May 29, 2025 The Beacon • 9
Obituaries
Steven A. Johnson, 80, of Coshocton passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Embassy of Cambridge. He was born on May 26, 1944, in Cincinnati to the late Leroy Johnson and Lola May Davis. A big presence in his life was Gabriel and Vonnie Ross. He was a high school graduate and then joined the United States Army, having served from 1962 to 1963. Upon completion, he went to work as a corrections officer for the Columbus County Jail and the Ohio State Department of Transportation before finishing his working years at Clow and later Columbus and Southern Electric Company. In his free time, he was an entrepreneur, he was motivated to start several
Coshocton- Albert“ Mike” Burris Jr., age 90, of Coshocton, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 18, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born October 18, 1934, in West Bedford, Ohio, to the late Albert“ Mike” and Judith( Hughes) Burris, the first of nine children.
He married Karen Joan Kaser in July 1960. Mike and Karen had three daughters, Kareen( Jerry) Funk of Warsaw, Jodie( Mike) Wheeler of Newark, and Nola Burris of New Albany; five grandchildren, Stephanie Burris, Kristal Funk, Michael( Audra) Wheeler, Gabrielle Burris, and McKenzie( John) Harden; five great-grandchildren, Kennedi( Dakotah) McClain, Gavin Mangus, Averi Wheeler, Easton Wheeler and Emma Harden; one great-great grandchild, Palmer McClain; a sister, Renee( John) Vanaman;
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small businesses, where he saw a need for something. He had a vegetable garden and enjoyed working in it with his friends. He was an avid OSU fan and also liked to watch western and SciFi movies. He lived
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his life to the fullest by singing, cooking, fishing and visiting family. He was also a member of the AME Church.
He is survived by his children, Robert( Tonya) Walters of Coshocton and Ramon( Karen) Johnson of Florida; grandchildren, Jordan Walters, Josh Arron, Jonah Fortney, Kani C. Johnson, Kwanza C. Wilson-Johnson and Terrell Johnson; also 9 greatgrandchildren as well as his ex-wife, Susan K. Johnson, nieces, nephew and many cousins.
Steven is preceded in death by his sister Laura Davis and his beloved dog, Buddy, who was truly his buddy.
A cremation will take place and a private burial of his ashes will be at South Lawn Cemetery and two brothers, Jerry and Rick( Debbie) Burris.
He was very active in his faith serving as a youth leader along with Karen, teaching Sunday school, bible school and after school program. He also faithfully had an early morning prayer for his grandchildren before they started their day.
He regularly attended the grandchildren’ s activities – swim meets, football, basketball, baseball, softball, school plays, volleyball, and gymnastic meets where he could be found wearing his“ favorite” hat.
He loved beagle dogs and had many“ favorites” through the years. He enjoyed spending time training dogs and time spent at the Coshocton County Sportsman’ s Club.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Karen( Kaser) Burris, maternal grandmother Fern Frye, four sisters Rita Hill, Jean Shaw, Joanne Burris and Sandy Kreis and brother Gary Burris.
A private graveside service for the family was held at Valley View Cemetery, with Larry Miller officiating. The Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw handled the arrangements. FischerFuneralHome. com
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’ s choice.
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