All Obituaries

Leslie Renee (Crawford) Brown, 57 of Blue Rock, earned her wings on January 21, 2022 after the long battle of Kidney Disease. Leslie was born in Canton, Ohio, on January 4, 1965. She is the daughter of the late Charles Crawford and Gloria (Wheeler) Brewer. Leslie loved watching races, wrestling, tending to her flowers, cooking, and baking, but most especially, Leslie loved her animals and her family. Leslie is survived by her partner, Timothy McClellan; her two sons, Timothy Allen (Alisha)...

Ralph C. McCready, “Himself”, 76 of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife of 50 years by his side and under the care of Shriver’s Hospice.   Ralph was born on October 20, 1945 in Wheeling, West Virginia.  He is the son of the late Clarence Clay and Pearl Margaret (Scott) Hess McCready. Ralph worked as an optician for The Eyesight, as well as Wilson Optical in Cambridge, where he retired in 2008 after 22 faithful years of...

Donald W. West, 89 of Norwich, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family and while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House. Don was born on February 14, 1932 in Sonora, Ohio. He is the son of the late Russell D. and Florence (Jones) West. He owned and operated Don West Construction for many years in the Zanesville area. He served on the Norwich Fire Department for many years where he previously served as the Fire Chief. He was an avid...

Sandra K. Pettus, 60 of Crooksville, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 19, 2022. In keeping with her wishes, a caring cremation will take place and no services will be held at this time. The Farus Funeral Home is caring for the Pettus family. www.farusfh.com  

Gary N. Harding, 80 of Philo, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 at Adams Lane Care Center in Zanesville. Gary was born in Zanesville on August 24, 1941. He is the son of the late George and Nettie (Jones) Harding. Gary retired from Zanesville city jail where he worked in maintenance for over 30 years. Gary is survived by many friends and neighbors. In keeping with his wishes, his body will be cremated and no services will be observed. www.farusfh.com

Betty Grace Mowery, 80, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 at the Morrison House while under the care of Genesis Hospice.   Betty was born on August 28, 1941 in Coshocton.  She is the daughter of the late Lewis and Sarah (Elliott) Carpenter.   Betty is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jack Mowery, who she married August 4, 1956; her daughters, Susan (Darrell) Conkle of Coshocton and Janet (Kenneth) Batteiger of Zanesville; her several...

Raymond A. Kulik, 61 of Duncan Falls, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 17, 2022, while at his home. Ray was born in Cleveland on January 11, 1961. He is the son of the late Walter and Anna (Lucka) Kulik. Ray was an avid supporter of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Cleveland Browns. He loved to golf, but his favorite past-time was to bake brownies with his grandkids, or to take them for ice cream. Ray is survived by his children, Katheryne (Jesse) Lauth,...

Melissa Lynn Reisler, 40 of Cambridge, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge.   Melissa was born in Baltimore, MD on September 28, 1981.  She is the daughter of Michael Bryan Reisler of Freeport, Ohio and the late Brenda May (Zeberlien) Reisler.  She graduated from Cambridge High School and enjoyed spending time with her family.   Melissa is survived by her father, Michael Bryan (Christine...

Carol E. Frame, 78 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2022 while under the care of Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville.   Carol was born on October 24, 1943 in Zanesville.  She is the daughter of the late Robert and Alice (Krigbaum) Robe.  She retired from Franklin Local School District where she taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grade English, Health, and Science for 26.4 years. She enjoyed gardening and taking care of her animals,...

Kenneth G. “Kenny” Kelso Sr. 67, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2022 at the Morrison House while under the care of Genesis Hospice.   Kenny is preceded in death by his wife, Linda D. Kelso who also passed away on January 13, 2022.   Kenny was born on April 13, 1954 in Cambridge.  He is the son of the late William R. Kelso and Regina (Wickham) Williams.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time in the woods, and he enjoyed...