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Kenneth Ray Dillon

Kenneth Ray Dillon

Feb 10, 2022

Kenneth Ray Dillon, 80 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully at his home on February 10, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Kenneth was born on June 29, 1941 in Pocahontas, Arkansas.  He is the son of the late Raymond and Dora (Lendhart) Dillon.  He was the owner and operator of Dillon’s Water and Oil Field Service. ...

Brittany N. Besser

Brittany N. Besser

Feb 8, 2022

Brittany Nicole Besser, 35 of Blue Rock, passed away following a long term illness on February 8, 2022 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

Brittany was born on September 1, 1986 in Marietta, Ohio.  She is the daughter of the late Sharon (Schriner) Quinn.  She enjoyed gardening and taking care of her rose bushes; she also...

John R. Huhn

John R. Huhn

Feb 8, 2022

John R. Huhn, 84 of New Concord, formerly of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022, at the Beckett House of New Concord after a long battle with Dementia.

John was born on August 9, 1937 on his family farm in Cumberland, Ohio. He is the son of the late Harry H. and Margaret E. (Moore)...

Micheal S. Bichard

Micheal S. Bichard

Feb 7, 2022

Micheal S. Bichard, 32 of New Concord, went to be reunited with the love of his life on February 7, 2022, while at his home.

Micheal was born on December 8, 1989. He is the son of Scot A. (Becky) Bichard and Katherine A. McLaughlin. Micheal loved to spend time outdoors, and he could always be found...

Roger Dale Blackstone

Roger Dale Blackstone

Feb 5, 2022

Roger D. Blackstone, 64 of Philo, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2022, after a long battle with cancer, and while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Roger was born in Zanesville on March 9, 1957. He is the son of the late James Blackstone and Doris (Dillion) Smith. Roger worked in construction, was a welder, and...

Timothy L. Williamson

Timothy L. Williamson

Feb 2, 2022

Timothy L. Williamson, 60 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2022, with his loving family by his side, while at Genesis Hospital.

Tim was born in Zanesville, on February 4, 1961. He is the son of the late Larry and Jean (Adams) Williamson. Tim worked as an apartment complex manager for many years. Tim was...

Louella I. Leis

Louella I. Leis

Feb 2, 2022

Louella I. (Thomas) Leis, 72 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2022 surrounded by her loving family, at Genesis Hospital.

Louella was born on November 22, 1949 in Zanesville.  She is the daughter of the late David and Ferrell “Louise” (Smith) Thomas.  She retired after over 40 years working for the Community Action Agency in...

Terry L. Nelson Sr.

Terry L. Nelson Sr.

Jan 31, 2022

Terry L. Nelson Sr., 74 of Nashport, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022, with his loving wife and sister by his side while at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House.

Terry was born in Zanesville on January 12, 1948. He is the son of the late Gerald E. and Flora Belle (Talbert) Nelson. Terry worked as a...

Ruthmarie Keffer

Ruthmarie Keffer

Jan 29, 2022

Ruthmarie Keffer, 82 of Nashport, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Ruthmarie was born on June 9, 1939 in Ravenna, Ohio.  She is the daughter of the late Charles  and Josephine M. (Lewis) Calvin.

Ruthmarie is survived by her three children, Megan Keffer, Captain Brian (Lisa)...

Harry F. Barr Jr.

Harry F. Barr Jr.

Jan 29, 2022

Harry F. Barr Jr., 72 of Byesville, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022, while at the Beckett House of New Concord.

Harry was born in Zanesville, on March 26, 1949. He is the son of the late Harry F. Sr. And Bertha L. (Voshel) Barr. He owned and operated several Oil and Gas businesses throughout the...

James F. Boetcher

James F. Boetcher

Jan 26, 2022

James Frederick Boetcher, 79 of Zanesville, Ohio passed away peacefully 26, January, 2022 in his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born January 29th, 1942, in Muskingum County, Good Samaritan Hospital to the late Harold and Helen (Collins) Boetcher.

He was a 62-year member of the “United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of...

Richard Allen Glover

Richard Allen Glover

Jan 24, 2022

Richard A. Glover, 68 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022, while at his home and with his loving family by his side.

Rich was born in Columbus on February 28, 1953. He is the son of the late Judson and Pansy (Collins) Glover. Rich worked as a tree climber for many years for...

Charles Knicely

Charles Knicely

Jan 21, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Knicely, 60 of New Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Beckett House in New Concord.

Chuck was born in Zanesville on July 19, 1961.  He is the son of the late Glenn and Merle (Dennison) Knicely. He worked for the Village of New Concord for many years, and he proudly...

Leslie R. Brown

Leslie R. Brown

Jan 21, 2022

Leslie Renee (Crawford) Brown, 57 of Blue Rock, earned her wings on January 21, 2022 after the long battle of Kidney Disease. Leslie was born in Canton, Ohio, on January 4, 1965. She is the daughter of the late Charles Crawford and Gloria (Wheeler) Brewer. Leslie loved watching races, wrestling, tending to her flowers, cooking, and baking, but most...

Ralph C. Mccready

Ralph C. Mccready

Jan 20, 2022

Ralph C. McCready, “Himself”, 76 of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife of 50 years by his side and under the care of Shriver’s Hospice.

Ralph was born on October 20, 1945 in Wheeling, West Virginia.  He is the son of the late Clarence Clay and Pearl Margaret (Scott) Hess McCready. Ralph...

Sandra K. Pettus

Sandra K. Pettus

Jan 19, 2022

Sandra K. Pettus, 60 of Crooksville, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 19, 2022.

In keeping with her wishes, a caring cremation will take place and no services will be held at this time. The Farus Funeral Home is caring for the Pettus family.

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Donald Wayne West

Donald Wayne West

Jan 19, 2022

Donald W. West, 89 of Norwich, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family and while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House. Don was born on February 14, 1932 in Sonora, Ohio. He is the son of the late Russell D. and Florence (Jones) West. He owned and operated Don...

Raymond Alexander Kulik

Raymond Alexander Kulik

Jan 17, 2022

Raymond A. Kulik, 61 of Duncan Falls, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 17, 2022, while at his home.

Ray was born in Cleveland on January 11, 1961. He is the son of the late Walter and Anna (Lucka) Kulik. Ray was an avid supporter of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and...

Betty Grace Mowery

Betty Grace Mowery

Jan 17, 2022

Betty Grace Mowery, 80, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 at the Morrison House while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Betty was born on August 28, 1941 in Coshocton.  She is the daughter of the late Lewis and Sarah (Elliott) Carpenter.

Betty is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jack...

Gary N. Harding

Gary N. Harding

Jan 17, 2022

Gary N. Harding, 80 of Philo, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 at Adams Lane Care Center in Zanesville.

Gary was born in Zanesville on August 24, 1941. He is the son of the late George and Nettie (Jones) Harding. Gary retired from Zanesville city jail where he worked in maintenance for over 30 years.

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