Dorothy J. Boetcher

Dorothy Jean Boetcher, 85, of Zanesville, died at 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2009 at Cedar Hill Care Center. She was born August 14, 1923, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Lawrence B. and Edna Shearer Combs. She was a member of the Meadow Farm United Methodist Church, Lady Elks #114 Auxiliary, Y-City Women's Club, Bethesda Guild, VFW George Selsam Post #1058 Auxiliary and the CCL. Surviving are a special niece, Joy (Dan) Wolfe; a special great niece, Erin (Todd) Stoots; a great-great nephew and niece, Carson and Madison Stoots; nephews and nieces, Mark (Julie) Uphold, Charles Uphold, Greg (Heather) Combs, Valarie (Rusty) Cunningham, Sandy (Jack) Cross, Bob (Debbie) McCutcheon, Ron (Cathy) McCutcheon, Kay (Tom) Hudson, Susie Roderick; and many great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George William Boetcher; five sisters, Marjorie Shesky, Helen McCutcheon, Leona Walker, Norma Uphold and Joy Mattey; a brother, Gary Combs; and a niece, Mary Edna Boyle. No calling hours will be observed. A caring cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2009 at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Doris Flynn officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Meadow Farm United Methodist Church, 6015 Coopermill Rd., Zanesville, Ohio, 43701.