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Carolyn Harlan Obituary
Zanesville - Carolyn Sue Harlan, 62, of Zanesville, passed away 7:00 AM, April 18, 2019 at OSU Medical Center.
She was born July 21, 1956 in Zanesville, daughter of the late, Charles "Ken" and Della (Girton) Harlan.
Carolyn is survived by her sisters Rita (Bill) Mehling and Gloria Sletzer of Zanesville; brothers, Chuck (Linda) Grubb of McConnelsville and Robert "Bob" (Janice) Harlan of Zanesville; many nieces and nephews, Aaron (Staci) Mehling, Marsha Shepherd, Cindy (Kelly) Bird, Tina (Bruce) Kintz of Florida, Brandon Sletzer, Kyle Sletzer, Tyler (Nicole) Sletzer of Florida, Tonia (Seth) Brock, Jennifer (Gene) Hindel of Dresden, Jeff (Hope) Gannon of Lorraine, OH; many great-nieces and nephews whom she admired so much, Austin and Tyler Saxton, Trey, Alex, Jayden, Quinten and Carter Mehling, Madison Mehling, Marissa Shepard, Tierra Ryan, Marcus (Tricia) Bird, Mariah and Daylan, Tad (Candyce) Mullen, Kristen (Travis) Thompson, Wyatt, Weston, Mason and Blake Sletzer, Kade and Quinten Hindel, Tiffany and Tim Brock, Ryder and Lucas Mehling.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her nephew, Chad Mehling; niece, Debra Harlan.
Carolyn previously worked for Essex Wire and Burnham Corporation. Most recently she retired from Reisbecks on Howard Street in Zanesville.
Many precious memories with Carolyn will be held in our hearts forever. She will be deeply missed and loved always.
Carolyn's wishes were to be cremated. Family will hold a memorial service to be announced at a later date.
DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Kerry Gannon
April 21, 2019
Harlan family,
So sorry for the loss of your sister. May God give you the peace that passes all understanding.
John Grotegeer
April 21, 2019
So sorry to hear of Caroline's passing, worked with her at Burnham and talked with her at Recbeck's several time over the years, sorry.
Rose Krouskoup Tedrow
April 21, 2019
So sorry to hear of Carolyn passing my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. And at the same time I remember all the good times we had at your families home laughing and talking and sharing stories. How time slips away when we're not paying attention just living our own life's always thinking about getting together with old friends but never getting around to it ,then it's to late leaving you sorry for what you have missed.
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