John E. ThressZANESVILLE: John E. Thress, 86, of Zanesville died at 9:32 AM Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Genesis Healthcare.He was born on August 7, 1929 in Zanesville the son of John L. and Bonita G. (Smith) Thress.John was a proud member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, an Army Veteran, and a member of the local VFW post #1058. He spent 53 years serving his community as a Pharmacist with the family owned & operated business, FOX Pharmacy on Brighton Blvd. After the business was sold he began working at Ellis Pharmacy, and subsequently, was employed with CVS Pharmacy. He is survived by a son, John C. (Penny Havens) Thress; two sisters, Mary Ann (Bill) Lentz & Alice (Tom) Bryan all of Zanesville; several nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death in addition to his parents, by his wife, Ruth M. (Harsch) Thress. Memorial service will be at 11:00 am Friday, February 19th, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zanesville with Pastor Dan Bell Officiating. The Bryan & Hardwick Funeral Home, 2318 Maple Ave. Zanesville is in charge of the arrangements. To share memories and condolences with John's family please visit www.BryanHardwickFuneralHome.com.