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West New Concord
OBITUARY
Muskingum HS Concert Series
Mary Ellen Hahn reunion for Celebrate New Concord concerts are on

pride in her family and church, she was Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at Village Park at 2
West Main Street, New Concord.
known as the “Noodle Lady” during the 1963-1969 8/12 – Sheryl Wise & Co.
Longaberger Basket Bee Days, when
(Musical Theatre)
she oversaw the noodles at the Meth- grads 8/26 – Tony Hagood Quartet
odist Church Luncheons. She was an
avid football fan, she loved watching all (Heartfelt Jazz, Soul, & Beyond)
college and pro football teams. When Mark your calendars! West Musk-
given, Mary Ellen took every opportunity ingum High School classmates from
to go to Wheeling Casino and play the 1963-1969 are invited to a celebration Gospel Sings
slot machines. at The Barn, 1947 Linden Ave., Zanes-
Surviving is her son, David (Elaine) ville, OH, on September 20, 2025 at 5
Hahn; daughter, Kathy (Charlie) Sidwell; PM. The celebration will take place on July 25 First Baptist Church Dresden
five granddaughters, Alexis (Damien) the patio. Food and drinks can be pur- August 1 First Baptist Church Dresden
Kieran, Allison (Jeremy) Camp, Molly chased. Entertainment is free. Please August 15 First Baptist Church Dresden
Hahn, Kelsey Sidwell (Ryan) Leach, and come and enjoy. August 22 First Baptist Church Dresden
Shayna (Matthew) Gibson; four great August 29 New Hope Lutheran Church
grandchildren, Ryley (Zoey Zeman) Gib-
Mary Ellen Hahn, 93, of Dresden, died son, Madeline and Maria Gibson, and Ar- READ & SHARE THE BUZZ ONLINE IN FULL All Gospel Sings start at 7pm.
Sunday evening, July 13, 2025, with her thur Camp; a special cousin, Pearleene COLOR - WWW.DRESDENBUZZ.COM For questions call Mary Lee at
loving family at her side at Clay Gardens Reffitt; lifelong best friend, Jeanne 740-624-3985
Place, Zanesville. Senter; daughter-in-law, Cathy Hahn; sis-
Born April 21, 1932, in Muskingum ter-in-law, Ruth Untied; her feline boys,
County, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Jackson; and many cousins, FAO, MWCD expand partnership
George and Virginia (Shaw) McGlade nieces and nephews.
and a 1950 graduate of Jefferson High In addition to her parents, she was to advance environmental
School. Mary Ellen was a banker and preceded in death by her husband, John
loan officer at First Trust and Savings, Hahn, who died December 23, 2011; stewardship across region
now known as Park National Bank in a son, Bob Hahn, who died a little over
Dresden. She worked there for 45 years, a year ago on, March 16, 2024; great submitted
extending loans and making dreams a grandson, Henry Camp and sister, Jackie
reality for many people in her commu- Matthews. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio open through Tuesday, July 15. Funding
nity. She was a lifelong member of Dres- The family would like to extend a warm (FAO) and the Muskingum Watershed is available to support community proj-
den United Methodist Church, where she thank you to Shrivers Hospice, the staff Conservancy District (MWCD) have ex- ects, fellowships, research and innova-
held the financial secretary position for at Clay Gardens Place and the therapists panded a partnership designed to ad- tion in the 32 counties of Appalachian
the church over 50 years. Mary Ellen that saw her from Summit Healthcare. vance environmental health and well-be- Ohio and seven additional counties
loved all animals, reading, and tend- In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- ing for people within their service areas served by MWCD. For more information
ing to her vegetable garden and flower tions may be made to the Animal Shel- for years to come. or to apply for funding, visit www.Ap-
beds. Mary Ellen enjoyed a competitive ter Society, 1430 Newark Road, Zanes- Earlier this year, MWCD’s Board of palachianOhio.org/EnvironmentalStew-
card game of Hausey, and watching all ville, Ohio 43701 or any wildlife fund of Directors approved a $5 million gift to ardship.
sports, it brought her most joy to watch your choice. FAO’s Environmental Stewardship Pil- With the latest investment, FAO and
her great grandchildren play basket- Family and friends visited Monday, lar of Prosperity, one of five funds es- MWCD will create a new statewide col-
ball, softball and soccer. She loved the July 21, 2025, from 4:00-8:00pm, at the tablished by FAO and its partners to laborative to identify priorities around
water, whether it was at their cabin on Dresden United Methodist Church, 1014 create new opportunities across five water quality research, provide services
the Muskingum River or at her favorite Main Street, Dresden. areas essential to quality of life. Other for FAO’s affiliate foundation partners in
summer beach at Topsail Island, NC, Funeral services were held at the pillar funding areas are arts and culture, MWCD’s service area and continue to
you could find her relaxing and reading church, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at community and economic development, grow funding available for environmen-
a book. Back in 2012 Mary Ellen was 11:00am with Minister Sam Dunn offici- education, and health and human ser- tal stewardship-related projects in the
part of a 10 weeklong league with four ating. vices. region.
other ladies at the Dresden Senior Cen- Mary Ellen was laid to rest with her The recent investment from MWCD “Strengthening conservation and sus-
ter that placed 2nd in the National Wii husband John, at Dresden Cemetery. makes environmental stewardship the tainability is one of the key aspects of
Bowling Championship. Mary Ellen took first pillar fund to reach $10 million – MWCD’s five-year strategic plan, and
a level that will allow FAO to award up our continued and expanded partner-
to $500,000 annually in grants, fellow- ship with FAO aligns perfectly with this
ships and scholarships across the re- goal,” said Craig Butler, MWCD execu-
gion. tive director. “The new collaborative will
In January, FAO awarded more than guide research priorities related to the
$160,000 in partnership with MWCD to watershed, so we can target future fund-
support projects and individuals com- ing toward new and creative approaches
mitted to advancing conservation and that improve water quality and address
environmental stewardship in the re- critical gaps in existing environmental
gion. But requests totaled nearly eight research. Together, MWCD and FAO are
times the amount of funding available. building a healthier environment and a
“In 2024, we were able to begin ac- stronger future for every community we
cepting proposals annually to support serve.”
conservation and environmental stew- A 501(c)(3) public charity, FAO is a
ardship efforts, thanks to a previous regional community foundation serving
investment from MWCD and gifts from the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. In
other donors who helped establish partnership with 14 geographic affiliate
our Environmental Stewardship Pillar foundations and the regionwide African
of Prosperity Fund,” said Cara Dingus American Community Fund, FAO works
Brook, FAO president and CEO. “Through to unleash the collective potential within
MWCD’s latest gift, we’ll be able to fund Appalachian Ohio by encouraging and
even more environmental initiatives that supporting philanthropy. FAO affiliates
will benefit our communities, not only to- in MWCD’s service area are the Guern-
day but for generations to come. In time, sey County Foundation, Harrison County
our goal is to have all five pillar funds Community Foundation, Morgan Com-
reach this level.” munity Fund, Noble County Community
Recently funded projects included Foundation and African American Com-
a study to determine whether dredge munity Fund. FAO also works with af-
material from inland lakes is suitable filiates serving the Nelsonville area and
for application on reclaimed coal mine Gallia, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Law-
lands, a week-long science camp for rence, Meigs, Monroe, Perry and Vinton
middle school students and local proj- counties.
ects to create and expand community
garden and garden arts programming.
Applications for 2025 Environmental HAVE A POSITIVE NEWS TIP?
Stewardship grants and fellowships are CALL OR TEXT 740-270-2408.