Laura "Jean" Balsley's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2025 in Zanesville, Ohio

Laura "Jean" Balsley

July 31, 1936 - October 5, 2025 (89 years old)

Zanesville, Ohio

Laura "Jean" Balsley's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2025 in Zanesville, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hillis,Combs & Nestor Funeral Home

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Laura "Jean" Balsley

July 31, 1936 - October 5, 2025 (89 years old)

Zanesville, Ohio

Laura Balsley Obituary

The world bids farewell to Laura Balsley of Zanesville, Ohio, departing on October 5, 2025 at the age of 89. Laura leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laura Balsley to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Helen Caldwell (Laudenbacher) and William Arthur Caldwell; her husband James S. Balsley; her sons, Raymond Lang and Rodney Lang; her grandson Raymond Arthur Lang, II; and the father of her children William N. C. Lang.

She is survived by: her children, Rick Lang of Zanesville, Robin Jones (Carl) of Zanesville, Randy Lang (Lisa) of Middleport and Renee' Helser (Kevin) of Zanesville; and her siblings, Art Caldwell, John Caldwell, Helen Tandy, Dorothy May and Gert Bell. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Hillis Combs Funeral Home (935 Forest Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be too made to the Alzheimer's Association in Laura's memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hillis,Combs & Nestor Funeral Home



Thu

Oct 09

Visitation

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Hillis Combs Funeral Home
935 Forest Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701

Thu

Oct 09

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Hillis Combs Funeral Home
935 Forest Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701

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