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Freda Newman Obituary

Newman Freda M. Newman, age 79, of Reynoldsburg passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013 after a lingering illness. She was born January 27, 1934 in Zanesville, Ohio. Freda was the valedictorian of South Zanesville High School class of 1952. She married Rancel Newman in 1954, was a retired cook for Reynoldsburg city schools, and a member of Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Rancel Bruce Newman; children, Becky, Wesley (Lisa), Debra, and Susan Newman; grandsons, Jason and Nathan Newman; great-granddaughter Ashlyn Newman; sister, Louise Robbins; and nieces and nephews. Her family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the COTNER FUNERAL HOME, 7369 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg. Her funeral will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church, 1636 Graham Road, Reynoldsburg, Pastor Maxine Smith-Pierce officiating. Interment to follow at Poplar Fork Cemetery, Gratiot, Ohio. If desired, contributions may be made in her memory to the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church, 1636 Graham Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. Messages may be sent to her family by visiting www.cotnerfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 3 to Feb. 5, 2013.

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Becky Newman

March 11, 2013

Love and miss you Mom.

Lillie and Rick Rockwell

February 5, 2013

Rancel and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Freda was a sweet woman who always had encouraging words to say to all around her. May God give you comfort and peace.

February 4, 2013

Ron and I are so sorry for your loss. She was a great woman. She treated everyone like family. Are love and prayers to the family.

Ron and Thelma Breech, Covington, Ga.

Bonnie Spicer Williams

February 4, 2013

I am sorry to read of Freda's passing. She will be missed by those who loved her. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

..my God turns my darkness into light.. .Ps 18:28

michelle adams

February 4, 2013

My thoughts & prayers are with your whole family on the loss of a dear, sweet woman who was full of good cheer. She always had a kind word for anyone she spoke to. She'll be sorely missed in the neighborhood. As you celebrate a life well lived, may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of all your joyful times together. My deepest sympathies to you all.

Lori Powell-VanHorn

February 4, 2013

So sorry to hear about the passing of Freda. Both of my parents graduated with Rancel and Freda, and they cared alot for them. You are in our prayers!

Amanda Haslett

February 4, 2013

Rancel & Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Freda ment alot to our family. She always knew how to make you smile. She will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Love you guys!

Donna Donahue (Boggess)

February 4, 2013

Rancel and family, our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time in your lives. Freda was a dear friend and a great lady, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Shonda Armstrong-Delbert

February 4, 2013

Susie, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. She was always very kind to me when I was at your house. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Shirley Kessler

February 4, 2013

Rancel, my prayers are with you and the family. Freda will be missed. She was so much fun to be with and a good friend of many years.

Linda Hartman

February 4, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Newman. She babysat Doug and Lisa for years. They loved going to her house. Both were treated just like they were her own. We couldn't have ask for a better part time family for Doug and Lisa.
Our thoughts and prayers go to all the Newman family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Linda Hartman and Doug

Jane Koebel Pease

February 3, 2013

To know her was to love her. Freda meant a lot to our family. We will never forget her loving care of our father,Paul Koebel. May this sweet woman rest in peace. My love to Becky and the whole family.

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