Karen A. Garrett Bash
Aug 20, 2025
Karen A. Garrett Bash, 78 of Norwich, formerly of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully at the Beckett House on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born on August 2, 1947, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of the late Glenn Williams and Irene (Mitchell) Kuntz. Karen was a gifted seamstress whose talent shone...
Michael Emerson Swingle
Aug 14, 2025
Michael “Mike” E. Swingle, 73 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at Cedar Hill Nursing Home on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Mike was born on March 19, 1952, in Zanesville. He is the son of the late Melvin and Clara (Besser) Swingle. Mike earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work. He retired as the Executive Director of Pressley...
Jerry E. Shields
Aug 10, 2025
Jerry E. Shields, 74, of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House, surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry was born on July 27, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Joe Shields and Thelma Jean (Burton) Shields. He had a deep love for working the land and took great pride...
Frederick "Fred" H. Stachowicz
Aug 7, 2025
Frederick “Fred” H. Stachowicz, 80 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, August 7, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
Fred was born on June 11, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan. He is the son of the late Frank T. and Mary Stachowicz. Fred dedicated his career to working at Champion Spark Plug...
Ronald Smith
Aug 7, 2025
Ronald Russell Smith, 81, of Thornville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Hospice of Central Ohio within Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio, with his loving wife and family members by his side.
Born June 17, 1944, in Zanesville, Ohio, Ron was the son of the late Herbert and Bernice (Thompson) Smith. He...
Helen E. Mason
Aug 7, 2025
Helen E. Mason, 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at the Community Hospice Truman House. She married the love of her life, Thomas Mason on August 7, 1965, and went home just in time to spend their 60th wedding anniversary with him.
She was born on September 15, 1941, in New Concord,...
Jo Etta "Jody" Baugess
Aug 7, 2025
Jo Etta “Jody” Baugess, 67 of New Concord, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital on Thursday, August 7, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
Jody was born on December 21, 1957, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of the late William and Dolores Jean (Smith) Pyle. Jody devoted her life to caring for her loved...
John Edward Cotterman
Aug 2, 2025
John Edward Cotterman, 82, of Philo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at The Morrison House.
He was born on November 28, 1942, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Donald and Janice (Jackson) Cotterman. A proud graduate of Zanesville High School, John dedicated his life to service. He served his country honorably in the United...
Marjorie "Marge" A. Miller
Jul 31, 2025
Marjorie “Marge” A. Miller, 66 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital on Thursday, July 31, 2025, with her loving husband and family by her side.
Marge was born on July 22, 1959, in Columbus. She is the daughter of Louis A. and Marjorie A. (Sanko) Jessing. Marge dedicated her career to health care until...
Shirley Jane Deitrick
Jul 31, 2025
Shirley J. Deitrick, 86 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Shirley was born on March 18, 1939, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of the late Robert A. and Freda M. (Wright) Wietzel. Shirley served as a substitute teacher with Franklin Local Schools until her retirement....
Sally J. Atkinson
Jul 31, 2025
Sally Jo Atkinson, 76 of McConnelsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Newark.
Sally was born on August 5, 1948, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Sarah E. (Burkhart) Atkinson. Sally worked at various restaurants throughout her life.
Sally is survived...
Timothy "Tim" M. Dobbins
Jul 28, 2025
With shattered hearts, I share the passing of Tim, on Monday, July 28, 2025 — my beloved husband, my best friend, and the kindest soul I’ve ever known.
Timothy “Tim” M. Dobbins, 52 of Zanesville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Tim was born...
Philip S. Maclaine Iii
Jul 28, 2025
Philip Sheridan MacLaine III, 66, of Zanesville, passed away surrounded by his family on July 28, 2025, at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House after a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 19, 1959, in Zanesville, he was the son of the late Philip S. MacLaine Jr. and Patricia A. (McCormick) MacLaine.
From a young age, Phil had...
Sandra Colleen Watson
Jul 24, 2025
Sandra Colleen (Bachelor) Watson died on July 24, 2025 after a sudden diagnosis of cancer. Sandra was born on May 16, 1934 to E. Virginia and J. Neil Bachelor. She spent most of her childhood in Duncan Falls and was a 1952 graduate of Philo High School.
After high school, Sandra was employed by the Ohio Power...
Shirley K. Rhinehart
Jul 24, 2025
Shirley K. Rhinehart, 83 of Cumberland, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 24, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Shirley was born on September 18, 1941, in Hartville. She is the daughter of the late Raymond M. and Dorothy (Wisenbarger) Stevens. Shirley enjoyed a fulfilling career as an administrative assistant at the former Seminole Tubular...
Martha K. Bickford
Jul 23, 2025
Martha K. Bickford, 69 of Cannelville, peacefully went to Heaven to be with her husband, Charles, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, while at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Martha was born on August 2, 1955, in Muskingum County. She is the daughter of the late George (Orpha) Hill and Ila (Red) Brown. Martha worked in...
Tina L. Bruce Gross
Jul 22, 2025
Tina L. Bruce Gross, 60 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Tina was born on May 19, 1965, on Lockborne Air Force Base in Columbus, the daughter of Herbert J. and Elsie Farris.
Tina dedicated many years of...
Tonya M. Adair Vickers
Jul 20, 2025
Tonya Marie Adair Vickers, 51 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on Sunday, July 20, 2025, with her loving parents by her side.
Tonya was born on May 9, 1974, in Zanesville. She is the daughter of Richard (Sharon) Adair and Cyndi Deitenbeck. Tonya was a 1992 Graduate of Philo...
Helen J. Archibald
Jul 19, 2025
Helen J. Archibald, 93 of Philo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her residence.
Helen was born on December 4, 1931, in Noble County, to the late Wayne F. and Verna (Geary) Yerian. Helen dedicated her career to working at Dr. Schroder’s office, where she continuously helped patients with her...
Reverend Ronald G. Miller
Jul 17, 2025
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord!”
Earth felt its loss as Ronald Gilbert Miller, Sr., 90 of Nashport, ran into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Rev. Miller hoped that those who knew him could say of him, “He was a servant of God!”...
