bauner95 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 This is my sister-in-laws dad. He and Mike have been fighting together, but Richard lost his battle. Richard A. Starkey, 56 ,of Zanesville died at 1:46 PM, Saturday, June 9, 2007 at James Cancer Center Of Ohio State Univ. in Columbus following a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on Sunday, August 20, 1950, in Newark the son of Harold A. & Erna (Sandman) Starkey. He was a mould maker for Anchor Glass and had been employed there since the age of 18. He was a member of Northside Church Of The Nazarene, American Flint & Glass Workers Union Local #121 and American Motorcycle Association. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, riding motorcycles and playing softball. He is survived by his wife Dixie D. (Pritt) Starkey of the home who he married on Saturday Feb. 14, 1976; his children Melissa (Ron) Miller, Jeremy (Jennifer) Starkey both of Zanesville; Grandchildren: Colt , Dalton , and Quinton Miller, Amber and Chance Starkey; A brother: Donald (Cathy) Starkey of Zanesville; A sister Helena (Dan) Archer of Hopewell; Uncles Carl Sandman and Dean Wise; Be loved mother-in-law Velva Pritt, several close Nieces, Nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law; & his faithful pet dog Taz. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by his Aunts Mary Wise and Linda Sandman. Friends may call Tuesday June 12th from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Hillis & Hardwick Funeral Home, 935 Forest Ave. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 1:00 PM with Rev. James A. Miller officiting. Burial will follow in Zanesville Memorial Park, in Zanesville, OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaBrooke Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss! My mom was born aug 25 1950 and last her battle may 15th 2007 at age 56. This disease just sucks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Kim, I am so very sorry to read about your family's loss. My prayers and condolences to your family. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I am so very sorry for your loss. I HATE THIS DISEASE! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your sister-in-laws family. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I am so sorry to hear this news. I hope your husband will be more determined than ever to beat the disease. ((((Hugs)))) Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I, too, am just so sorry to hear this. Prayers for your SIL's family, and that you guys can keep the faith. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Kim, He'll only be a memory away. My sincere wishes for peace in your life as you go through this struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 My sympathy and prayers are with your family tonight. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 So very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtay Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Thinking of you Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I'm very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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