All Obituaries

Kathryn L. Anderson, 96 of Philo, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and while at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville. Kathryn was born on February 15, 1926 in Muskingum County. She is the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen (Engle) Drake. Kathryn loved to spend time with her family and friends, and will be missed dearly. Kathryn is survived by her daughter, Linda (Rick) Bentley; her granddaughter, Brittany Anderson; her two great...

Richard A. Bunting, AKA “Frizz” “Biggin” “Mole” “Dickie”, 67 of Reinersville, passed away unexpectedly (by his Doctor and Family) on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from complications after having open heart surgery on Monday May 16, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.   Frizz was born in Barnesville on February 13, 1955.  He is preceded in death by his Father James, and his Mother Betty.   He was employed at ACNR Century...

Shirley Joan McCulley, 73 of New Concord, went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2022 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Zanesville, Ohio on June 1, 1948.  She is the daughter of the late Robert V. and Patricia J (McDonald) Barr.  She worked for the Longaberger Basket Company in Quality Control and enjoyed quilting, cooking and baking.  She was a member of the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church.  She was very active with...

Margaret A. Webb, 79 of New Concord, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.   Margaret was born in Britt, Iowa, on June 21, 1942. She is the daughter of the late Mathias and Mary M. (Foertsch) Kellner. Margaret worked as a custodian for 29 and a half years for Muskingum University, where she also worked as a cashier and as a cook. She was a member of the St. Nicholas Catholic Church, and loved to volunteer her...

Michael L. Wyatt, 83 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2022, while at his home. Mike was born in Zanesville on January 19, 1939. He is the son of the late Michael D. and Viola M. (Rogers) Wyatt. Mike was a member of the Washington Township Baptist Church, Norwich Masonic Lodge #119, and the American Legion Post #29. Mike retired from the United States Airforce after 20 + years of service to his country. Mike is survived by his son, Michael L. Wyatt II; his daughter, Deborah...

Margie L. Mallett, 63 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2022, at her home while surrounded by her loving family and while under the care of Shriver’s Hospice. Margie was born in Cambridge on June 15, 1958. She is the daughter of Reda (McKinley) Blasenhauer and the late Jack Blasenhauer. Margie retired from the Sporting Goods section of Walmart in Cambridge after working there for 16 years. She loved owls, from watching them to collecting figurines of them. Margie loved...

Dorothy Jean (McLaughlin) Dickson, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022, after her long time struggle with dementia. Dorothy was born in Blue Rock to the late Gilbert and Frances (Weaver) McLaughlin.  On January 16, 1955 Dorothy married the love of her life, the late Lawrence S. Dickson.  They resided in Columbus while raising their children.  Dorothy was very involved in their school activities and volunteered as a teacher’s aide and library assistant. ...

Michael R. Swingle, 62 of Blue Rock passed away unexpectedly, following a brief illness on May 11, 2022.   Mike was born in Zanesville on June 14, 1959.  He is the son of the late Kermit R. and Barbara G. (Colborn) Swingle.  He worked as an over the road truck driver for H. & W. Contract Carriers for many years.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping and fishing; he also enjoyed bowling, playing euchre and finding great deals at yard sales; but most...

Raymond A. Hughes, 59 of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022 at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Raymond was born in Mountain View, CA on November 15, 1962.  He is the son of Katherine (Howard) Hughes of Cumberland and the late James R. Hughes, who passed away March 22, 2017.  Raymond enjoyed working with all electronics especially computers.  He owned and operated his own computer repair shop and enjoyed talking with all his...

Harvey E. Seals, 74 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. Harvey was born in Zanesville on April 22, 1948.  He is the son of the late Jim and Alice (Mayfield) Seals. Harvey retired as an over the road truck driver for many different companies. Harvey is survived by his daughter, Carla Ray Seals of Huntington Beach, CA; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Harvey is preceded in death by his brother, James...