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Christina Jo Crowthers , 69 , of Howard , OH , passed away Monday , December 23 , 2024 , at Morrison House Hospice ( Genesis ), in Zanesville , OH . Christina was born February 16 , 1955 , in Coshocton , OH to Burt Everett and Patsy Ruth { Honabarger } Crowthers . Chris is survived by a brother , sister , cousins , nieces and nephews .
Chris earned a degree in criminal justice from Muskingum Tech in Zanesville , OH , a Bachelor of Science and degree of Juris Doctor from
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Obituaries
Rick Lee Haines , 53 , passed away Thursday , December 26 , 2024 , at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus surrounded by his loving family , following a brief illness .
He was born Sunday , September 19 , 1971 , in Coshocton to Gerald Lee and Janet ( Sturtz ) Haines . He was a 1990 graduate of River View High School , and an American FFA degree recipient .
Rick was a 30-year employee of The Frontier Power Company , a job that he took great pride in . When he wasn ’ t busy delivering propane and repairing power lines , you would find Rick working equally as hard on his beloved family farm , the homestead where he lived his entire life . Rick poured his life into his farm , teaching his family , especially his son and grandson the way of life
Jessie C . Marlatt- Russell , 92 , of Gnadenhutten , passed away on Monday , December 23 , 2024 , at Mercy Hospital .
Jessie was born on December 24 , 1931 , to the late Gladys and Frank Summers of West Lafayette .
Jessie graduated as valedictorian of West Lafayette High School in 1950 . She then went on to earn her Bachelor ’ s degree in Education in 1974 , an Associate ’ s degree in Law Enforcement in 1977 , and continued with a Master ’ s degree in Education . In college , she was part of the Delta Kappa Gamma society . She then began her career as a 2nd-grade teacher at West Elementary School for over 40 years and was loved by so
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on the farm .
He didn ’ t know a stranger , and is easily considered one of the most selfless and kind men that a person could ever know .
Rick served as an advisor for 4-H “ Future Leaders ” for 12 years , and he was a member of the Coshocton County Farm Bureau .
He is survived by his mother , Janet Haines Aronhalt ; his wife of 32
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many students and colleagues .
On January 5 , 1952 , Jessie married Darrel Marlatt , who preceded her in death . They had two children , Marsha and Jeff Marlatt . Some of her greatest accomplishments in life were her children and career . Jessie was an avid lover of animals ,
books , learning , helping others , and spending time with her family . Along with her parents , Jessie is preceded in death by her daughter , Marsha ; sister , Edna ( Glen ) Emslie ; and daughter-in-law , Carmen Marlatt .
She is survived by her son , Jeff , and long-time companion , Verena ; grandchildren , Jameson ( Sydney ) Marlatt and Lacy ( Andrew ) Monticelli ; sister , Janie ( Larry ) Stahl and her family ; and nephew , Greg Emslie and many others .
There was a closed casket ceremony at Addy Funeral Home in Newcomerstown at 11:00 a . m . on Monday , December 30 , 2024 , and a private graveside service followed for the family . years , Billie Jo ( Appleton ) Haines , whom he married Sept . 21 , 1991 ; their children , Ashley ( Billybob ) Murray , Andrew ( Natalie ) Haines , and Jimmy Stewart who was like a son to him ; grandchildren , Aiden Haines , Grayson Murray , and two more precious grandchildren on the way ; a sister , Mary ( Eric ) Hagans ; three brothers , Randy ( Kim ) Haines , Tracy ( Beth ) Haines , & Scott ( Liz ) Haines ; his nieces and nephews , David , Hunter ( Madison ), Gage ( Macey ), and Georgia Haines , and Brie , Bladen , and Brycen Hagans ; sister-in-law , Barbara ( Mark ) Kocher ; and many special relatives , including Sallie ( Rusty ) Gates , Deanne Haines , and Larry ( Crystal ) Haines , Jr .
Rick was preceded in death by his father , Gerald L . Haines ; his step-father , Stacy Aronhalt ; his grandparents , Corbin & Bessie Haines , and Arlie & Clara Sturtz ; his mother-in-law , Linda Montgomery ; and his uncles , Franklin , Clyde , Albert , & Larry Haines .
Funeral services were held at11:00 a . m . Monday , December 30 , 2024 , at Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw , with Mike Mosholder officiating . Burial followed in Valley View Cemetery . Visitation was held Sunday , December 29 , from 1:00 to 4:00 p . m ., as well as one hour prior to service time at the funeral home on Monday . A live stream of the funeral was available on Rick ’ s obituary page on the funeral home website at service time . FischerFuneralHome . com .
Memorial donations may be made payable to the Coshocton County 4-H Endowment Fund , 724 S . 7th St . Room 110 , Coshocton , OH 43812 .