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Jean Eloise Smith

Jean Eloise Smith

Jan 12, 2015

Jean E. Smith, 89, passed away on January 12, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas.

Jean was born in Adamsville, Ohio, to Paul and Olive Slater on February 28, 1925. She worked for Bank of America in California for nearly 25 years, and afterwards lived in Zanesville and Las Vegas, Nevada, before moving to Texas.  Jean...

Mary Louise Watson

Mary Louise Watson

Jan 9, 2015

Norwich

Mary Louise Watson, 79, of Norwich passed away on January 9th, 2015 at the Genesis Morrison House while in the loving presence of her family.  She was born June 28th, 1935 at home in Muskingum County.  She was a homemaker and mother of five children.  She enjoyed canning, playing Bingo and cards.  She always...

Chris Lee Vanoster

Chris Lee Vanoster

Jan 8, 2015

Chris L. Vanoster, 46 of Blue Rock, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Genesis Hospital.

Chris was born September 7 1968 in Zanesville the son of the late Robert and Audrey Vanoster.  He worked as a manager for Dominos Pizza in the Zanesville area.  His passion was building things with his hands, he really enjoyed woodworking...

Dustin Miller

Dustin Miller

Jan 8, 2015

Dustin Lewis Miller, 32 of Zanesville passed away January 8, 2015.

Dustin was born September 5, 1982 in Zanesville; he was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes Football fan and deeply loved his family.

Dustin is survived by his mother and step-father Donna and Roger Kuhn of Zanesville; his father Lewis “Butch”...

Donald Frame

Donald Frame

Jan 7, 2015

Donald (Donnie) M. Frame, 83 of Chandlersville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters at his home.

Donald was born on September 24, 1931 in Morgan County.  He is the son of the late Cecil R and Margaret (Mahon) Frame.  He served his country in...

Harold Clark Hamilton

Harold Clark Hamilton

Jan 6, 2015

Harold “Hal” C. Hamilton, 93 formerly of Philo, passed away at Adams Lane Care Center in Zanesville on January 6, 2015.

Harold was born in Ava, Ohio to the late Karl and Lillian Brown Hamilton.  He retired from AEP after 38 years, he was a 32 degree Mason, a member of the Cambridge...

Raymond Earl Mercer

Raymond Earl Mercer

Jan 4, 2015

Raymond Earl Mercer, 93, went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2015.  Mr. Mercer was born on October 28, 1921 in Zanesville, the son of Harold Wakefield Mercer and Mary Fisher Mercer.

He was a veteran of World War II having flown as a Sargent in the Army Air Core.  He retired from Ohio Power...

Danny Gene Hoskinson

Danny Gene Hoskinson

Jan 4, 2015

Danny G. “Spank” Hoskinson, 45 of Lewis Drive, Zanesville passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday January 4, 2015.

Danny was born in Zanesville on January 14, 1969 the son of the late Jack D. and Donna I. Hoskinson.  Danny worked as a self-employed painter around the Zanesville area and enjoyed spending...

Jeff Jewell

Jeff Jewell

Jan 1, 2015

(Paul) Jeff  Jewell Sr, 54, of Greenhouse Road, South Zanesville,  passed away at 4:08 am at this house surrounded by his family.  Paul was born May 22, 1960 in Zanesville  to the late James R. and Phyllis Marie Stires Jewell.  He worked at  Ballas Egg Plant and the Longaberger Company as a support/weaver personnel. Surviving is his wife, Brenda...

Sarah Bruce

Sarah Bruce

Dec 30, 2014

Sarah E. Bruce,80, passed away at Genesis Good Samaritan Emergency Room, Tuesday, (Dec 30, 2014) at 12:08 pm.  Sarah was born March 2, 1934 to the late Clyde and Hazel Harris Besser.

She was a homemaker and care giver to her family. She is survived by her  four daughters Teresa Bruce of Duncan Falls, Denice Hill of...

Jacqueline G. Ryberg

Jacqueline G. Ryberg

Dec 30, 2014

Jacqueline G. Ryberg, 79, of Blue Rock, passed away at 2:43 am on December 30, 2014 at the Morrison House in Zanesville.  Jacqueline was born November 10, 1935 in Mount Zion, Kentucky,  to the late Ernest and Stella Varner Blackburn. Jacqueline enjoyed reading, quilting, gardening and golfing. She attended the Shelter House Assembly of God in Gaysport....

Betty Jane Burson

Betty Jane Burson

Dec 27, 2014

Betty Jane (Nicholas) Burson, 89, Cumberland, went to be with the Lord December 27, 2014, after a brief stay at Cambridge Health Care.  Betty was born June 29, 1925, in Newville, Braxton County, WV to the late Oran Mack and Cassie Knicely Nicholas.

Mrs. Burson is survived by her five children: Esther (Bill) Hacker, Velma Kunze, Bruce...

Linda L Brown

Linda L Brown

Dec 23, 2014

Linda  L. Brown, 66, of Franklin Street,  Roseville,  passed away December 23, 2014 at 3:56 pm at Scioto Pointe in Columbus. Linda was born on the 4th of July 1948 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio to the late Gareth and Ivy (Savage) Smith.  Linda had worked for the DMV in New Lexington. She is a member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom...

Linda Lou Brown

Linda Lou Brown

Dec 23, 2014

Linda Lou Brown, 66 of Roseville passed away on December 23, 2014.  Arrangements are pending at this time with the Farus Funeral Home of Duncan Falls.  Full obituary will be posted as soon as arrangements are complete.

Nan E. Jones

Nan E. Jones

Dec 17, 2014

Nan Jones, 89, of Duncan Falls, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Genesis Hospital.

Nan was born February 3, 1925 in Duncan Falls, the daughter of the late Lincoln Forbes and Sylvia (Wallace) Brannon. She was Methodist by faith, a housewife and loving mother to her two children.

Nan is survived by her...

Thomas A. Barker

Thomas A. Barker

Dec 16, 2014

Thomas A. Barker, 72, of Duncan Falls, passed away at his home on December 16, 2014.

Thomas was born on November 30, 1942 in Zanesville the son of the late Alvin and Mildred (Higgens) Barker.  He previously lived in Las Vegas until returning home in 1990 to care for his ailing mother.  Thomas...

Hazel Lucille Derwacter

Hazel Lucille Derwacter

Dec 16, 2014

Hazel Lucille Derwacter, 87 of Nashport passed away at 3:25 am on December 16, 2014 at Autumn Healthcare in Zanesville.

Hazel was born on April 6, 1927 to the late George & Goldie (Orndoff) Mercer.  She graduated as valedictorian  from Good Samaritan School of Nursing in 1948 and worked as a nurse in...

Harold A. Barnes

Harold A. Barnes

Dec 15, 2014

Harold A. Barnes, 83 of Chandlersville passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Harold was born at the family home on February 8, 1931; he was the son of Lewis Earl and Ina (Baughman) Barnes.  Harold retired from the Franklin Local School District where he taught school for several...

Cindy Tracy

Cindy Tracy

Dec 10, 2014

Roseville: Cindy Tracy, 59, passed away Wednesday December 10, 2014 at Genesis Good Samaritan Medical Center.

Born April 11, 1955 in Zanesville to the late Paul and Dorothy Lynn, Cindy was a bartender at McCarty's for many years.

She is survived by her son, Chris (Emily) DeMent of Zanesville; grandchildren, Brittney Nicole DeMent, Christopher (Jessica)...

Mark Curtis Knight

Mark Curtis Knight

Dec 8, 2014

Mark Curtis Knight, 55, of Blue Rock passed away in his home on Monday, December 8th. He was born in Detroit, MI May 14th, 1959 to the late Curtis K. Knight and Evelith Ann Knight. Mark was a 1978 graduate of West Muskingum High School, and was a welder by profession. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and outdoorsman,...

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