Joan Marie Blakley , 87 , of West Lafayette , passed away at Altercare of Coshocton on Thursday February 7 , 2025 .

Joan was born in Lakewood , Ohio on November 8 , 1937 , to the late Andrew and Anna Marie ( Kovalcik ) Sasala .

She graduated from Lourdes Academy in Lakewood , had worked at Ohio Bell , spent many years as a cook at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home in West Lafayette and treasured her time raising her family .

Joan had quite the green thumb , enjoyed planting and taking care of her flowers and was an excellent cook ; she loved preparing meals for her family .

Joan is survived by her two children Michael J . Blakley of West Lafayette and Joseph P . ( Sheila Hartsock ) Blakley of Kingsport , TN ; grandchildren Conner O . Blakley , Celia ( Stefan ) Madruga and Benjamin Nicklaus Blakley ; sister Barbara ( Tom ) Maloney of Lakewood , OH ; brother Joe ( Judy ) Sasala of Hinckley , OH ; several nieces and nephews .

Along with her parents ,

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she was preceded in death by her daughter Karen A . Karr ; sister Kay ( William ) Gouslin and her former husband , Joseph A . Blakley .

Per Joan ’ s wishes a cremation will take place , no services will be observed . The Miller Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family .

An online memorial is located at www . themillerfuneralhome . com .

Memorial contributions may be directed to Coshocton In Bloom , P . O . Box 1221 , Coshocton , Ohio 43812 and / or Interim Hospice of Coshocton , 450 N 3rd ., Coshocton , Ohio 43812 .

Gregory “ Greg ” William Collins , 76 of Coshocton , passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday , February 5 , 2025 . He was born on January 16 , 1949 , in Warsaw to the late William G . and Martha ( Hamer ) Collins .

Greg was a 1968 , graduate of River View High School and then entered the United States Airforce . Greg served in the Airforce from 1969 to 1972 . Following his service , he went to work at GE for the next 36 years . He was a member of the VFW , Eagles and Elks .

Greg is survived by his children , Gregory ( Heidi ) Collins and Lori Johnson , both of Coshocton ; grandchildren , Katie Collins , Jared Collins and Emily Johnson ; and step grandchildren Preston , Paris , Pierce , Piper , and

Dr . Jess Bahan will join the Hope Clinic of Coshocton the third week of each month to offer chiropractic services .

Bahan will begin volunteering Thursday , Feb . 20 . Chiropractic services will now be offered the second , third and fourth weeks of each month .

Bahan is originally from Columbus and just recently moved to Coshocton . She spent the last 3 1 / 2 years completing chiropractic school and an internship in Atlanta and Texas . Before finishing chiropractic school , she

Greg Collins

Emma Peterson .

Along with his parents , he is preceded in death by his sister , Sue Young .

Per his wishes a cremation will take place with the Miller Funeral Home and Crematory .

An online memorial can be viewed at www . themillerfuneralhome . com .

Dr . Jess Bahan

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completed her master ’ s degree in clinical nutrition . She especially has a passion for women ’ s health and children .

JUNE 9 , 1943 - FEBRUARY 12 , 2024

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DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL .

LOVE LEAVES MEMORIES NO ONE CAN STEAL .

Missed by wife , Joyce Bordenkircher 3 step daughters - Tammy , Renee , and Jody 5 step grand kids - Tyler , Alex , Emma , Kyle , and Kenzie

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Thinking of the good times and missing you very much . Love you Denny

Sis , Bud , and Marsha , Roy and April , Scott and Janet , Cissy and Aaron , Heather and Jon , Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren , Family and Friends