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Carl L. Wickham

Carl L. Wickham

Sep 10, 2025

God gained a very talented artist and craftsman, Carl Lee Wickham 79 of Cumberland passed away on September 10, 2025 at home, where he so wanted to be, with family by his side.

He was born in Zanesville on July 21, 1946. Son of the late Ivan Lee and Pauline (Schoeppner) Wickham. Carl attended Brookfield and Belle...

Austin M. Evans

Austin M. Evans

Sep 5, 2025

Austin Matthew Evans, 26, of Roseville, passed away on September 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with Gastroparesis and diabetes.

Born in Zanesville on December 19, 1998, to his mother, Jessica (Bryan) Rush and his father, Matthew Evans. Austin was a 2017 graduate of Philo High School and was employed with Waste Management. He had a deep...

Anna M. Wickham

Anna M. Wickham

Sep 3, 2025

Anna M. Wickham, 75, of Philo, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Anna was born on August 23, 1950, in Zanesville. Anna was the daughter of the late Bernard and Goldie Moore. Anna dedicated 22 years of compassionate service  as an STNA at Adams Lane Care Center, retiring...

Carol N. Pack

Carol N. Pack

Sep 3, 2025

Carol N. Pack, 85 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospice on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Carol was born on February 2, 1940, in Columbus. She is the daughter of the late Narvel and Winona (Rhoads) Smith. Carol retired in 1996 after a career as a Clerical Supervisor with...

Brenda R. Hook

Brenda R. Hook

Sep 1, 2025

Brenda R. Hook, 66 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital on Monday, September 1, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Brenda was born on July 3, 1959, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of the late Lloyd and Loretta E. Ferrell. Brenda devoted her life to caring for her home and family, always...

Gene A. Coleman

Gene A. Coleman

Aug 25, 2025

Gene A. Coleman, 87, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, after a brief illness.

He was born October 8, 1937, in Zanesville, a son of the late Joseph B. and Bessie Mae (Bleakney) Coleman.

Gene served proudly in the United States Army in the late 1950s. While stationed...

Thomas "Ted" Neptune

Thomas "Ted" Neptune

Aug 24, 2025

Thomas “Ted” Neptune, 85, of New Concord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the Beckett House, surrounded by his loving family.

Ted was born on March 11, 1940, in New Concord, a son of the late William T. and Jane (Wood) Neptune. Throughout his life, he was devoted to hard work and service. He...

Kenneth "Kenny" W. Lent

Kenneth "Kenny" W. Lent

Aug 23, 2025

Kenneth “Kenny” William Lent, 55, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House.

Kenny was a medical anomaly because he thrived for two and a half years after a Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer diagnosis in Spring of 2023. His faith in Jesus Christ prevailed as an inspiration to us...

Troy D. Haley

Troy D. Haley

Aug 22, 2025

Troy D. Haley, 58 of Duncan Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.

Troy was born on April 28, 1967, in Zanesville. He is the son of the late Debbie A. Haley. He was raised by his mom and his Dad, Chuck Hina. Troy dedicated his career to...

Kane A. Mason

Kane A. Mason

Aug 21, 2025

Kane A. Mason, 15 of Columbus, passed away peacefully at Nationwide Children’s Hospital on Thursday, August 21, 2025, after fighting a courageous battle with the KCNT1 gene mutation for over thirteen years.

Kane was born on August 25, 2009, in Zanesville. He is the beloved son of Kenneth Mason and Noelle (Greulich) Loy. Kane received home services...

Diane Lancaster

Diane Lancaster

Aug 20, 2025

Diane Lancaster, 77, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 26, 1947, in Columbus, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Marjorie (Rainer) Stewart. After raising her family, Diane enjoyed a career in manufacturing, though her greatest joy was being...

Karen A. Garrett Bash

Karen A. Garrett Bash

Aug 20, 2025

Karen A. Garrett Bash, 78 of Norwich, formerly of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully at the Beckett House on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born on August 2, 1947, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of the late Glenn Williams and Irene (Mitchell) Kuntz. Karen was a gifted seamstress whose talent shone...

Michael Emerson Swingle

Michael Emerson Swingle

Aug 14, 2025

Michael “Mike” E. Swingle, 73 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at Cedar Hill Nursing Home on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Mike was born on March 19, 1952, in Zanesville. He is the son of the late Melvin and Clara (Besser) Swingle. Mike earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work. He retired as the Executive Director of Pressley...

Jerry E. Shields

Jerry E. Shields

Aug 10, 2025

Jerry E. Shields, 74, of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born on July 27, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Joe Shields and Thelma Jean (Burton) Shields.  He had a deep love for working the land and took great pride...

Frederick "Fred" H. Stachowicz

Frederick "Fred" H. Stachowicz

Aug 7, 2025

Frederick “Fred” H. Stachowicz, 80 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, August 7, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

Fred was born on June 11, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan. He is the son of the late Frank T. and Mary Stachowicz. Fred dedicated his career to working at Champion Spark Plug...

Ronald Smith

Ronald Smith

Aug 7, 2025

Ronald Russell Smith, 81, of Thornville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Hospice of Central Ohio within Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio, with his loving wife and family members by his side.

Born June 17, 1944, in Zanesville, Ohio, Ron was the son of the late Herbert and Bernice (Thompson) Smith. He...

Helen E. Mason

Helen E. Mason

Aug 7, 2025

Helen E. Mason, 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at the Community Hospice Truman House.  She married the love of her life, Thomas Mason on August 7, 1965, and went home just in time to spend their 60th wedding anniversary with him.

She was born on September 15, 1941, in New Concord,...

Jo Etta "Jody" Baugess

Jo Etta "Jody" Baugess

Aug 7, 2025

Jo Etta “Jody” Baugess, 67 of New Concord, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital on Thursday, August 7, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Jody was born on December 21, 1957, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of the late William and Dolores Jean (Smith) Pyle. Jody devoted her life to caring for her loved...

John Edward Cotterman

John Edward Cotterman

Aug 2, 2025

John Edward Cotterman, 82, of Philo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at The Morrison House.

He was born on November 28, 1942, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Donald and Janice (Jackson) Cotterman. A proud graduate of Zanesville High School, John dedicated his life to service. He served his country honorably in the United...

Marjorie "Marge" A. Miller

Marjorie "Marge" A. Miller

Jul 31, 2025

Marjorie “Marge” A. Miller, 66 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital on Thursday, July 31, 2025, with her loving husband and family by her side.

Marge was born on July 22, 1959, in Columbus. She is the daughter of Louis A. and Marjorie A. (Sanko) Jessing. Marge dedicated her career to health care until...

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