Betty Combs

Betty Ann (Weaver) Combs, 78, of Zanesville, died peacefully at her residence following a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Thursday, December 21, 1933 in Hemlock, the daughter of Emmett G. Weaver and Florence (Allen-Stoneburner) Weaver. She married the late Robert E. “Bob” Combs, the love of her life, on Saturday, September 5, 1953. Betty was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and a committed lifelong Lutheran. She had a strong faith and was conservative in her beliefs. Betty was a dedicated and active Republican and had a passionate work ethic. Betty retired in 2003 following over 50 years of service to the Muskingum County Treasurers Office as Senior Deputy. During her tenure, she had the opportunity to service under five County Treasurers. She also served as Clerk for The Village of Fultonham for over 25 years. In her fifties, she took a class in cake decorating and, within a short time, her interest became an active cake baking business, providing wedding and anniversary cakes to many area couples. She loved to play the organ, in her own words, “for my pleasure only”. She enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint and spending time with her family and friends. Betty enjoyed life to the fullest, had a great sense of humor and never met a stranger. Betty was a loving and caring wife and mother and mother-in-law. Betty is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Tim & Ann Combs of Zanesville; her devoted four legged companions: Mini, Maggie and Bo; special friends; Bev Foley and Bart and Kate Hagemeyer all of Zanesville; one brother-in-law: Art Titko and one niece: Pam & Jerry Sprankle, all of Newark; one nephew: Brian Titko of TN; two cousins: Ruth Ann Weaver of Pataskala and Ronald Weaver of Columbus; two great nieces and her many "Courthouse" friends from over the years. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 48 1/2 years: Bob who died June 6, 2002; one sister: Verjena Titko; and an infant brother: Edwin Jerold Weaver Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, September 7, 2012 at The Hillis & Hardwick Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 128 South Seventh Street, with Rev. Mark Matzke and Rev Kelly Reagen officiating. Burial will follow in Fultonham Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Trinity Organ Fund, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 128 South Seventh Street, Zanesville or The Pet Peace of Mind Program with Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care, 713 Forest Avenue, Zanesville in Betty's memory. A special thank you to the dedicated and caring staff of The Muskingum County Home, Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care and her two special care givers for the personal care she received and the love given to Betty during her illness. It enabled her final months to be enjoyable and happy ones. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit the link at the top of the page

Betty Combs

December 21, 1933 - August 30, 2012