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John H. Crawford, Sr.

John H. Crawford, Sr.

Nov 18, 2014

John H. Crawford, Sr. of Cambridge passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2014 surrounded by his loving family while in the care of the Beckett House.  He was born February 15th, 1929 in New Concord, Ohio; the son of the Late Joseph and Mary (Ott) Crawford.  Mr. Crawford retired from the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. after 38 years of...

Ernest Stephen Lewis

Ernest Stephen Lewis

Nov 17, 2014

Chandlersville

Ernest Stephen Lewis passed away peacefully in his home while in the loving presence of his family on Monday, November 17th.  He was born in Nelsonville, Ohio on April 16th, 1958 to Ernest and Joyce Lewis.

Stephen Proudly served his country as a Captain of the United States Army.  He served three...

Wanda Jean Harding Braden

Wanda Jean Harding Braden

Nov 11, 2014

Wanda Jean Harding Braden, 78, of Cumberland passed away at her residence on November 11, 2014.  It was Wanda's wishes that a private service be held.  She was laid to rest in the Cumberland Cemetery beside her first husband William Carl Harding.  The Farus Funeral Home of Cumberland has been entrusted.

Betty Jean Willey

Betty Jean Willey

Nov 11, 2014

Betty Jean Willey, 80 of Nashport, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at her residence. Betty was born in McConnelsville on December 23, 1933 to the late Charles and Dorothy Lauser Willey.  She worked for the Muskingum County YMCA for several years. Betty is survived by her two daughters Bonnie Willey of Zanesville and Connie (Jacob) Rhodes of Roseville;...

Edwin Eugene Warne

Edwin Eugene Warne

Nov 6, 2014

Edwin Eugene Warne of Zanesville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6th, 2014 at the Morrison House.  He was born December 13th, 1937, the son of the Late William and Jennie (Mullen) Warne.  Ed worked at the Ohio Ferro-Alloy Corp. as a pressman and furnace operator in Philo, Ohio for 28 years; then he worked maintenance for the...

John Richard Lynch, Jr.

John Richard Lynch, Jr.

Nov 5, 2014

John “Jack” R. Lynch, Jr. (86) of New Concord, Ohio passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on November 5th, 2014 following a five month illness.  He was born October 19th, 1928 in Lima Ohio; one of two children to John R. Lynch, Sr. and Helen Dunn Lynch.  John lived many places during his lifetime,...

Donald D. French

Donald D. French

Nov 5, 2014

Donald D. French, 82, Blue Rock, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at his residence.

Don was born in Columbus on February 11, 1932. He is the son of the late William and Ethel (Boring) French.  He retired after several years working for Burnham Boiler in Zanesville and he is an area farmer. ...

Luarabelle Olive Knipe

Luarabelle Olive Knipe

Nov 4, 2014

Laurabelle Knipe, 75, of Lakeside Drive, New Concord was called Home on November 4th, 2014 at the Good Samaritan hospital following a brief illness.  She was born November 2nd, 1939 to the Late Edward and Ruth Heck in Zanesville, Ohio.  She was a 62 year member of the Rix Mills Presbyterian Church, as well as the Rix...

Velma Olive Ford

Velma Olive Ford

Nov 3, 2014

Velma O. Slasor Ford was called Home peacefully on Monday, November 3rd while in the care of the Countryview Assisted Living Home.  She was 86 years.  Velma was born on July 11th, 1928 in Old Washington to the Late Ernest and Pearl Slasor.  She was a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Cambridge, a member...

Barbara J. Wagner

Barbara J. Wagner

Nov 2, 2014

Barbara J. Wagner, 67 of Zanesville, passed away November 2, 2014 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House.

Barbara was born November 22, 1946 in Zanesville the daughter of the late Harold and Nellie (Bickford) Crawford.  She retired from the Lear Corporation after 46 years of service, he also worked at the Abbot Home and her and her husband...

Alice V. Gates

Alice V. Gates

Oct 27, 2014

Alice V. Gates, 81, of New Concord passed away in the loving presence of her family while in the care of the Beckett House on Monday, October 27th. She was born on April 9th, 1933 in Byesville, Ohio to the late John and Leota Allen. Alice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; she was dedicated to bettering...

Michael Rini

Michael Rini

Oct 24, 2014

Michael Rini, 39, passed away suddenly in his home on October 24th. He was born on August 1st, 1975 to Michael Rini and Diana Howard in Cleveland Ohio. Michael enjoyed the outdoors, and treasured the time he spent hunting and fishing. He is survived by his mother, Diana Howard , his brother, David Hellebrand ,of Nashville, TN, and his...

Eileen Teal

Eileen Teal

Oct 20, 2014

Eileen Burchfield Teal, 86, of Blue Rock, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at Highland Oaks Care Center in McConnelsville. Eileen was born February 24, 1928 in Taplin, WV the daughter of the late Harry and Effie (McDonald) Burchfield. She was a member of the Duncan Falls Baptist Church and she recently attended The Shelter House Assembly of God Church...

James W. Warne

James W. Warne

Oct 18, 2014

James W. Warne, 83 of Philo, passed away October 18, 2014 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville. Jim was born March 14, 1931 in Blue Rock, the son of the late Willis and Madge (Cain) Warne. He worked as a custodian for the Franklin Local School District for over 30 years working at the Jr. High School on Sandy...

Martha Brannon

Martha Brannon

Oct 10, 2014

Martha M. Brannon, 95 of Duncan Falls, passed away at 1:55 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House. Martha was born in Duncan Falls on February 11, 1919 the daughter of the late Henry and Carrie (Hock) Neff. Martha was Methodist by faith, she graduated from Philo High School in 1937 and from the Meredith Business College....

Tonia Neff

Tonia Neff

Oct 6, 2014

Tonia (Tonny) Kaye Neff , 72, of Norwich, Ohio passed away on October 6th, 2014 in Zanesville from complications related to open heart surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born January 12th, 1942 in Abington Pa. to Phylena and R. Edward Baker. She is survived by her brother, Thomas E. (Barbara) Baker, and sister, Joyce A. (David) Bryson and...

Erma C. Cox

Erma C. Cox

Oct 6, 2014

Erma C. Cox, 85 of Duncan Falls, passed away at 4:10 pm, Monday, October 6, 2014 at Genesis, Good Samaritan Medical Center. Erma was born June 5th 1929 in Muskingum County, the daughter of the late Virgil and Clarice (Barnhouse) Miller. She was well known in the area as a seamstress, she was a 1947 graduate from Meigs High School...

Lenora Dearinger

Lenora Dearinger

Oct 6, 2014

Lenora May Dearinger, 64, of Blue Rock, Went to be with her Savior on October 6, 2014 at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville. Lenora was born January 5, 1950 in McCluney, OH the daughter of the late Robert and Ruby (Heller) Fortney. She worked as a nurse for Prime Care Pediatrics; she loved camping, singing and loved her family; she...

Rodney Ray Driggs

Rodney Ray Driggs

Oct 5, 2014

Rodney Ray Driggs, 91, of Duncan Falls, went to be with his Lord at 5:45 am on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at The Oaks at North Point. Rodney was born March 12, 1923 in Morgan County the son of the late Guy and Audrey (Pletcher) Driggs. He retired in 1985 after 38 years of service with the National Gas Company....

Norma M. Myers

Norma M. Myers

Oct 4, 2014

Norma Wainwright Myers, 92 of Philo, passed away October 3, 2014 at the Helen Purcell Home in Zanesville. Norma was born September 18, 1922 in Palmer Township near Waterford, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha (Harra) Wainwright. She was the oldest of three children. She grew up on the family farm in Palmer Township having her early...

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