All Obituaries

Esther Jean Irwin, 95 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023 at the Oaks at Bethesda. Esther was born at home in Bristol Twp , Morgan County, December 28, 1927, the daughter of James Oran and Inis Marie (Lawrence) Miller.  Esther graduated from M & M High school in 1945 and married William Lloyd Irwin on June 24, 1947.  Over the years Esther helped with the farm, operated the High Hill Store, served 2 terms as Meigs Twp Clerk and drove school bus for Meigs...

Charles W. “Chaz” Marple Jr. 58 of Philo, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 with his loving family by his side.   Charles was born in Zanesville on October 27, 1964.  He retired after years working for Mitchell Systems in Newark in the maintenance department. He was an avid outdoorsman!  He loved hunting, fishing, metal detecting and spending time outside tinkering.   Charles is survived by ‘his everything’ Monty Smythe; his two sons,...

Jeremy D. Rutter, 48, of Dresden, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly on January 22, 2023 at his home.   Jeremy was born in Zanesville on June 21, 1974.  He is the son of David E. and Evelyn K. (Russell) Rutter.  He worked as a machine operator for Owens Corning for the past 25 years.  He attended Dresden United Methodist Church.  Jeremy was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes Football and Basketball fan and Atlanta Braves Baseball fan.  He also enjoyed listening...

Donna Jean Tysinger, 86 of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.   Donna was born in Zanesville on July 23, 1936.  She is the daughter of the late Orville and Thelma (Dunn) Miller.  She worked for Essex wire on Ceramic Avenue, she worked at the Chandlersville Elementary School as a teacher’s aide and she was a lifelong member of the Chandlersville United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed spending time...

Kathryn Grace Barr, 76, of Cannelville passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Genesis Morrison House. Kathryn was born on January 15, 1947 in Gaysport, the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Grist) Burtnett.   She retired from United Technologies on Ceramic Avenue and was a member of South Zanesville United Methodist Church and the Church of Nazarene in Dresden. Kathryn is survived by her special friend, Lewis Barr; her daughters, Deborah...

Our Dear Mother, Cathy Marie Crumbaker of Zanesville, sadly passed away on January 20, 2023 at the age of 67, surrounded by family.  We would like to extend our gratitude to the team at Shriver’s Hospice for the comfort and care given in her final days.   Cathy will be remembered by many in the community for her years of service as a nurse.  A career that was driven by caring for her own mother who was terminally ill when Cathy was a teenager.  She started her...

Trevor “RoRo” Moore, 28 years old of Cumberland, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023 after a long battle with cancer at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, Ohio. Trevor was born in Zanesville, Ohio on December 24, 1994.  He is the son of Joseph and Traci (Moore) Aman.  He graduated from Meadowbrook High School and Mid-East Career Center with his Nursing degree in 2013 and went on to work as a traveling nurse for many years. Trevor was the most kind, loving,...

Irene Roney Kuntz, 99 of Philo, passed away peacefully at the Beckett House on January 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.   Irene was born on May 18, 1923 in Young Hickory, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Herbert and Francis (Roney) Mitchell. Irene worked at Brockway Glass for several years, eventually retiring in 1989. She is an avid follower of the Cornerstone Church in Duncan Falls.   Irene is survived by her children, Karen (John) Bash of Norwich, Karista...

Deborah S. Myers, 68 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospice Morrison House on January 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.   Debbie was born on February 10, 1954 in Crooksville, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Andrew Lee and Martha Jane (Shifflett) Erwin.  She retired in 2017 from Fanatics and she previously worked for the Longaberger Company.  She enjoyed camping but most especially she loved spending time with her family and her...

Carl D. Snyder, 65 of Norwich, went home to be with his wife on January 6, 2023.   Carl was born on October 15, 1957 in Zanesville, Ohio. He is the son of the late Ernest and Geneva (Garrett) Snyder. Carl worked as an equipment operator for Oxford Mining until his retirement in October 2022. He was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, and enjoyed playing cards and golfing.    Carl is survived by his children, Dustin (Megan) Smart and Alicia (James) L. McGhee; his five...