10 • The Beacon December 17 , 2020
Audrey J . ( Severns ) Stokes
There is an emptiness in the hearts of the family and friends of Audrey J . ( Severns ) Stokes of Dresden . On Thursday morning , Dec . 9 , 2020 , our beloved friend departed the land of the dying for the land of the living .
Born Jan . 11 , 1930 , in Trinway , Ohio she was a daughter of the late Leander Ralph and Lula Belle ( Lacy ) Severns and was a graduate of Dresden Jefferson High School . Audrey was proud to be a farmer ’ s wife and devoted mother . Her days were dedicated to sewing her children ’ s clothes , cooking homemade meals from the produce grown in her gardens and emphasizing the value of education .
Audrey was a lifetime member of Trinway United Methodist Church where she served as a delegate to the East Ohio Annual Conference at Lakeside , Ohio for several years . She enjoyed small town life , if there was a gathering in her community you would find Audrey attending . Her friends and the activities at
Dale Robert Sondles
Dale Robert Sondles , 62 , of West Lafayette , Ohio passed away in his home on Dec . 7 , 2020 .
Dale was born on Aug . 10 , 1958 , in Coshocton , Ohio to the late Homer and Betty ( Mohler ) Sondles . He was raised and lived in West Lafayette where he enjoyed what he called a “ country life .” He treasured fond memories of growing up with two brothers and making life long friends who shared his passion for Flat Track Motorcycle racing and cars . He was an avid fan and supporter of # 82 . Dale was a skilled , industrious mechanic from a very young age and became the Shop Manager for Ryder Trucks in Newark , Ohio after graduating from
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the Dresden Senior Center became a second family . She traveled and socialized with the Sonshine Gals and the Roscoe Village walking group . Audrey and her late husband , Ivan , hosted their family ’ s annual Stoketoberfest on their farm . At these gatherings , younger generations experienced first generations farm life .
Surviving are her two sons , Dr . William James ( Suzy ) Stokes of Florida and Timothy Dean ( Jeanie ) Stokes of Coshocton , Ohio ; a daughter , Cathy ( Dr . Larry ) Hinkle of Louisville ,
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Ridgewood High School . He lived a life of gratitude .
Dale was preceded in death by his parents , Homer and Betty , whom he took care of lovingly and his older brother Gary Sondles . He is survived by
Ohio ; six grandchildren ; four step-grandchildren ; 10 great-grandchildren ; one great-great-granddaughter ; two sisters-in-law , Joanne Bumpus of Frazeysburg and Joyce Stokes of Ashland ; and many nieces and nephews .
In addition to her parents , she was preceded in death by her husband , Ivan Stokes , Jr ., whom she married on Dec . 28 , 1947 and whom died on Dec . 15 , 2006 ; a son , Dennis Ivan Stokes ; a great-grandson , Joshua Stokes ; and a sister , Betty Foster .
In lieu of flowers , memorial contributions can be made to the Trinway United Methodist Church , 12750 Second Ave ., Trinway , OH 43842 .
Due to Covid-19 restrictions , the family has requested a private service for the immediate family to be held . They appreciate all thoughts and prayer , but wish to keep everyone safe and healthy at this time .
Audrey will be laid to rest next to her husband and son at the Frazeysburg Cemetery , Frazeysburg , OH .
his younger brother Phillip and wife Barbara Sondles , his nieces , Crystal and Megan , and nephew , Jason .
Per Dale ’ s wishes , a cremation will take place with burial at a later date . Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home is serving the family .
On online memorial can be viewed at www . givendawson-paisleyfh . com .
Joy Ann Smailes
Joy Ann Smailes , 90 , of Coshocton , passed away on Tuesday , Dec . 8 , 2020 . She was born on Dec . 30 , 1929 , near Dresden . She was the daughter of the late Carl and Doris ( Schumacher ) Fulks .
On September 12 , 1954 , she married Francis Smailes who passed away in September 2006 . Joy graduated from Jefferson High School in Dresden in 1948 and Muskingum University in 1952 . She was a teacher in Cambridge City Schools and River View School District .
Joy was a member of the Warsaw United Methodist Church , Coshocton County Retired Teachers , Ohio Retired Teachers Association , and Delta Kappa Gamma , Omega Chapter . She was also a Jennings Scholar .
She is survived by two daughters , Dru ( Chad ) Barger of Canton and Cindy
Marcia Weller , 68 , of Coshocton passed away Saturday , Dec . 12 , 2020 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center . She was born in Millersburg , Ohio on April 19 , 1951 to the late William J . and Annabel ( Norman ) Lynch .
Marcia graduated from River View High School in 1969 and Muskingum Technical Institute with a Bachelor ’ s Degree in Business . She enjoyed volunteering for Red Cross swimming lessons and Safety City . Most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren .
Marcia is survived by her sons , Jason ( Dawn ) Weller of Newcomerstown and Jonathan Weller of Coshocton ; grandchildren , Kyle ( Kayla ) Reichley of Coshocton , Kevin ( Brianna )
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( Joe ) Wright of Newcomerstown . Also surviving are four grandchildren , Robyn ( Scott ) Steinmetz and Jody ( Michael ) Murphy of Canton , Jamie ( Matthew ) Swigert of Coshocton , and T . J . Wright of Columbus . She has five great-grandchildren , Cecilia and Maxx
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Reichley of West Lafayette , Ashley ( Isabel ) Weller of Newcomerstown , and Austin ( Alicia Porter ) Weller of Ava , Missouri ; great-grandchildren , Cheyanne , Ryan , Carter , Kadence , and Miles ; siblings , Courtney ( Brenda ) Lynch of West Lafayette ,
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Swigert , Dane and Nora Steinmetz , Claire and Baby Murphy due in May .
Due to the pandemic , private services will be held for the immediate family only . Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home is serving the family .
The family requests no flowers . Please make memorial donations to the Coshocton County Animal Shelter / HATTA , 21755TR 164 , Coshocton , Ohio 43812 or to Warsaw United Methodist Church , P . O . Box 37 , Warsaw , Ohio 43844 .
The family would like to give a special thanks to the Community Hospice Truman House . Joy ’ s former seventh grade student , Nurse Angela showed extra kindness and compassion .
An online memorial can be viewed at www . givendawson-paisleyfh . com .
Cheryl ( Christopher ) Skelton of Coshocton , and John Lynch of Texas ; and four nephews and two nieces , Christopher M . Skelton , Andrew , David and Jeremy Lynch , Jennifer Lynch- Maple and Melanie Landis .
Friends may call at the Miller Funeral Home , 639 Main Street , Coshocton , Ohio 43812 on Thursday , Dec . 17 , 2020 from 10 a . m . to noon . Burial of her cremated remains will take place at a later time at South Lawn Cemetery . In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be directed toward the Coshocton Red Cross ; envelopes will be available at the funeral home . An online memorial is located at www . themillerfuneralhome . com .
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