Obituary Listing

Aug 25, 2022

James "Jim" Russel Smith, 77, of Zanesville passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Brookdale Memory Care.

Jim was born Nov 29, 1944 in McConnelsville, Ohio to Rollie John Smith and Wava Naomi (Mendel) Smith. After graduating from M&M High School in 1962, he married the love of his life Lue Ann (Carrel) Smith April 9,...

Aug 20, 2022

Michael W. McIntire, 74 of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2022.

He is the son of Shirley Joanne (Drake) and the late Clyde McIntire.

Mike was a graduate of Philo High School. He began his early years playing college football before proudly serving in the United States Army. After returning home, he...

Aug 17, 2022

Audrey F. Parsons, 80 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully at her home on August 17, 2022.

Audrey was born in Belmont on October 18, 1941. She is the daughter of the late Harold Steen and Josephine Gatten.

Audrey is survived by her family, friends, and her beloved dog Tillie.

In keeping with her...

Aug 16, 2022

Arthur E. Conn, 81, of Kimbolton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2022 after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Arthur was born in Canton, Ohio on October 9, 1940.  He is the son of the late Arthur Conn and Ruth (Hess) Furney.  He is preceded in death by his foster parents Josephine and Charles McCauley, two...

Aug 16, 2022

Robert E. Duffey, 79 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born in Zanesville, Ohio on March 24, 1943.  He is the son of the late Edward E. and L. Pauline (Mehaffey) Duffey and his step-mother, Thelma Bucey Duffey. He was a lifelong area farmer...

Aug 15, 2022

Michael “Mike” Loraditch, 63 of Cambridge, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 15, 2022 at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge.

Mike was born in Lorain, Ohio on December 17, 1958.  He is the son of Leo Francis Loraditch and Sue Ann (Burchett) Loraditch.  He was noted as being a quiet and loving man and he...

Aug 14, 2022

Lydia Jane Brown, 85 of Fresno, Ohio, went peacefully to be with the Lord, on August 14, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her home.

Lydia was born in Stow, Ohio on February 5, 1937.  She is the daughter of the late Harry and Lydia (Hamman) Edminister.  She was strong in her faith, enjoyed gardening, and...

Aug 11, 2022

Robert W. Rayner, 79 of Duncan Falls, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at Genesis Hospice, Morrison House in Zanesville.

Bob was born at his family home in Gaysport, on February 5, 1943.  He is the son of the late Hansome and Bessie G. (Osborn) Rayner. ...

Aug 8, 2022

Beulah L. Carpenter, 97 of Duncan Falls, went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2022 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House surrounded by her loving family.  Beulah was fortunate to live at home until two days ago.

Beulah was born on March 31, 1925 in Zanesville.  She is the daughter of the late J. Curtis and...

Aug 3, 2022

Jerry Ray Frame, 83 of Blue Rock, passed away, Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in the early morning, while at his home.

Jerry was born September 10, 1938 in Blue Rock where he spent his whole life raising Merino sheep.  He was the son of the late Cecil and Margaret (Mahon) Frame.

Besides being an area...

Jul 29, 2022

Raymond “Rocky” Carr, 62 of Malta, formerly of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022, while at his home with loving family by his side.

Rocky was born in Cambridge, Ohio on October 4, 1959. He is the son of the late Otis and Olive Carr. Rocky retired from Igel Construction as an operating engineer after...

Jul 28, 2022

Nema K. Mayle, 43, formerly of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2022 following a lengthy illness at Majestic Care of Columbus.

Nema was born in Zanesville, Ohio on May 8, 1979.  She is the daughter of the late Penney Ann Crane.  Nema worked as an STNA for the Adams Lane Care Center.

Nema...

Jul 27, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Starcher, 70 of Cannelville, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2022, while at her home and with her loved ones surrounding her.

Mary was born in Zanesville on November 4, 1951. She is the daughter of the late Andrew and Erma (Cullison) Rupe. Mary loved her time working as a potter at Burley Clay. Mary...

Jul 26, 2022

Alice Marie Cain, 83 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2022, at 6:11pm while at her home and surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born in Sonora, Ohio, on October 8, 1938. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Goldie (Reed) Fitzgerald. Alice enjoyed time with her family and her adventures in the...

Jul 25, 2022

David L. Quinn, Professor of Biology at Muskingum College succumbed, after a long battle to Parkinson’s disease at Morrison House, Zanesville, Ohio on July 25, 2022. He was the third son of Dr. John Quinn and Lois (Fisher) Quinn to pass away in as many years, Dr. Donald Quinn and Douglas Quinn.

Dr. David was a graduate...

Jul 25, 2022

Anita M. Finck, 54 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2022, while at her home.

Anita was born in Zanesville on July 1, 1968. She is the daughter of John R. Newland and the late Linda L. (Spencer) Newland. Anita loved to travel with no particular place to go. Anita loved to spend time with...

Jul 20, 2022

Harley D. “Buster” White, 71 of Thornville, passed away unexpectedly at Licking Memorial Health System in Newark on July 20, 2022.

Harley was born on April 6, 1951 in Zanesville.  He is the son of the late Harley D. and Bernice (Reedy) White.  Harley was a veteran of the Marine Corps and a retired truck driver.  He...

Jul 20, 2022

Anna Jeanette Miller, 91 of Norwich, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022 at The Oaks at Bethesda, while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Jeanette was born in Meigs Township of August 7, 1930.  She is the daughter of the late William and Florence (LePage) Street.  She was a homemaker, a member of the Chandlersville United...

Jul 20, 2022

Lester “Junior” Anderson, 87 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 20, 2022, while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.

Junior was born in New Carlisle, Ohio, on February 20, 1935. He is the son of the late Lester Sr. and Anna O. (Rogers) Anderson. Junior retired from...

Jul 15, 2022

George Phillip Barnett, 83 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family at the Beckett House of New Concord under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Phillip was born in Cumberland, Ohio, on April 4, 1939. He is the son of the late Francis E. and Elizabeth (Ward) Barnett. Phillip was...