8 • The Beacon December 15 , 2022 Obituaries
Stephen James Smalley , age 70 , of Coshocton , passed away on Friday , December 9 , 2022 with family and friends by his side . He was born on July 1 , 1952 , in Coshocton to the late James and Betty ( Farmer ) Smalley . Steve was a 1970 graduate of Coshocton High School . He then joined the United States Navy serving his country proudly from 1971 to 1975 . Steve was stationed on the USS Hancock Aircraft Carrier , and served three tours in Vietnam , with his final tour assisting in the evacuation of Vietnam . He then worked for AEP for 36
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In Memoriam
In Loving Memory of Wilmer Hale Who Passed Away on Dec . 16th , 1975
On December 16 , 1975 , the Coshocton Firefighters lost a great friend and fellow firefighter . Wilmer Hale gave his life in fighting a fire on that date . Wilmer may have left us to go on to better and greater things , but he left the memories that will never be forgotten of a dedicated father , husband and the warmth and companionship he gave to us , his fellow firefighters .
Wilmer may be gone , but
he will never be forgotten . Coshocton City Firefighters
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1972 , he married the love of his life , Mary Beth ( Siegrist ) Smalley . Steve enjoyed woodwork and working in his workshop , he enjoyed bowling , fishing , boating and going to the beach .
Steve is survived by his wife of 50 years , Mary Beth Smalley ; his two children , Jessica ( Rusty Holdsworth ) Smith of Coshocton and Stephen Smalley Jr . of Ft . Myers , FL ; three grandchildren , Aiden Smalley of Chicago , IL , Jackson Smith of Coshocton and Rhett Holdsworth of Coshocton .
Along with his parents , Steve is preceded in death by his mother and fatherin-law , Robert and Betty ( Richard ) Siegrist , his sister , Karen Wilke and his brothers-in-law , Bill and Bob Siegrist .
In Loving Memory of Vernon Saylor
Christmas with you in heaven will never be the same . I watch for signs you ’ re with me each and every day .
I remember holidays past with both joy and sorrow in my heart . Until we meet again can feel we ’ re never apart .
Loved and Missed by Wife and Family
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Calling hours will be held on Saturday , December 17 , 2022 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Given- Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home . A Celebration of life will follow at 11:00 am at the Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Granger officiating . The family would like to invite all family and friends to a luncheon at the Boathouse Tavern , 51 Pine Street , Coshocton , following the Celebration of Life .
For those who wish , memorial donations may be made in Steve ’ s name to the Coshocton County Animal Shelter & HATA , 21755 TR 164 , Coshocton , Ohio 43812 .
An online memorial can be viewed at www . given-dawson-paisleyfh . com .
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Edgar “ Leo ” Zimmer , 88 , of Coshocton passed away on Thursday , December 8 , 2022 at Altercare of Coshocton . He was born on December 30 , 1933 in Coshocton to the late Edgar and Mary ( Boyer ) Zimmer . On July 19 , 1952 , he married Marilyn ( DeGendt ) Zimmer , who survives . They recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary . Leo was a semi driver and spent most of his career as the owner and operator of Leo ’ s Garage . It was his job and his passion . He spent many hours in his garage fixing cars .
Along with his wife , Leo is survived by his children , Dick ( Bonnie ) Zimmer and Melissa ( Larry ) Ridenbaugh , both of Coshocton ; grandchildren , Chad Zimmer , Jamie ( Scott ) Schryock , Kristopher ( Lauren ) Zimmer , Amber ( Drew ) Deptola . Blake Zimmer and Ben Zimmer ; 7 greatgrandchildren and siblings , Danna Hiler and Gary ( Linda Young ) Zimmer .
Leo is preceded in
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death by his son , Kris Allan Zimmer .
Calling hours were at the Miller Funeral Home on Monday , December 12 , 2022 at 12pm to 1pm . A funeral service followed at 1pm at the funeral home with Pastor Bob Mitchell officiating . Burial followed the service at South Lawn Cemetery .
The family would like to extend a “ Thank you ” to the staff at Altercare and Interim Hospice for the care they gave Leo .
An online memorial can be viewed at www . themillerfuneralhome . com
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