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ZANESVILLE: Howard John Marsh M.D. 74 of New Concord, a family practitioner in New Concord for 24 years passed away on Monday, November 15, 2010. He was born on July 27, 1936 to the late Henry John and Ann Green Marsh.
He attended Oberlin College, Case Western Reserve University Medical School, was an ER physician, and a Nantucket family physician. He served as coroner for Muskingum County from 1992 - 2008. He was the team physician at Muskingum University for the past 15 years. He was a warm caring person and physician who cared deeply about his family and his patients. He enjoyed eating and cooking, playing with his dogs, swimming, walking and never lost his zest for life. He will be profoundly missed as he was dearly loved.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Roth-Marsh M.D.; his five children, Adam Marsh, Carla (Michael) Goodwin, Polly (Lionel) Watiker, Greg (Karen) Marsh and Luke Marsh. His sister, Monica Veneziano; his grandchildren, Mandi Cook, Derek Watiker, Chase Watiker, Cassandra Marsh, Corey Marsh, Emily Marsh, Trevor Marsh, and Timothy Marsh.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson, Drew Cook.
Calling Hours will be 2-4 & 6-8 on Wednesday, November 17 at THE SNOUFFER FUNERAL HOME 1150 WEST MILITARY ROAD ZANESVILLE. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday in The Snouffer Chapel with Pastor Ken Blood officiating. Burial will follow in New Concord Cemetery.
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Herb and Cathy Bailey
November 18, 2010
To lose someone you love is hard. May you find courage from loving memories, strength in the light of each new day, and comfort in the love and kindness of family and friends.
Betty Combs
November 18, 2010
I will always remember Dr. Marsh. He was the ER doctor who delivered my sister-in-laws baby during the January blizzard of 1978. I first met Dr. Marsh when he worked at the Herendeen Clinic in New Lexington. He was a great man and Physician. My sympathy goes out to his family.
Jeff Glaub
November 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Dr. Marsh was a very good man. He will be missed dearly.
Ellen & Harvey Kaufman
November 17, 2010
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family.. Our thoughts and prayers are you. Ellen and Harvey Kaufman and family.
Peter & Mary Sappier
November 17, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Karen Dodson
November 17, 2010
Your family has my deepest sympathy. Dr. Marsh was my doctor for many years and I will miss him tremendously. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Dodson
Benjie & Tina Hayes
November 17, 2010
Our Deepest sympathy to the family , We have knonw the family for years, and also he was our Doctor ~~ GREAT MAN ~!
pat gray
November 17, 2010
my deepest sympathy for the whole family i was a patient for many years he was a great doctor and a great person
Becky Wayt
November 16, 2010
I was saddened to hear this news. I was a patient of Dr. Marsh for many years. Deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Doug Smith
November 16, 2010
Polly and Lionel, Sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family. Doug and Roxanne Smith
November 16, 2010
Polly and Family, Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. I remember him as a gracious host one time when I was visiting as your teacher. Peace be with all of you. Kathy (Durben) Welsch (Raleigh, NC)
Heather Blackburn
November 16, 2010
So sorry to hear about the passing of Dr.Marsh....I was a patient of his growing up. He was a great person and physician. He will be missed. Heather (Vasko) Blackburn, Huntington, WV
Ozzie and Maria Osborne
November 16, 2010
Adam,Carla and the rest of the Family please accept our Deepest condolences for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Ozzie and Maria Osborne
Abby Fowler
November 16, 2010
Polly and Lionel,
So sorry to hear about your Dad! I am thinking of you! Your Dad was a great guy and will be missed!
Rachael Willett
November 16, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the Marsh family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you. We love you Polly.
Julie Wilkins
November 16, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family. Dr. Howard Marsh was my family physician. He was so nice and so sweet. He cared so much. My family will truly miss him. He is with god now, watching over the people he cared for. Again, I'm sorry for your loss. God bless.
PERRY SMITH
November 16, 2010
POLLY AND LIONEL, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER AND FATHER-IN LAW. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
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