( Chandler) Porter of Kansas; his brothers, Ronny Porter of Louisiana, Larry Porter of Florida, Mike( Anne) Porter of Columbus, and Jack( Juanita) Porter of Louisiana; and his life-long friend, Elaine Porter of Coshocton.
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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Phillip’ s name to the Coshocton County Fair Board, c / o The Coshocton Model Railroad Club, 707 Kenilworth Ave, Coshocton, OH 43812.
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Shroyer, Lance Bradford, Tyler( Ali) Bradford, Morgan Bradford, Mady and Lily Griffith, Graisyn Pence, Griffyn Rowles, Robyn Rowles and Connor Griffith; great great granddaughter Rayanne Bradford.
She is preceded in death by her husband Allen Ray Huprich who passed away on July 5, 2003; mother Helen Stricker-Stone; father Orlie Stricker; stepfather Ralph Stone; daughter Judy E. Griffith and grandson Trevor A. Griffith.
Friends were able to call at The Miller Funeral Home, 639 Main St., Coshocton, on Monday April 14, 2025, from 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm where a memorial service for Grace began at 2:00 pm, Pastor Jim Lee officiated.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Trevor A. Griffith Memorial Scholarship Fund; C / O The Home Loan Savings Bank, 413 Main St. Coshocton, Ohio 43812; envelopes are available at the funeral home.
An online memorial is located at www. themillerfuneralhome. com.