Obituary Listing

May 16, 2015

Muriel Dennison Knicely, residing at the Beckett House in New Concord, passed away on Saturday, May 16th following a brief illness.  She was born on April 22nd, 1925 to Wade and Etta Dennison in Orlando, West Virginia (Braxton County).  She was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.  She loved to read and made the most beautiful quilts.  She...

May 15, 2015

Wilma J. Franklin, 80 of Philo, formerly of Columbus, passed away at 1:48 pm on Friday May 15, 2015 at her residence.

Wilma was born April 20th, 1935 in East Palestine, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Flemming and Ethel (Hartman) Flemming.  She retired from Ohio State University and was a lifetime member of Linden Eagles...

May 14, 2015

Roy M. Lane, 67 of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly at Genesis Hospital on May 14, 2015.

Roy was born December 15, 1947 in Zanesville, the son of the late Denzil and Gladys Lane.  He was self employed working on small engine repair.

Roy is survived by his wife Nancy...

May 14, 2015

Lula Belle Parrish was called home in the evening of Thursday, May, 14th while in the loving presence of her family; she was 73 years old.  Lula was born in Sarahsville, Ohio on November 24th, 1941 to Peter and Kathleen Robinson.  Lula worked as a nurses aid at the Beckett House, and eventually settled into the role of a...

May 12, 2015

Carol Ann (Snyder) Watson passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, May 12th, 2015 while in the care of the Beckett House; she was 69 years old.  She was born in Steubenville, Ohio on December 14th, 1945 to Ernest and Geneva (Garriott) Snyder.

She graduated from Cumberland High School in 1963, and married her husband, Frederick H. Watson on...

May 11, 2015

Wanda Eileen Huffman, 67 of Zanesville, passed away, Monday, May 11, 2015 at Willow Haven Care Center.

Wanda was born July 18, 1947 in Zanesville the daughter of the late Vera Irene (Leonard) Geary.  She is survived by her two loving daughters Barb Rowan (John Hunter) of Dresden and Billie (Michael) Collins both...

May 10, 2015

Kimberly Jo Wakeley, 50, of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2015.

Kimberly Jo was born February 27, 1965 in Zanesville the daughter of the late Michael E. Martin Sr. and Merle L. (Kassell) Murray.  In her younger years she attended the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Philo.

Kimberly Jo...

May 10, 2015

Herbert “Glenn” Howard, 29 formerly of Zanesville, of Fort Drum, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his sister’s residence on May 10, 2015.

Glenn was born June 17, 1985 at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH; the son of Marilyn Howard of Zanesville and Bruce (Stephanie) Howard of Atlanta, GA.  He...

May 10, 2015

Dr. William “Bill” Lyons Fisk, 94, passed away on May 10, 2015 while in the care of the Primrose Retirement Community in Zanesville.

He was born in Newark, Ohio on February 24th, 1921 to the late William and June (Lyons) Fisk.   Bill graduated from Newark High School, received a Bachelor’s Degree from Muskingum College in 1941 and...

May 4, 2015

Ralph Leonard St. Clair of New Concord and North Olmstead, passed away on Monday, May 4th, 2015; he was 82 years old.  He married the love of his life, Helen St. Clair (nee Patrick) who predeceased him in 1986.  Ralph retired after working for 30 years at General Motors.  He was an outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing, sailing, riding...

May 3, 2015

Charles R. Shaw, 64 of South Zanesville, passed away May 3, 2015 at Genesis Hospital.

Charles was born July 20, 1950 in Zanesville, the son of Betty Shaw of Zanesville and the late Charles Shaw.  He served his country during the Vietnam War in the US Army.

Charles is survived by...

May 1, 2015

Polly Ann McBride, 74 of Zanesville passed away May 1, 2015 at The Oaks at Bethesday.  Polly was born in Zanesville on May 17, 1940, the daughter of the late Wm. Herbert and Ruthanna (Gibson) Mahon. She retired from Bethesda Hospital after 38 years working in food service.  Her job blessed her with many close caring friends.  Polly's faith...

Apr 30, 2015

Charlene Jan Shad passed away peacefully while in the care of the Autumn Healthcare center in Cambridge on Thursday, April 30th, 2015; she was 57 years old.  She was born June 11th, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles and Betty Kelly.  She leaves to cherish her memory her sisters, Linda Robuck and Robin Kraft; as well as a very...

Apr 29, 2015

Julia Helen (Slezak) Kipp was called Home to the Lord in the early morning of Wednesday, April 29th, 2015. She was 95 years of age and a resident of Cardinal House Assisted Living in Cambridge, Ohio where she resided since February 2014.

Born April 2nd, 1920 near Shadyside Ohio, she was one of eight children, and the...

Apr 28, 2015

Larry E. Kirk, 73 of Chandlersville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

Larry was born October 20, 1941 in Zanesville the son of the late Edward W. and Naomi L. (Hook) Kirk.  He previously worked for Brockway Glass in Zanesville. In 1979 the family moved to Arizona to...

Apr 25, 2015

Baby Perrin, became an angel on April 25, 2015 at Genesis Hospital.

The baby is survived by his mommy Latosha Perrin and daddy Chad Perrin, three sisters and three brothers; maternal grandparents Pamela Goldsmith and Ronald Willett; paternal grandparents Theresa Nichols and Rick Ridenhour; maternal great-grandparents Ronald Willett Sr. and Sally Stevens.

Apr 21, 2015

Thomas Dale Jenkins, 66 of Duncan Falls passed away 9:50 am, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born April 13, 1949 in Zanesville the son of the late Bernice (Jenkins) Benjamin.  He retired from Shelly and Sands where he worked as an equipment hauler; he was a...

Apr 9, 2015

Rex Boyce Hoon, 93, New Concord, Ohio died peacefully Thursday April 9th, 2015 at home. A loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, war hero, football coach, teacher, volunteer, philanthropist, music lover, outdoor and travel enthusiast, and friend to many.

Rex was born in Bloomfield, Muskingum County, Ohio April 30 1921 to the late John Rushy...

Apr 7, 2015

Fred S. Apperson, 74 of Zanesville, passed away at 6:15 am, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Fred was born at his family home in High Hill on November 23, 1940, the son of the late Dice and Lula (Sewright) Apperson.  He spent his life farming, logging...

Apr 6, 2015

Mary Lou McCormick was called home to the Lord on Monday, April 6th while in the care of the Morrison House.  She was born in Monroe Township on October 11th, 1929 to Emmett and Florence (Bell) Waters.

Mary Lou was a wonderful wife and mother, who focused on the time she spent with family and friends.  She...