The Coshocton County Beacon February 20, 2025 | Page 9

February 20 , 2025 The Beacon • 9 Obituaries

Fay Althea Hutchison
Lester “ Jim ” Kobel
Fay Althea Hutchison , age 89 , of Coshocton , died suddenly due to surgical complications at Genesis Hospital on February 9 , 2025 , surrounded by her loving family . She was born on June 6 , 1935 , to Charles and Cleatus ( Donahoo ) Stevens in Newark , Ohio .
She spent 51 incredible years with her late husband , George Junior Hutchison , who she married on September 18 , 1960 . He passed away on February 15 , 2012 .
Fay was a wonderful woman who sacrificed much to raise her children and grandchildren .
When she wasn ’ t spending time with her family , or being coerced into gardening with George , she enjoyed reading , puzzles , fishing , and mushroom hunting . Fay often tried her luck with lottery scratch-off tickets , in addition to many trips to the casino .
Together Again
She is survived by her children , Karen ( Mike ) Green of Coshocton , Patty ( Tony ) Cronin of Warsaw , Sandy ( Rick ) Winegar of Coshocton , Scott Hutchison of Coshocton , Ronnie ( Teresa ) Hutchison of Conesville , and Mike ( Becky ) Hutchison of Fresno , and her grandchildren , Christopher ( Erin ) Green , Kim ( Clifton ) McCombs , Kevin ( Melissa ) Cronin , Matthew ( Tabitha ) Cronin , Steven
( Roxanne ) Hutchison , Stacey ( Andy ) Sampsel , Kacee Hutchison , Michelle ( Dave ) Page , and Jenny ( Chase Dyer ) Hutchison , as well as many greatgrandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren . She is survived by her brother , Charles Stevens of Malta , along with several nieces and nephews .
Fay was preceded in death by her parents , husband , and sister and brother-in-law , Mary ( Don ) Chaney , as well as her sister-in-law , Joyce Stevens .
Calling hours were held on Saturday , February 15 , 2025 , from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home . A funeral service followed at 12:00 pm with Pastor David Phillips officiating . Burial was held at Franklin Cemetery .
An online memorial can be found at www . given-dawson-paisleyfh . com .
Lester “ Jim ” Kobel , 78 , of West Lafayette , OH passed away Tuesday , February 11 , 2025 , at Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Baltic . He was born in Coshocton , OH , on January 27 , 1947 , to the late Harvey and Mariam ( Olinger ) Kobel .
Jim graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1965 , served in the United States Army Reserves from 1965-1971 , and begin working at General Electric in 1965 , before retiring in 2001 . Jim grew up attending church at Chili Crossroads Bible Church and was a former longtime member of West Lafayette First Baptist Church . He was also a member of the Lions club since 1993 , and was very active in the community . He enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life including , woodworking , painting , drawing , golf , fishing , hunting , shooting
Jim Kobel
guns at the range , card club with friends , and going to the beach . He also was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes , Cleveland Browns , and the Cleveland Indians . But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and being their biggest fan .
Jim is survived by his wife of 38 years , Cathy ( McDaniel ) Kobel ; son Bryan ( Machiel ) Carroll
of West Lafayette ; brother Tom ( Vicki ) Kobel ; grandchildren Blake Carroll , Kayla Kobel , Chase ( Katlyn ) Carroll , Andrew ( Erinn ) Getchey , Morgan ( Devin ) Carroll , and Dylan Bryant ; four great granddaughters ; three great grandsons ; and several nieces and nephews .
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his son Jason Kobel ; brothers Don and Robert Kobel ; and sister Betty Levengood . Calling hours were held at the Miller Funeral Home , 639 Main Street , Coshocton , OH 43812 on Monday , February 17 , 2025 , from 11:00am- 1:00pm with funeral service beginning at 1:00pm with Pastor David Kraft officiating with a cremation to follow and burial of his cremated remains will be held at a later date at Fairfield Cemetery .
An online memorial is located at www . themillerfuneralhome . com .
Richard “ Dick ” Carl Hoop
Richard “ Dick ” Carl Hoop , age 77 , of Coshocton , passed away on Wednesday , January 29 , 2025 . He was born on June 5 , 1947 , in Coshocton , to the late William Hoop and Norma Jean ( Grimm ) Stanfield .
Dick was a master carpenter and mechanic . He also worked at Kraft Foods for many years before retiring .
He enjoyed wood working , car refurbishing , rescuing cats and playing guitar .
Dick is survived by his loving wife of 43 years , Laura Hoop , sister , Tina Dobson of Coshocton and several nieces and nephews . Per Dick ’ s wishes , a
Dick Hoop
cremation will take place . Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home is serving the family .
An online memorial can be viewed at www . givendawson-paisleyfh . com .
Richard Parks , age 72 , of Coshocton passed away on February 13 , 2025 , at his home . He was born on October 11 , 1952 , to the late James “ Budd ” Parks and Edna L . ( Domer ) Almack . He attended Ridgewood High School before starting his job as a truck driver . He would work for Balo Logging , William Albert and Walhonding Valley Sand and Gravel during his working years . He also had a job at Almack ’ s Greenhouse . Richard was a jack of all trades , working in his garden or on his vehicles . He loved being outside , whether he was camping , fishing , mushroom hunting , or playing horseshoes . He also enjoyed NASCAR Racing . He was always helping family , friends and other people .
He is survived by his stepmother , Ruth Ann Parks ; siblings , James E . Parks , Mark Parks , A . “ Tony ” Parks , Linda Bush , M . Esther Dusenberry , H . Ray Parks , Bobba Stone and many nieces , nephews and great nieces and nephews .
Along with his parents , he is preceded in death by his stepfather , Clarence Almack ; siblings , Donald L . Parks , Patricia Boring , Billy Parks , Delah ( Louise ) Parks and Charles ( Martha ) Almack ; brother and sister-in-law , Larry Dusenberry and Shirely Parks .
Calling hours were at The Miller Funeral Home

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Richard Parks
on Tuesday , February 18 , 2025 from 3pm to 6pm . A funeral service began at 6 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Granger officiating .
In lieu of flowers , donations can be made to the Food Pantry at New Life Ministries at : 727 S 7th Street , Coshocton , Ohio 43812 or Guernsey County Cancer Society at : 139 N 7th Street , Cambridge , Ohio 43725 .
An online memorial can be viewed at www . themillerfuneralhome . com .
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