Obituary Listing

Apr 14, 2023

Ralph “Fred” Fredrick Newsom, 76 of Duncan Falls went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2023 at his home with his loved ones by his side. He was born December 2, 1946. He was married to Margaret (Peg) Newsom on May 6, 2001.

Fred graduated from Philo High School and then served in the US...

Apr 14, 2023

Sheila Jean Pyle, 83 of Norwich, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2023 at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville.

Sheila was born in Caldwell, Ohio on April 10, 1940.  She is the daughter of the late Richard and Vera (Tracy) Bates.  She retired in 1992 from Brockway Glass as an inspector.  She also worked on the family farm. ...

Apr 13, 2023

Colleen D. Duvall, 65 of Cumberland, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 13th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Colleen was born on April 26, 1957 in Bedford, Ohio. She is the daughter of Lorgio S. Galarza and the late Joanne L. (Codney) Ryhter. Colleen worked as an electrician for many companies before retiring....

Apr 13, 2023

Mary L. Pletcher, 75 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at The Oaks at Bethesda on Thursday, April 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on October 31, 1947, in Blue Rock, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Earl and Lula Leota (Young) Smithley. Mary worked at Adams Lane Care Center for twenty...

Apr 12, 2023

Ruth E. Kennel, 102 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born in Elmira, WV on August 26, 1920.  She is the daughter of Robert F. and Addie Arissa (Wright) Barr.  She and her husband owned and operated Kennel One Stop Service Station in Gaysport. ...

Apr 11, 2023

Florence Edith Coen, 89 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023 at Clay Gardens in Zanesville.

Florence was born March 8, 1934.  She is the daughter of Brennie L. and Irene (Cain) Carson. She retired from Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville where she was manager of Central Supply and she was a member of the...

Apr 11, 2023

Nancy J. Farris, 89, of Zanesville passed away at 6:01 am on April 11, 2023 at Genesis Morrison House following a short illness.

Nancy was born on October 9, 1933 in Ernest, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Philip Sheridan Sr. and Minnie (Morley) MacLaine. She was a 1951 graduate of Philo High School. She was employed...

Apr 10, 2023

Paul D. Stall, 93 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023 at Genesis Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born on May 15, 1929 in Blue Rock, Ohio.  He is the son of Wilma and William Ernest "Joe" Stall.  He retired after 33 years working for Ohio Ferro Alloy in Philo.  He...

Apr 8, 2023

Beverly Jean Holcomb, 83 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Beverly was born on August 21, 1939 in Iowa.  She is the daughter of the late Harold and Evelyn (Fetty) Hubbell.  Beverly was very proud of her achievement as valedictorian of her Campbell County High School class in Gillette, Wyoming....

Mar 27, 2023

Carl W. Clapper “Old Dog”, 81 of New Concord passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023 on his beautiful farm surrounded by family.

Carl was born in New Concord, OH on October 23 1941 to the late Mary “Opal” and Donald Clapper. Carl was a hard working farmer and a family man who always cared for his...

Mar 23, 2023

Barbara Ann Longwell, 88 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023 at her home.

Barbara was born in Crooksville on June 19, 1934.  She is the daughter of the late Daniel and Catherine (Poland) Yoder.

Barbara is survived by her children:  Kathy (Dave) Mohler of Zanesville, Pam Phillips of  Zanesville, Mary Ann...

Mar 22, 2023

Jerome “Jerry” Nolder of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023 at the Oak’s at Northpointe while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

There’s no need to be sad because of my passing, I had a great run, and all good things must come to an end!  My life began in New Orleans on September 1,...

Mar 20, 2023

Mickey “Mick” L. Shryock, 74 of Bloomfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the Riverside Hospital in Columbus surrounded by his loving family.

Mick was born on May 17, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio. He is the son of the late Murl T. and Mavis I. (Arnold) Shryock. Mick worked and eventually retired from Longaberger...

Mar 16, 2023

Dennis Tom, 70 of McConnelsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Denny was born on December 27, 1952 in Zanesville, Ohio. He is the son of the late Roy and Lucy (Howard) Tom. Denny was an area farmer, as well as a self-employed truck driver. He also worked as a...

Mar 15, 2023

Gerald “Sparky” E. Murtha, 84 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the Embassy of Cambridge surrounded by his loving family.

Gerald was born on March 5, 1939 in Warsaw, New York. He is the son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Sauer) Murtha. Gerald was a self proclaimed "Jack of all trades...

Mar 14, 2023

William Harry Derwacter, 97 of Nashport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Brookdale Care Center.

Harry was born in Zanesville on September 9, 1925.  He is the son of Stanley and Sara (Head) Derwacter.

Harry graduated from The Ohio University with a degree in Civil Engineering. ...

Mar 10, 2023

Cecelia M. Judy Bonner, 84 formerly of Blue Rock, Ohio and Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023 at her home in Heath, Ohio.  She passed surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio.

Cecelia was born in Scotts Siding, WV on August 26, 1938.  She is the daughter...

Mar 9, 2023

Charles F. “CC” Crane III, 39 of Zanesville, passed away on March 9, 2023 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

Chuck was born in Zanesville on January 10, 1984.  He is the son of Cindy Dickson and the late Charles Crane Jr.  He was a painter, a wonderful tattoo artist.

Chuck is survived...

Mar 5, 2023

Joseph David “Cowboy Joe” Touvell, 52 of Crooksville, passed away March 5, 2023 Genesis Perry County Medical Center.

Joe was born in Zanesville on November 3, 1970.  He is the son of Mary (Don) Wahl and the late David Touvell.  He loved to be outdoors, listening to country music or rock and roll, camping, cooking and fishing. ...

Mar 4, 2023

Cindy Hatcher, 55 of Zanesville, gained her Angel wings and returned to her heavenly home at 12:46am Saturday March 4, 2023. She passed peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family and friends, after a battle with a long-time illness.

Cindy was born on January 3,1968 in Weston, West Virginia. She is the daughter of the late...