8 • The Beacon December 5 , 2024
John A . Gauerke , 69 , of Coshocton passed away on Thursday November 21 , 2024 .
John was born in San Diego , CA on December 2 , 1954 , to the late James R . and Elizabeth A . “ Bettsy ” ( Moore ) Gauerke .
He graduated from Coshocton High School and served in the U . S . Navy from 1973 to 1975 .
John is survived by his two sons John-Paul Gauerke and Jimmy Gauerke of Gaeta , Italy ; siblings Matthew R . ( Christy ) Gauerke and
Michael C . Hayes , age 70 , of West Lafayette , passed away unexpectedly on Sunday , November 24 , 2024 . He was born on November 10 , 1954 , in Coshocton , to John and Lois ( Kinner ) Hayes .
Mike graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1973 , and then worked part-time at the Post Office for several years in Fresno before being transferred to West Lafayette , driving rural routes for over 40 years .
He loved working on things , including golf carts . Mike was a wonderful man with a huge heart and would help anyone in need . He loved his dogs and always looked forward to seeing the dogs on his mail route . He also
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Ellen ( Ray ) Hardesty both of Coshocton and Charley ( Kelly ) Gauerke of Staunton , VA ; several nieces and nephews . Along with his parents , he is preceded in death by his brother Jimmy Gauerke .
Per his wishes , a cremation will take place with The Miller Funeral Home & Crematory and burial of his cremated remains will be held at a later date .
An online memorial is located at www . themillerfuneralhome . com .
volunteered at the Coshocton Animal Shelter for several years .
Mike is survived by his loving parents , John and Lois Hayes of West Lafayette , his partner of 20 years , Patty Jones of West Lafayette ; brother , Mitch ( Denise ) Hayes of West Lafayette , niece LeAnn ( Marcus ) White and their son , Bowen of Millersburg ; nephew Darren Hayes of West Lafayette and Aunt Sandy McCoy of Waterford , WV .
A private graveside service was held on Friday , November 29 , 2024 , at Fairfield Cemetery . Given-Dawson- Paisley Funeral Home is serving the family .
An online memorial can be viewed at www . given-dawson-paisleyfh . com .
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Margaret A . Berry , 88 , of West Lafayette , passed away at Allay Senior Living in Canton on Tuesday November 26 , 2024 . Margaret was born on February 24 , 1936 , in Coshocton to the late Charles and Wilma ( Guilliams ) Kreider . She enjoyed doing many types of crafts but especially loved crocheting , knitting and sewing . In her younger years , Margaret and Bernie enjoyed traveling . She helped with activities at the Senior Center and walked regularly at Kids America .
Margaret is survived by her children Michael ( Brenda ) Berry of West Lafayette , Darlene ( Dennis ) Anderson of Bakersville , Mark ( Tina ) Berry of Malta , Mitchell ( Billie ) Berry of Coshocton ; grandchildren Keith ( Rebecca ) Berry , Marissa ( Rowdi ) Mullett , Theresa ( Matt ) Drummond , Rebekah ( Kevin Pangrace ) Berry , TJ Anderson , Nathan ( Jessica ) Anderson , Amanda McMichael , Travis ( Mandy ) Berry , Trevor ( Brianna ) Berry , William ( Amy Shingleton ) Berry , Danielle ( Mike ) Murray , and Kevin ( Cassi ) Berry ; and 27 great-grandchildren and growing and 1 great great-grandchild as well as siblings , Rachel Skinner and Lois Jean Haight .
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband , of 60 years , Bernard “ Bernie ” C . Berry who passed
Kathleen E . Fritz , age 77 , of Coshocton passed away peacefully at home on Saturday , November 30 , 2024 . She was born in Cleveland , Ohio , on June 16 , 1947 . She and her siblings were raised in Coshocton by their loving parents , William and Ann
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She was a 1965 graduate of Sacred Heart High School and was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church . Kathleen worked for GE for 35 years before she retired .
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away October 31 , 2014 , and siblings , Annabelle Coffey , Willard Kreider , Helen Vargo , Mary Bryan , Grace Kreider , Nellie Berry and Jim Kreider .
Calling hours were held at The Miller Funeral Home on Tuesday , December 3 , 2024 from 10 am to 11am . Graveside services followed at Fairfield Cemetery , West Lafayette on Tuesday , December 3 , 2024 at 11:30 am with Pastor Lloyd Tenney officiating .
The Miller Funeral Home is caring for the family .
Memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer ’ s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter at 408 9Th St SW Suite 3400 , Canton , Ohio 44707 . An online memorial is located at www . themillerfuneralhome . com .
BF-209874 three siblings , Robert ( Jackie ) Fritz , Ellen Fritz and Mary Fritz all of Coshocton ; her nephew , Robert Fritz II of Fairfield , niece , Kim ( Mike ) Dumaine , of Grove City , and her great-nephew , Brent ( Trevor ) Fritz of Columbus .
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents .
A private graveside service will be held at a later date . Given- Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home is serving the family .
In lieu of flowers , memorial donations may be made in Kathleen ’ s name to Sacred Heart Catholic Church , 805 Main St ., Coshocton , Ohio 43812 .
An online memorial can be viewed at www . given-dawson-paisleyfh . com .