8 • The Beacon February 29 , 2024 Obituaries
Judith “ Judy ” A . Keirns
Judith “ Judy ” A . Keirns , 79 , of Coshocton passed away Friday , February 23 , 2024 , at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville . She was born in Athens , OH on May 22 , 1944 , to the late Ralph and Ethel ( Barnhart ) Parry .
Judy graduated from Athens High School and went on to work at Edmonts and most recently she was the Manager at the Coshocton Goodwill . She was a member of the Coshocton Moose Lodge and the American Legion . Judy enjoyed reading and chatting to her family and friends .
She is survived by her sons Tim ( Darcie ) Keirns and Steve ( Joy ) Keirns both of Coshocton ; three grandchildren Jonathon ( Sarah ) Wright , Matthew ( Lisa ) Wright and Kendle Wynn Keirns ; four great-grandchildren Kamren , Miaya , Abigail and Gage Wright ; siblings Francis ( Paul ) Walraven and Marcia Hardesty ; daughter-in-law Andrea Keirns ; and several nieces and nephews .
Along with her parents , she preceded in death by her husband Lewis “ Louie ” Keirns , who passed away in 2015 ; son Lewis “ Kevin ”
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Keirns ; siblings Robert Parry , Les Parry , Betty Wald , and Tom Parry ; brother-inlaw Clarence Hardesty ; and nephew Zack Hardesty .
Friends were able to call at the Miller Funeral Home , 639 Main Street , Coshocton , OH 43812 on Monday , February 26 , 2024 from 5:00pm- 7:00pm and one hour prior to the funeral service . Funeral services were held on Tuesday , February 27 at 11:00am with Pastor Bill Jones officiating . Burial followed at Coshocton County Memory Gardens . An online memorial is located at www . themillerfuneralhome . com .
In Loving Memory of Dave Emerson
July 16 , 1943 – February 29 , 2016
Although you ’ re gone , we do not fear , because we know you are always here . We think about you every single day , so your memory will never fade away . We will always be thinking of you , now and forever , for we know one day we will be back together .
Love and miss you every day !
Your wife & family
Mary Caroline ( Stockdale ) Thompson , 102 , of Coshocton passed away Friday , February 23 , 2024 , at the Truman Hospice House in New Philadelphia . She was born in Londonderry , OH on March 20 , 1921 , to the late Robert Edgar and Mary Jane “ Jenny ” ( Lake ) Stockdale .
Mary was raised in Londonderry and graduated from Madison High School in 1939 . In 1940 Mary graduated from Cadi School of Cosmetology in Columbus , OH . She married her husband , Marion Thompson in 1941 .
Mary and Marion owned and operated Sunoco Filling Station on Main Street , until his death in 1966 . Mary went to work for Stewart Surveying Company and
Ronald “ Ron ” Lusk Sr ., 84 , of West Lafayette , passed away at his son ’ s home on February 23 , 2024 . He was born in Troy , Ohio on October 19 , 1939 , to the late Kenneth L . and Dorothy V . ( Glick ) Lusk .
Ron worked as a truck driver and owned multiple business over his lifetime
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later went to the Coshocton County Engineers Office . She retired in 1983 and volunteered as a Pink Lady at the Coshocton County Memorial Hospital .
Mary loved her girls ,
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including Panther Path , Village Pizza Shop , Mug & Jug , and Wagon Wheel Pizza . He served in the Army National Guard for 20 years and was on the City of Coshocton Police Auxiliary and was retired from the West Lafayette Fire Department and Village Council . Ron was an avid golfer and played
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Mary is survived by her two daughters Carolyn ( Mark ) Zinkon of Pickerington and Ann ( Larry ) Hill of Kansas City , KS ; grandchildren Chris ( Ardra ) Zinkon and Zach ( Barbie ) Zinkon ; four great grandsons Henry , Spencer , Oliver , and Ryan .
Her family would like to thank a host of friends and caregivers for their love , support , and care throughout the years . They would like to especially thank Lori Holmes from All Nation Healthcare for taking such great care of Mary and providing the support she needed to live comfortably in her own home . Thanks
in the VIP Golf League . He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports .
Ron is survived by his children Ronald “ Robin ” ( Jamie ) Lusk Jr . of Warsaw , Tommy Lusk of Coshocton , Kris Lusk of Newark , and Shannon ( Chad ) Hains of West Lafayette ; grandchildren Jordan ( Sarah ) Lusk , Ali ( Tyler ) Bradford , Kristi ( Beau ) Timmons , Shaylene , Devin ( Samantha ), Haley , Maddi , and Jake Lusk , Jaelee Freetage and Kody and Bryce Hains ; great grandchildren Kipton Sinden , Josie Zornes , Gavin , Braxton , and Emma Phillips , Ariella , Carson , Grey , and Layla Lusk , Harper and Sy Timmons ; and his twin brother Donald ( Judy ) Lusk of West Lafayette .
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife , Sandra ( Morrison ) Lusk , who passed in 2019 ; daughter Stacey Freetage ; and sister Donna ( Tom ) Heaton .
Friends were able to call at the Miller Funeral Home , 639 Main St ., Coshocton , Ohio 43812 on Tuesday , February 27 , 2024 from 5:00pm- 8:00pm and one hour prior to the funeral
also to Community Hospice Truman House and the Emmanuel Lutheran Church for their love and support .
Friends may call at the Miller Funeral Home , 639 Main St ., Coshocton , OH 43812 on Friday , March 1 , 2024 from 11:00am- 12:00pm with funeral services beginning at 12:00pm with Pastor Bryan Kittner officiating . Burial will follow at Coshocton County Memory Gardens .
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be directed towards the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Coshocton or Community Hospice ; Envelopes will be available at the funeral home .
An online memorial is located at www . themillerfuneralhome . com .
service . Funeral services for Ron were held Wednesday , February 28 at 11:00am with Pastor Dan Eggan officiating . Burial followed at Fairfield Cemetery , West Lafayette .
In lieu of flowers , memorial contributions can be directed towards Genesis Hospice and Morrison Hospice House ; envelopes will be available at the funeral home .
An online memorial is located at www . themillerfuneralhome . com .