Obituary Listing

Mar 3, 2023

James Earl Linscott, age 79, went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2023.  He was the son of Donald William and Janette Elizabeth Metcalf Linscott in Zanesville, Ohio on May 13,1943. He was a quiet man who enjoyed woodworking, gardening especially his tomatoes and raspberries, and watching Mash and John Wayne movies. Jim grew up as a...

Mar 2, 2023

Levi Edward Tysinger the 13 year old son of Aaron and Amber Tysinger passed away on March 2, 2023 as the result of an UTV accident.

Levi was born on April 16, 2009 and an eighth grade student at East Muskingum Middle School and a member of the Perry Merry Mixers 4-H Club.  Levi loved to compete...

Mar 1, 2023

Tina M. Smith, 66 of Zanesville, unexpectedly passed away at her home on March 1, 2023.

Tina was born on June 23, 1956 in Zanesville, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Thomas H. Stotts Sr. and Donna (Jones) Gibbons. Tina worked as a private caregiver, as well as at the Helen Purcell Home, Adams Lane...

Feb 25, 2023

Grant L. Morrison, 56 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully at his home on February 25, 2023 following an unexpected brief illness.

Grant was born in Canton, Ohio on June 23, 1966. He is the son of Donald and Nelda “Dee” (Bair) Morrison.  He worked as a truck driver for over 35 years, and he also enjoyed tinkering...

Feb 24, 2023

Dale Hefner, 62 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully at the Southeastern Medical Center on February 24, 2023.

Dale was born on December 2, 1960 in Barberton, Ohio. He is the son of the late Earl Hefner and Wilma Erb of St. Mary’s, WV. Dale has been at the Cambridge Developmental Center since December of 1998.

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Feb 21, 2023

Laura “Jeanie” Skaggs, 67 of Zanesville, passed away suddenly on February 21, 2023.

Jeanie was born on October 21,1955 in Zanesville, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Juanita (Brown) Henderson. Jeanie was a 1973  graduate of Philo High School. She was a hardworking woman and dedicated twenty plus years of her life employed...

Feb 19, 2023

Mary Ann Garner, 80, formerly of New Concord, passed peacefully in Sebring, Florida, on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Mary Ann was born on March 15, 1942 in Alliance, Ohio. She is the daughter of Clifford and Mercedes (Thomas) Riffle.

Mary Ann is survived by her three daughters and daughter-in-law, Barbara (Chris) Hilyard, Julie (Vinny) Payne,...

Feb 18, 2023

Anna Mae Spencer, 92, of Duncan Falls, passed from this life on Saturday, February 18, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Anna Mae was born on March 21, 1930, in Zanesville, the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Church) Long. She married the love of her life, Charles J. “Spence” Spencer on June 20, 1948. She retired...

Feb 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Christine Shaver (Christie) announce that she rejoined her heavenly family after her sudden passing on Friday, February 17, 2023 at the age of 75.

Christie will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years, Bruce Shaver; children, Scott Shaver, Stacey Tinch, Melissa France; grandchildren, Miles France, Madyson...

Feb 17, 2023

Robert “Bob” Phillips Jr., 70 of New Concord, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on January 20, 1953, in Barnesville, Ohio. He is the son of the late Robert Sr. and Marjorie (Ellis) Phillips. Bob worked as a truck mechanic for Kovacs Trucking Company. He...

Feb 16, 2023

Edwin K. Reed, 93, of Cumberland passed away peacefully at his home on February 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Edwin was born May 30, 1929 to the late Ermine K. and Bessie (Shuster) Reed in Renrock, Ohio. He was a 1947 graduate of Reinersville High School where he was a 4 year varsity basketball player. He also...

Feb 15, 2023

Ronald E. Newberry, 82 of McConnelsville passed away peacefully on February 15, 2023 at Highland Oaks Care Center in McConnelsville.

Ron was born in McConnelsville on February 19, 1940.  He is the son of the late Roy S. Newberry and Florence F. (Crawford) Blackburn. Ron worked for United Telephone Company of Ohio, now known as Brightspeed, where...

Feb 14, 2023

Brandi Jo Sherfy, 40 passed away on February 14, 2023.

Brandi was born in Zanesville on November 13, 1982.  She is the daughter of Ronald (Chris) Sherfy and Cheryl Sherfy.  She was a 2001 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  She previously worked for Milanos restaurant in Columbus and also for 5-B’s in Zanesville.  She was an avid...

Feb 14, 2023

James H. Staley, 85 of Philo, passed away peacefully at his home on February 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born in Philo, Ohio on October 2, 1937. He is the son of the late Henry and Bertie (Reed) Staley. He worked for the Ohio Ferro Alloy in Philo and also for the Alabama...

Feb 13, 2023

Ronald O. Pyle, 80 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at Altercare in Zanesville and under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Ron was born in Zanesville on June 8, 1942.  He is the son of Willis R. and Nancy J. (Lyons) Pyle.  He started his working career at Tom’s...

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...