Stephanie R. Mercer (January 22, 1969 – January 23, 2016)

Stephanie R. Mercer, 47, of Dresden, died at home on Saturday, January 23, 2016. She was born January 22, 1969, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Brice E. “Bud” Wagner and Rebecca J. Wise Moody. She was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Stephanie enjoyed babysitting and always had a house full, she was a Tri-Valley sports fan and treasured watching her son’s games, and she was a loving mother to her children.

Surviving are her husband, Michael Mercer; two daughters, Brittney (Zak) Witucky of Dayton and Bethany Mercer of the home; a son Cameron Mercer of the home; brother, Shad (Mandy) Wagner of Dresden; sister-in-law Nikki (James) Bryan of Dresden; brothers-in-law, Travis Mercer and Jay (Amanda) Bice; half-sister Kelly Stump; half-brother Brian (Tina) Hunter; stepfather Mark (Kathie) Moody; father-in-law Michael A. (Janet) Mercer; mother-in-law Judith (David) Bice; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family will have a private gathering. Arrangements were entrusted to the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tri-Valley 12th Man Club or to the Tri-Valley Boys’ Basketball Boosters: C/O Nan Nolder, 5390 West Shore Drive, Zanesville, OH 43701.

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