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Arlene J. Click
May 25, 2023
Arlene J. Click, 84 of Philo, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Genesis Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Arlene was born on April 7, 1939 in Crooksville, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Forest and Dorothy (Rambo) Welch. Arlene worked at Philo High School as the Librarian Aid, and she also worked...
Angela "Angel" A. Marple Wreede
May 24, 2023
Angela “Angel” Ann Marple Wreede, 57 of Newark, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, after a long battle with COPD.
Angel was born on April 28, 1966 to the late Charles Sr. and Clara Marple in Zanesville, Ohio. Angel was small, but feisty. She also loved passionately, and was considered the neighborhood grandmother by everyone.
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Danny J. Ivey Sr.
May 23, 2023
Danny J. Ivey Sr., 70 of Cambridge, formerly of Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the Altercare of Cambridge with his wife by his side.
Danny was born on July 9, 1952 in Cambridge, Ohio. He is the son of the late Leon and Irene (Ball) Ivey. Danny worked hard in the oil fields...
Jane L. Castor
May 20, 2023
Jane L. Castor, 97 of New Concord, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Genesis Hospice, Morrison House. Jane was born on March 5, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio. She was the daughter of Samuel M. and Mary Luella (Pollock) Laing.
As a minister’s daughter, Jane lived in various cities including Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Nashville. She graduated...
Wayne A. Mercier
May 18, 2023
Wayne A. Mercier, 59 of New Concord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023 following a brief illness at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Wayne was born on May 31, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to Joseph Mercier and the late Dolores (Budd) Mercier.
Wayne attended the Pentecostal Church of God and he was a...
Daniel C. Campbell
May 18, 2023
Daniel C. Campbell, 67 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at his home in Zanesville surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born in Zanesville on March 9, 1956. He is the son of Orla A. and Nellie E. (Fulkerson) Campbell.
Dan was dedicated to his community and never met a stranger. Dan...
Maria C. Mayle
May 14, 2023
On May 14, 2023, Maria Concepcion Mayle passed away surrounded by family at the age of 67 after her long battle with COPD. In spite of her illness, she was full of life and brought laughter to many throughout her lifetime.
From learning to Speak English to graduating from Kent State University with a Master's Degree in...
Charles "Chip" Kuhn Iii
May 10, 2023
Charles (Chip) C. Kuhn lll, 42 of Zanesville, passed away at 10:40pm Wednesday May 10th, 2023 at OSU Medical center of End Stage Liver Disease. He was born on August 13th, 1980 in Zanesville, OH. To Patricia E. (Green) Kuhn.
Chip was known for his cooking, painting, and the love for his daughters. He never met a...
Helen "Joan" Shaffer
May 9, 2023
Helen “Joan” Shaffer, 86 of Chandlersville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Cambridge Place.
Joan was born on May 14, 1936 in Akron, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Franklin H. and Inez (Ferguson) Drushal. Joan worked for the Bloomer Candy Company as a candy maker before...
Joe C. Miller
May 9, 2023
Joseph C. Miller, 92 of Chandlersville, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at The Oaks at Bethesda.
Joe was born on August 10, 1930 in Chandlersville to the late William and Lura (Barnes) Miller. He worked as a lifetime area farmer, the Ohio Ferro Alloy, as well as the B & O Railroad. He was a...
Jack Mowery
May 8, 2023
Jack Mowery, 86 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2023 at his home.
Jack was born on May 15, 1936 in Coshocton, Ohio. He is the son of the late Hannah (Winegar) Mowery Lollathin and William Mowery. Jack was a member of the Adamsville Methodist Church. He...
Garry "Gig" R. Sturtz Ii
May 7, 2023
Garry “Gig” Ralph Sturtz II, 55 of Zanesville, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
Gig was born on November 8, 1967 in Glendale, California. He is the son of Carmaline (Esposito) Sturtz and the late Garry R. Sturtz. He worked as a salesman for Sun TV before retiring. His passions were riding and...
Dwight W. Hill
May 7, 2023
Dwight W. Hill, 75 of Zanesville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 7, 2023 at his home and surrounded by his loving family.
Dwight was born on April 28, 1948 in Zanesville, son of Frank I and Mary L. (Harlan) Hill. Dwight retired in 2010 after 37 years as an electrician at...
William H. Pletcher
May 4, 2023
William H. Pletcher, 73 of Philo, passed away on May 4, 2023 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.
Bill was born in Zanesville on April 29, 1950. He is the son of Walter Joseph Pletcher and Florence (Tubbs) Pletcher Mautz. He was a 1968 graduate of Philo. A member of the Brush Creek Boy’s 4-H Club, a member...
Zakari "Paco" Micheal Lee Curtis
May 3, 2023
Zakari “Paco” Micheal Lee Curtis, eight months old of New Concord, passed away at Akron Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
Zakari was born on August 18, 2022 in Zanesville, Ohio. He is survived by mommy, Taytum Shaffer and his daddy, Michael Tigyer. Zakari’s favorite thing to do was watch Bluey...
Ernest "Gordon" Lane
May 3, 2023
Ernest “Gordon” Lane, 85 of Philo, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Gordon was born on April 11, 1938 at home in Zanesville, Ohio. Gordon worked at many establishments throughout his life including Essex Wire, Nelson McCoy, and various pottery places. He was a devoted attendee of St....
Melvin R. Gray Iii
Apr 30, 2023
Melvin R. Gray III, 55 of New Concord, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 30, 2023.
Melvin was born on September 22, 1967 in Cambridge, Ohio. He is the son of Melvin R. Gray Jr. and Bonnie J. (Evans) Kerns. Melvin worked as a team leader at Detroit Diesel in Cambridge and also for Lepi...
John R. Newland
Apr 30, 2023
John R. Newland, 78 of Philo, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
John was born, “At a very young age” in Pocahontas, AR on November 24, 1944. John is the son of John D. and Inell B. (Thomas) Newland. John was a 1963 graduate of Philo High School. ...
Harold "Jr" L. Richardson
Apr 25, 2023
Harold “JR” L. Richardson went to heaven on April 25, 2023 following a heart attack. JR was a jack of all trades, he loved working on vehicles and doing all kinds of odd jobs. He would do anything for you. He truly had a “heart of gold”.
JR was preceded in death by his father, Harold L....
Pauline E. Pyles
Apr 24, 2023
Pauline E. Pyles, 89 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2023 at the Oaks at Bethesda. Pauline was born on October 7, 1933 in Blue Rock, Ohio to Paul E. and Fleeta R. (McConaha) Dilley.
Pauline was a graduate of Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing. She was a clinical instructor at Bethesda Hospital. After...
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