Lois Haas

Lois Jeanne Haas, age 83, of Coshocton passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 9, 1942 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Fred "Red" Neville Jr. and Marjorie J. (Harmon) Neville. She was a 1960 graduate of Dawson Bryant High School, she always remembered the time when the majorettes were marching at a football game, she turned left and everyone else turned right. She looked back and was 25 yards away from the other majorettes. She always had fun telling that story. On August 24, 1962, she married John "David" Haas, who survives. She worked as a secretary to the school Psychologist and Pupil Personnel at Coshocton City Schools for 29 years, she always loved helping the children that were having problems at school or at home. She was a 55-year member of the Coshocton Baptist Church where she also played the piano for many years. In her younger years, she played piano and sang with her mother, grandmother and uncle at many church revivals in Southern Ohio. Her faith in God was unquestionable. She enjoyed traveling to Italy and Greece with the gifted children and their teacher, Lynn Lightell. She was well liked by the students she traveled with. In her free time, she loved to spend time with her family and friends.

Along with her husband, John D. "Dave" Haas of 63 years, she is survived by her children, Jane Alverson of Coshocton, John Haas Jr. of Brentwood, TN., and Jeffrey A. Haas of Coshocton; grandchildren, Brittney (Hans) Baltzly, Stephanie (Jason) Chin, Taylor Haas, Bella Haas, Hunter (Javen) Haas and Andi Watts; Step granddaughter, Samantha McNeely; one great-grandson, Hudson Chin and one step great-grandson, Hendrix Heard and her brother, Daniel (Jeanie) Neville of Coal Grove, Ohio as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Donald R. Neville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Coshocton Baptist Church at PO Box 748 Coshocton, Ohio 43812.

Calling hours will be at The Miller Funeral Home on Monday, July 21, 2025 from 11am - 1pm. The funeral service will be at the funeral home following the calling hours at 1pm with Pastor Paul Schwab officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.