Bonita R. "Bonnie" Knicely's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2026 in Newark, Ohio

Bonita R. "Bonnie" Knicely

August 4, 1927 - May 2, 2026 (98 years old)

Newark, Ohio

Bonita R. "Bonnie" Knicely's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2026 in Newark, Ohio

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Bonita R. "Bonnie" Knicely

August 4, 1927 - May 2, 2026 (98 years old)

Newark, Ohio

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Bonita R. Knicely Obituary

The world bids farewell to Bonita R. Knicely of Newark, Ohio, departing on May 2, 2026 at the age of 98. Bonita leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Wilson and Mary Wilson (Bailey); her husband Dana Knicely; her brother Neil Wilson; and her son-in-law David Myers.

She is survived by: her children, Susan O'Brien (Bill), Joyce Kincaid (Ken), Joy Beard (Skip), Phillip Knicely (Bev) and Mary Beth Myers; her grandchildren, Dana Beatty (Jimmy), Mandy Butler (Jeff) and Nathan Knicely; her great grandchildren, Logan, Kinley Butler, Owen, Hudson and Katelyn Beatty; her brother-in-law Donald Knicely; and her close friends, Sandy James and Susan Whitacre. She is also survived by numerous step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Bonnie's name to The Gideons International and or your favorite hospice care of choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home & Crematory



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Thu

May 07

Visitation

Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701

Fri

May 08

Visitation

Westwood Baptist Church
2395 E Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701

Fri

May 08

Funeral service

Westwood Baptist Church
2395 E Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701

Fri

May 08

Burial

Pleasant Hill Cemetery
701 Friendship Dr, New Concord, OH 43762

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