February obituaries 2025

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February 7, 2025

Glenna E. Boetcher, age 95, of Zanesville, Ohio and previously of Zellwood, FL, passed away at Genesis Morrison House on February 2nd , 2025 at 11:30 pm. Born on October 19,1929, in Duncan Falls Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Mary White Maxwell. Glenna was married to the late Virgil E. Boetcher for 76 years. She is survived by her two sons, Randy Boetcher of Sarasota, FL and Steven (Kendra) Boetcher of Frazeysburg, Ohio; Grandchildren, Kerry Berelsman (Bob) Henna, Pittsburg, PA, Randee Boetcher, Columbus, Oh, Kristin Boetcher (Jeremy) Davis of Dresden, OH, Jason (Jessica) Boetcher of Gahanna, OH, and five great grandsons, Coen Davis, Weston Davis, Grayson Boetcher, Maverick and Cooper Boetcher. In addition to her spouse, Glenna is preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil (Nellie) Maxwell and Chester (Ina Mae) Maxwell of Zanesville; three sisters, Violet (Don) Russi, Wilda (Wally) Lautenschleager and Kay (Robert) Montgomery.

February 14, 2025

Mark Randall (“Poppie”) Houston, 75, of Apopka, Florida passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 following a prolonged illness. He was married to Deborah Ann Houston, his wife of 55 years, who preceded him in death in 2024. He is survived by his daughter Shelly Ann Houston of Orlando, and grandsons, Ethan Morgan Tessinari and Trenton Christian Tessinari, both of Apopka, Florida. He is also survived by his sister, Bridgett M. Houston and brother Byron M. Houston, both of Clermont, Florida.  The family will hold a private service at a later date.

Sharon Anne Wilcox, 83, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 19, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1941 in Caribou, Maine. Mrs. Wilcox is preceded in death by her daughter Donna M. White; granddaughter Heather Bauman; as well as her siblings Sally Marlene Wood and John Monroe Wood. She is survived by her children David (Marcia) White, Paula (Joe) Haddan, Anne (Phillip) Blodgett and Wanda (Jerry) Jernigan; grandchildren Rebecca (John) Basmadjian, Patrick (Mari) Stephenson, James Dill, Anna Pagliarulo and Elizabeth Jernigan; as well as her great grandchildren Aiden Bauman and Seeley Basmadjian. Ms. Wilcox was a natural caregiver. She sacrificed her wants for her family’s needs. She demonstrated a strong work ethic and valued education. She led by example. She loved being a Mom and a Grandma, Mema, Nana and Gigi.