In Memory of

Class of 1950
Jul 14, 1931 - Mar 02, 2026

Beulah Marie Harper, 94, died on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born July 14, 1931, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late George and Martha Louise (Boetcher) Bronkar Sr. She was the owner and operator of Harper's Dyna-Kleen in Zanesville. Beulah was baptized at the age of 10 years old and was the longest standing member of the First Baptist Church of South Zanesville for 84 years. For many years she volunteered serving cake at The Carr Center Cake Auction. She enjoyed playing cards and was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals.

She is survived by her daughter, Marcy (Charlie) White; and her good friend, Julia Elson.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Harper; a son, Edward "Big Ed" Harper; four brothers and sister in laws, Robert (Madeline) Bronkar, Charles ( Eunice) Bronkar, George (Irene) Bronkar Jr. and Earl (Anna) Bronkar; and two sisters and brother in laws, Mary (William) Schearer and Dorothy (Wayne) Sims.

Graveside Services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery, 1475 Military Road, Zanesville, with Pastor Noah Barr officiating. Beulah will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Jim Harper.