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Born: September 15, 1947
Died: August 28, 2021
Loren O. "Sonny" Parson
September 15, 1947 - August 28, 2021
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Loren O. “Sonny” Parson, 73, of New Philadelphia passed away in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on August 28, 2021.
Born in New Philadelphia on September 15, 1947, he was the son of the late Eugene Curtis and Meryl Marie (McNeely) Parson.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1966, Sonny con…
Loren O. “Sonny” Parson, 73, of New Philadelphia passed away in Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital on August 28, 2021.
Born in New Philadelphia on September 15, 1947, he was the son of the late Eugene Curtis and Meryl Marie (McNeely) Parson.
After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1966, Sonny continued his formal education at Bowling Green College Fire School. He spent 25 years serving as a fireman with the New Philadelphia Fire Department before his retirement. Then, he was a driver with S.E.A. for more than 20 years.
Sonny loved to fish, especially in Canada. He also had a passion for The OSU Buckeyes and the Cleveland Indians. Most importantly, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Sonny will be deeply missed by his wife, Karen S. (Brown) Parson whom he married on May 12, 1996; his children, Monica (Fred) Michael of Coshocton, Jeff (Lindsay) Parson of Nevada, TX, and Mark (Jackie) Parson of Dover; his step-children, Connie (Mike) Muzechuk, Kristy (Mark) Jenei, and Shari (Gary) Hootman, all of New Philadelphia; his grandchildren, Aaron Gauvey, Ben (Kristin) Muzechuk, Emilee Muzechuk, Tyler (Shareah) Parson, Hannah Michael, Matthew (Sara) Michael, Liam (Katelyn) Parson, Zachariah Michael, Sara (Curtis) Shoup, Rebekah Michael, Zachary Hootman, Alexandria, Malachi, and Caleb Parson; 8 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Joann (Don) Kendle, Eugene “Junior” (Betty) Parson, and Leah Fern Puffinberger; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held in the New Philadelphia Nazarene Church on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. with a service beginning at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mark Maddux officiating. A meal for friends and family will immediately follow the service in the church social hall.
Memorial contributions in Sonny’s memory may be directed to the New Philadelphia First Church of the Nazarene, 233 Fair Ave NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.
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Karen, I just learned of Sonny's passing. You. have my deepest sympathy. God bless. Jan
Sending hugs and prayers from Missouri, to the Parson family and our Aunt Karen. We were very sorry to hear about Sonny. Even though we’re far away, please let us know if there is anything we can do. ?? ?
We are so sorry for the loss of Sonny. He was an exceptional man who always had a smile on his face and loved his family. He will be truly missed by many. We will be thinking of you all and please let us know if you need anything.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Doug & Tammy Hoffman
With deepest sympathy to Karen and family on the loss of Sonny. May he rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord.
Monica and Family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father, father in-law and grandfather. Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you during this difficult journey. Love,Kathy
Dear Karen and family, so sorry your husband has passed you are in my thoughts and prayers. We have been in South and now Hillsborough, NC God Bless
Dear Karen I just found out about the passing of your husband. I am so very, very sorry. I always said hello to him when I saw him at Drug Mart. Your are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Diane (DeMattio) Aydt
So sorry to hear about Sonny. We've known him for 30+ years and most recently worked with him at SEA. He was truly a great man that found pleasure in serving our community as a fireman and also as a driver for the Society for Equal Access. He truly love his fishing! He will be missed by many people. Praying for healing and comfort for the family.
So very sorry for your loss Fern and family. May God bring you comfort during these difficult times.
Our sincere sympathy to the Parson Family for your loss! Praying God will wrap his loving arms around you.
Karen i am so sorry to hear about your husband may you find comfort during the days ahead, God bless you & the family.
Love you Sonny??
Karen and family so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Sonny was a great man and wonderful neighbor to many people.
Dear Connie and Kristy and families may God give you comfort during this time . Praying for you all . Marie
We send our deepest sympathies to all of you. We know this is a sad time and we are sending major hugs. What we knew about Sonny was that whenever we were around him, things just seemed better. He was always so kind to all of us and, from the first time we met him, we instantly felt like we were with family. And he was such a devoted family man to all of you, especially my dear Aunt Karen who is always in my heart. You all have our love and prayers always. Joe and Debbie Trapasso
Sara Shoup, I am so sorry for the loss of your grandfather, and to his family on his passing . I am praying for all of you, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May you feel peace and comfort in the coming days. The memories are something that will remain in your hearts forever . Love and Prayers; Aunt Crissy???
So Sorry for your loss. I worked with Sonny at SEA always there to help any way he could he will be deeply missed our prayers go out to the family. Vern & Lori Alsept
Jeff and Lindsey Parson, and Family! You have our sincere sympathy for the loss of your Father. Prayers for comfort and healing. The Smith Family
So sorry for your loss-My prayers & love are with all of you ????
So sorry for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. I pray God's comfort and healing for your family. Though we haven't met, PastorsJeff and Lindsay Parson are the pastors at our church. We love them dearly. I pray blessings for your family and friends as you mourn this passing. Amen
Karen: My heart is breaking for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. Many Prayers for the family.???
It's so hard to believe. I can't get over this. My favorite uncle. He ment the world to me. It was always a good feeling to have you come to fla with Karen an visit. And I always looked forward to you poking me in the side an have that funny look on your face . I'm going to miss you . My condolences to Aunt Karen. And all of my cousins. And their kids and so on.. I couldn't of asked for a better uncle.. I love you sonny. Rest easy.....
Karen, Monica, Jeff, Mark and all of Sonny's family, we are so sorry to hear of his passing. He was such a nice man and I know he will be greatly missed. You are all in our prayers.
Our fishing buddy and life long friend.....we will miss you dearly. Monica, Jeff, Mark, Karen, and family our prayers are with you.
RIP SONNY
I am so very sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. My sympathy and prayers go out to his family.
SORRY FOR YOU loss of Your DAD. PRAYERS FOR THE FAIMILY.
Fred, Monica and Family, Beck, the girls and myself, offer our most sincere sympathy for your loss. We will definitely be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rely on God, your faith, your friends, family and all the prayers going up to Heaven to help you get through this. We love you guys!!!!!!!!
Monica, Jeff, and Mark... i love all you guys and i'm deeply sorry about the loss of your father.. a good man if you need anything .. let me know thanks V/R your cousin Johnathan Mathes
Monica Fred and family sorry for your loss
Jeff and Lindsay, so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family. Jim and Debby Golec
Dearest Karen and Family, So very sorry to learn of Sonny's passing, what a wonderful friend and great man...Thinking of you with good thoughts and prayers.... Carolyn Vaughn
Service Information
Visitation Information
Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021
Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 11:00 am
Service Information
Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021
Time: 11:00 am
Reception Information
Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021
A meal for friends and family will immediately follow the service in the church social hall.
Donation Information
First Church of the Nazarene
233 Fair Ave. NE
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
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On behalf of the Geib Family and Staff, we offer our most sincere sympathy for your loss. We are honored to have been called upon to serve your family.
Karen, I just learned of Sonny's passing. You. have my deepest sympathy. God bless. Jan
Sending hugs and prayers from Missouri, to the Parson family and our Aunt Karen. We were very sorry to hear about Sonny. Even though we’re far away, please let us know if there is anything we can do. ?? ?
We are so sorry for the loss of Sonny. He was an exceptional man who always had a smile on his face and loved his family. He will be truly missed by many. We will be thinking of you all and please let us know if you need anything.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Doug & Tammy Hoffman
With deepest sympathy to Karen and family on the loss of Sonny. May he rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord.
Monica and Family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father, father in-law and grandfather. Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you during this difficult journey. Love,Kathy
Dear Karen and family, so sorry your husband has passed you are in my thoughts and prayers. We have been in South and now Hillsborough, NC God Bless
Dear Karen I just found out about the passing of your husband. I am so very, very sorry. I always said hello to him when I saw him at Drug Mart. Your are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Diane (DeMattio) Aydt
So sorry to hear about Sonny. We've known him for 30+ years and most recently worked with him at SEA. He was truly a great man that found pleasure in serving our community as a fireman and also as a driver for the Society for Equal Access. He truly love his fishing! He will be missed by many people. Praying for healing and comfort for the family.
So very sorry for your loss Fern and family. May God bring you comfort during these difficult times.
Our sincere sympathy to the Parson Family for your loss! Praying God will wrap his loving arms around you.
Karen i am so sorry to hear about your husband may you find comfort during the days ahead, God bless you & the family.
Love you Sonny??
Karen and family so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Sonny was a great man and wonderful neighbor to many people.
Dear Connie and Kristy and families may God give you comfort during this time . Praying for you all . Marie
We send our deepest sympathies to all of you. We know this is a sad time and we are sending major hugs. What we knew about Sonny was that whenever we were around him, things just seemed better. He was always so kind to all of us and, from the first time we met him, we instantly felt like we were with family. And he was such a devoted family man to all of you, especially my dear Aunt Karen who is always in my heart. You all have our love and prayers always. Joe and Debbie Trapasso
Sara Shoup, I am so sorry for the loss of your grandfather, and to his family on his passing . I am praying for all of you, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May you feel peace and comfort in the coming days. The memories are something that will remain in your hearts forever . Love and Prayers; Aunt Crissy???
So Sorry for your loss. I worked with Sonny at SEA always there to help any way he could he will be deeply missed our prayers go out to the family. Vern & Lori Alsept
Jeff and Lindsey Parson, and Family! You have our sincere sympathy for the loss of your Father. Prayers for comfort and healing. The Smith Family
So sorry for your loss-My prayers & love are with all of you ????
So sorry for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. I pray God's comfort and healing for your family. Though we haven't met, PastorsJeff and Lindsay Parson are the pastors at our church. We love them dearly. I pray blessings for your family and friends as you mourn this passing. Amen
Karen: My heart is breaking for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. Many Prayers for the family.???
It's so hard to believe. I can't get over this. My favorite uncle. He ment the world to me. It was always a good feeling to have you come to fla with Karen an visit. And I always looked forward to you poking me in the side an have that funny look on your face . I'm going to miss you . My condolences to Aunt Karen. And all of my cousins. And their kids and so on.. I couldn't of asked for a better uncle.. I love you sonny. Rest easy.....
Karen, Monica, Jeff, Mark and all of Sonny's family, we are so sorry to hear of his passing. He was such a nice man and I know he will be greatly missed. You are all in our prayers.
Our fishing buddy and life long friend.....we will miss you dearly. Monica, Jeff, Mark, Karen, and family our prayers are with you.
RIP SONNY
I am so very sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. My sympathy and prayers go out to his family.
SORRY FOR YOU loss of Your DAD. PRAYERS FOR THE FAIMILY.
Fred, Monica and Family, Beck, the girls and myself, offer our most sincere sympathy for your loss. We will definitely be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rely on God, your faith, your friends, family and all the prayers going up to Heaven to help you get through this. We love you guys!!!!!!!!
Monica, Jeff, and Mark... i love all you guys and i'm deeply sorry about the loss of your father.. a good man if you need anything .. let me know thanks V/R your cousin Johnathan Mathes
Monica Fred and family sorry for your loss
Jeff and Lindsay, so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family. Jim and Debby Golec
Dearest Karen and Family, So very sorry to learn of Sonny's passing, what a wonderful friend and great man...Thinking of you with good thoughts and prayers.... Carolyn Vaughn
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