Marilyn J. George
Marilyn J. George, age 73 of New Weston, Ohio passed away at 6:45 A.M.
Monday July 25, 2011 at her residence. Marilyn was born June 4,
1938 in Dayton, Ohio and the daughter of the late Henry and Hazel
(Baker) Harness.
She was retired as a Respiratory Therapist retiring from Coldwater
Hospital. Marilyn was a member of the Silver Sneakers, the
Rosehill Country Church, had served as Mayor of New Weston and was very
involved with her family. Marilyn had performed at the New Weston
Days Parade as well as many other venues as a clown and known
affectionately as “Heartsy the Clown”.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers
Bill, Bob and Henry Harness.
Marilyn is survived by her daughters Dawn Peffly of Richmond, Indiana
and Beth Combs of Greenville. She has 7 grandchildren, 15 great
grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, Brothers Jack Harness of
New Carlisle, Jim Harness of Florida and Buster Bash of
Lewisburg. Sisters Dottie Schramm of Winter Haven, Florida, Betty
Pelaston of Troy, Barbara George of Lewisburg and Nancy Bash of Boston,
Massachusetts. Also several nieces and nephews.
Marilyn had requested her body be donated to the Ohio State University
College of Medicine but a Memorial Service has been schedules for 4:00
P.M. Saturday July 30, 2011 at the Rosehill Country Church with Pastor
Don Brode officiating.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to
Darke County Cancer Association.
Arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
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