John W. Kaplet Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John W. Kaplet, age 77 of Old Washington, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, due to complications of covid-19. He was born on December 24, 1942 in Dearborn, Michigan, a son of the late George Kaplet and Mildred (Zatezalo) Kaplet. Mr. Kaplet was a 1960 graduate of Union Local High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962. John was the owner of Kaplet’s Market and later Kaplet’s Marathon. He was an active member of the Old Washington Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and was the go to guy for keeping up the maintenance. He was a member of the Cambridge Country Club and various other local organizations over the years. He was a avid sports fan of the Buckeye Trail Warriors and lived and died for the Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavaliers. He was a friend of everybody. John would do whatever he could to support his community and Old Washington. John is survived by: his wife of 35 years, Patricia (Tedrick) Kaplet; a daughter Valerie (Dr. Robert) Price of Warrington, PA; grandchildren, Gage (Kathleen) Price, Cole (Amanda) Price, Dr. Kane (Ashley) Price, Kyle Wells and McKenzie Wells; great grandchildren Kevin, Hayley and Charlotte Noel, Jaxon and Emerson Price and Layla Price; siblings, George (Christine) Kaplet and Sophia Sullivan; two nieces and two nephews; and his beloved dog Sophie. He is preceded in death by: his parents and his son Gregory J. Wells. Graveside service will be held on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Old Washington Cemetery at 1 pm with Pastor Wes Jones officiating. Covid precautions apply. Memorial contributions may be made to the Old Washington Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 267 Old Washington, Ohio 43768 or to the Old Washington Cemetery Association. John’s guest book may be viewed and signed at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com. A recording of his service will be posted on his guest book after the service. A seperate memorial service will be held at a later date.

John W. Kaplet

December 24, 1942 - November 22, 2020

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John W. Kaplet

December 24, 1942 - November 22, 2020

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