Martha Jane (Stuart) Lapp

Martha Jane Lapp, 80, of Zanesville, died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the Muskingum County Home. She was born July 15, 1931, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Theodore and Pearl Boring Stuart. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and retired as a secretary in the Nursing Department at Ohio University after more than 25 years of service. Surviving are two daughters, Erin Hollins and Lisa (Dan) Arter, both of Zanesville; a son, Stuart Lapp of Columbus; five grandchildren, Rachel (Drew) Beitman, Meredith Lapp, Shianne Hollins, Allie Arter and Dani (Colby) Kinsey; two sisters-in-law, Lois Stuart of Charlottesville, Virginia and Jean Lapp of Dresden; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul "Pete" Lapp, who died July 29, 2009; two grandsons, Nicholas G. Hollins and Ryan Lapp; a brother, Ted Stuart; and a special cousin, Vici Taylor. Friends and family may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the funeral home with Rev. Steve McGuire officiating. Martha will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Paul, at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Muskingum County Home Activity Fund, 3125 East Pike, Zanesville, Ohio 43701. To send a note of condolence, order flowers or comfort food for the Lapp Family: www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com 1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville, OH 43701 Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home

Visitation

Friday, December 2, 2011 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States