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Heather K. (Degarmo) Burton
Jul 17, 2024
Heather Kathleen DeGarmo Burton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17 at Altercare nursing home.
Born on Monday, November 3, 1952, Heather became the only daughter to Rowland “Rody” Adair DeGarmo and Phyllis Elaine (Elliott) DeGarmo. Instantly becoming a little sister to her older brother, Stewart Keith DeGarmo. Growing up in the Duncan Falls United Methodist Church...
Mary Lou West
Jul 17, 2024
Mary Lou West, 87 of Cumberland, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 following a 26 year battle with cancer.
Mary was born February 25, 1937, in Zanesville to the late Roy and Lucy (Howard) Tom. She was attended the Cumberland United Methodist Church and she retired in...
Jane L. Preslicka
Jul 15, 2024
Jane Lou Preslicka, formerly of Cumberland, Ohio, passed away at her home in Zephyrhills, Florida.
She was a graduate of Licking Heights High School. She graduated with honors at Muskingum Area Technical College. She retired from DFAS in Columbus and H&R Block.
She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed acrylic, watercolor, and pastel painting....
Phyllis E. Degarmo
Jul 14, 2024
Phyllis Elaine (Elliott) DeGarmo, 93, of Duncan Falls, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at her residence.
Phyllis was born November 11, 1930 in Zanesville. She was the only child of Walter “Sandy“ and Juanita (Brook) Elliott.
Raised in the Duncan Falls United Methodist Church for her entire life, she sang in...
Melissa Linkhorn
Jul 13, 2024
Melissa Eileen Linkhorn passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at her home in New Concord. She was 33 years old.
Melissa was born November 12, 1990 in Zanesville to Richard and Rhonda (Gingerich) Linkhorn. As a youth, she did gymnastics and played softball and baseball. Later in life enjoyed watching Little League World Series and College Softball....
Sondra J. Philip
Jul 13, 2024
Sondra “Sonnie” J. Philip, 86 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Clay Gardens Place surrounded by her loving family.
Sonnie was born on January 10, 1938 in Zanesville. She is the daughter of the late Irvil and Pauline (Larson) Hickman. She worked for Albers Grocery Store in Zanesville, Curls Royal...
Lester Armstrong Jr.
Jul 10, 2024
Lester Armstrong Jr. passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024, in his home with loving family by his side. Born April 25, 1934, in Zanesville, Ohio the 1st born son to the late Lester Sr. and Leola (Clark) Armstrong. Lester started his career in high school as an apprentice with Owens Corning Brockway Glass where he continued to work...
Andy D. Mullins
Jul 7, 2024
Andy D. Mullins, 75 of Philo, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the Adams Lane Care Center with his loving family by his side.
Andy was born on April 10, 1949, in Bluefield, WV. He is the son of the late Virgil and Effie (Dillon) Mullins. Andy worked as an over the road truck driver...
David Earl Kesterson
Jul 7, 2024
David Earl Kesterson, 70, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, West Virginia.
David was born January 1, 1954, in Cambridge to the late David E. and Pauline G. (Borovich) Kesterson. David graduated from art school in Akron and dedicated many years as an artist for Kessler sign company...
Sandra "Sandy" S. Hanes
Jul 7, 2024
Sandra “Sandy” S. Hanes, 69 of McConnelsville, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, at the Highland Oaks with her loving family by her side.
Sandy was born on February 26, 1955, in Joy, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Sheldon and Juanita (Hogsett) Vincent. Sandy's life centered around her family. She found immense fulfillment...
James "Jim" E. Harmon
Jul 4, 2024
James “Jim” E. Harmon, 80 of Chandlersville, passed away on July 4, 2024.
Jim was born on March 10, 1944, in Zanesville, to the late Earl and Rose Marie (Webber) Harmon. Jim’s career at Sidwell Gravel Quarry spanned over several decades, where he worked as an equipment operator before retiring. His commitment to his work was matched...
Wayne A. Wise
Jul 4, 2024
Wayne Arthur Wise, 90, passed away on July 4, 2024, at the Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio.
He was born on March 21, 1934, in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of Vivian James Wise and Nellie Mae Newberry Wise. Graduating Philo High School in 1952, he lived most of his life in Muskingum County.
A self-employed...
Marsha E. Wyatt
Jul 2, 2024
Marsha E. Wyatt, 75 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at home with her loving family by her side.
Marsha was born on December 19, 1948, in Zanesville to Betty (Knox) Kimes and the late Robert Miller. Marsha loved watching her children play sports, as well as shopping.
In addition to...
Mark A. Kellems
Jun 23, 2024
Mark A. Kellems, 65 of Zanesville, passed away on Sunday, June 23 at Genesis Hospital.
Mark was born August 25, 1958, in Piqua, Ohio to the late Ray Thomas and Irene (Smith) Kellems. Mark was a member of the Eagles #302. Mark worked as an HVAC specialist, and enjoyed watching sports, especially the Buckeyes, Browns, and Blue...
Maria F. Winslow
Jun 22, 2024
Maria F. Winslow, 47 of Roseville, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Maria was born July 4, 1976, in Springfield, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Douglas R. and Mary F. (Mullen) Clark. Maria’s main priority was taking care of her son (the love of her life), husband, and...
Daniel "Danny" R. Harris
Jun 17, 2024
Daniel “Danny” R. Harris, 76, of Duncan Falls, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House.
Danny was born January 4, 1948, in Zanesville to the late Jack “Shine” and Maxine (Gilmore) Harris. He worked at Ohio Ferro Alloy for thirteen years, and later retired from Burnham Boilers. He attended church at Duncan...
Paula J. Bright
Jun 16, 2024
Paula J. Bright, 65 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at her residence.
Paula was born March 5, 1959, in Straitsville, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late William and Carol (Holcomb) Perrin. Paula worked for the Helen Purcell Nursing Home for twenty-one years. She loved the color purple, and her...
Karolyn Marie Martin-Brown
Jun 14, 2024
Karolyn Marie Martin-Brown, 65, of Philo, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at her residence unexpectedly following complications from a previous surgery.
Karolyn was born September 30, 1958, in Zanesville to the late Michael Emerson Martin Sr. (Starlett) and Merle Louise Kassell-Murray (Carl). Karolyn worked as a waitress for many years, and later on worked at Economy...
John D. Tredway Sr.
Jun 13, 2024
John D. Tredway Sr., 65 of Zanesville, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Genesis Hospital with his family by his side.
John was born on December 18, 1958, in Zanesville. He is the son of the late Junior F. and Emma E. Tredway. John worked for Harrison Township where he cleared the roads. He...
Dean Harper
Jun 12, 2024
Dean Harper, 74, of Zanesville, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Dean was born Donald Dean Harper on February 8, 1950, in Zanesville to the late William Everett and Marie (Wilson) Harper. He graduated from the Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in English and earned a master's degree in Counseling from Xavier University. He...
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