Obituary Listing

Feb 10, 2023

Paul Christopher Grether “aka Jeffie”

Paul C. Grether of Zanesville, Ohio age 31, passed away on February 10, 2023.  Husband to Nicole Grether, father to Bentley C. Grether and Jenna M. Bice.

Paul was born in Zanesville, Ohio on July 20, 1991.  He is the son of Paul J. (Marcia) Grether and Barbara Bradshaw Doyle....

Feb 6, 2023

Michael J. Fitz, 72 of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2023 at Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus. Mike was born on April 4, 1950 in Zanesville.  He was the son of the late Paul E. “Squealer” and Margaret E. (Hartman) Fitz. He graduated from Philo High School in 1968, he then furthered his education at Muskingum...

Feb 6, 2023

James “Jim” A. McCall, 90 of New Concord, passed away peacefully at the Beckett House on February 6, 2023.

Jim was born on March 10, 1932 at home on the family farm. He is the son of the late John K. and Ruth A. (Wise) McCall.  He was a lifelong area farmer and he retired from RCA...

Feb 4, 2023

Robin Lee Chappelear, 43 of Zanesville, passed away on February 4, 2023 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House surrounded by her loving family. Robin was born on September 19, 1979 in Zanesville. She worked for Sunfield Auto Parts. Robin is preceded in death by her step-father, Charles Crane. Robin is survived by her daughter, Kya Chappelear; her son, Blaize...

Feb 3, 2023

Judy Ann Rossiter, 74 of Cambridge, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Grant Medical Center after a very brief illness. She was employed by Essex Wire on Ceramic Avenue in Zanesville and Mr. Lee’s Restaurant in Cambridge. Judy loved watching WWE as well as other fun shows, and enjoyed listening to Neil McCoy. She was a great pool player and...

Jan 31, 2023

Carl H. Garner Sr., 77 of New Concord, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023 at the Embassy Suite in Cambridge.

Carl was born on November 6, 1945  in Zanesville, Ohio. He is the son of the late Glenn and Edith (Hardy) Garner.

Carl is survived by his sons, Marty (Krista) Garner and Carl (Kelly)...

Jan 28, 2023

Betty Ward, 95 of New Concord, went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2023 at the Genesis Hospital Emergency Room.

Betty was born on April 1, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was a 1945 graduate of Smithfield High School.  She was a graduate of Muskingum College.  She received her Master’s degree in Education.  She...

Jan 26, 2023

Esther Jean Irwin, 95 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023 at the Oaks at Bethesda.

Esther was born at home in Bristol Twp , Morgan County, December 28, 1927, the daughter of James Oran and Inis Marie (Lawrence) Miller.

Esther graduated from M & M High school in 1945 and married William...

Jan 25, 2023

Charles W. “Chaz” Marple Jr. 58 of Philo, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

Charles was born in Zanesville on October 27, 1964.  He retired after years working for Mitchell Systems in Newark in the maintenance department. He was an avid outdoorsman!  He loved hunting, fishing, metal detecting and...

Jan 22, 2023

Jeremy D. Rutter, 48, of Dresden, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly on January 22, 2023 at his home.

Jeremy was born in Zanesville on June 21, 1974.  He is the son of David E. and Evelyn K. (Russell) Rutter.  He worked as a machine operator for Owens Corning for the past 25 years.  He attended Dresden United...

Jan 22, 2023

Donna Jean Tysinger, 86 of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born in Zanesville on July 23, 1936.  She is the daughter of the late Orville and Thelma (Dunn) Miller.  She worked for Essex wire on Ceramic Avenue, she worked at the Chandlersville Elementary School...

Jan 22, 2023

Kathryn Grace Barr, 76, of Cannelville passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Genesis Morrison House.

Kathryn was born on January 15, 1947 in Gaysport, the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Grist) Burtnett.   She retired from United Technologies on Ceramic Avenue and was a member of South Zanesville United...

Jan 20, 2023

Our Dear Mother, Cathy Marie Crumbaker of Zanesville, sadly passed away on January 20, 2023 at the age of 67, surrounded by family.  We would like to extend our gratitude to the team at Shriver’s Hospice for the comfort and care given in her final days.

Cathy will be remembered by many in the community for her...

Jan 17, 2023

Trevor “RoRo” Moore, 28 years old of Cumberland, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023 after a long battle with cancer at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, Ohio.

Trevor was born in Zanesville, Ohio on December 24, 1994.  He is the son of Joseph and Traci (Moore) Aman.  He graduated from Meadowbrook High School and Mid-East...

Jan 17, 2023

Irene Roney Kuntz, 99 of Philo, passed away peacefully at the Beckett House on January 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Irene was born on May 18, 1923 in Young Hickory, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Herbert and Francis (Roney) Mitchell. Irene worked at Brockway Glass for several years, eventually retiring in 1989....

Jan 16, 2023

Deborah S. Myers, 68 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospice Morrison House on January 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born on February 10, 1954 in Crooksville, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Andrew Lee and Martha Jane (Shifflett) Erwin.  She retired in 2017 from Fanatics and she previously...

Jan 6, 2023

Carl D. Snyder, 65 of Norwich, went home to be with his wife on January 6, 2023.

Carl was born on October 15, 1957 in Zanesville, Ohio. He is the son of the late Ernest and Geneva (Garrett) Snyder. Carl worked as an equipment operator for Oxford Mining until his retirement in October 2022. He was an...

Jan 3, 2023

Frank W. Buck Jr., 89 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2023 at his home of 42 years, the Cambridge Developmental Center.

Frank was born in Cleveland Heights, Ohio on February 20, 1933, son to Frank W. and Katherine (Abels) Buck.

Frank lived at Cambridge Developmental Center since 1981. He attended the Southeast...

Jan 2, 2023

Kenneth Edgar LePage, 85 of New Concord, passed away peacefully at The Oaks at Bethesda surrounded by his loving family on January 2, 2023.

Kenny was born on April 6, 1937 to P. Edgar and Edna (Robinson) LePage.  He was born on the family farm near Rix Mills where he called home his entire life.  Kenny was...

Jan 1, 2023

Carl C. Work, 90 of Eagleport, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 1, 2023 after a short illness.  Carl was born in Durant, Ohio on May 22, 1932, the son of Roy E. Work and Doris K. (Mercer) Work.

Carl was a US Army Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict.  He...