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Loas (Bresock)  Gerlach

Loas (Bresock) Gerlach

Aug 17, 2020

Loas Bresock Gerlach, 87 (though she would say 29) of New Concord, confident of the love of her Savior, laid down her burdens August 17, 2020.  Born to Howard and Sally Hepburn Bresock September 13, 1932 in Shadyside, Ohio, she attended Malta-McConnelsville High School, where she met the love of her life, Rudy Gerlach.  They wed on December 16,...

Harry "Buddy" Krouskoupf

Harry "Buddy" Krouskoupf

Aug 15, 2020

Harry H. “Buddy” Krouskoupf IV, 27 of New Straitsville, passed away as the result of a motorcycle accident on August 15, 2020. Buddy was born on April 24, 1993 in Zanesville. He is the son of Sandy (Kenny) Harper and Harry H. “Bud” Krouskoupf III. He was a 2012 graduate of Maysville High School and Mid-East Career and Technology...

John R. Parrish Jr.

John R. Parrish Jr.

Aug 14, 2020

John R. Parrish Jr., 57 of Chandlersville passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2020 at Harrison Community Hospital Emergency Room in Cadiz, Ohio.

John was born on April 26, 1963.  He is the son of John R. Parrish Sr. of Chandlersville and the late Lula Belle (Robinson) Parrish.  He worked as an electrician for Hanna Electric for...

Margaret Rose Blair

Margaret Rose Blair

Aug 13, 2020

Margaret ‘Rose’ Blair, 74 of Zanesville passed away peacefully on August 13, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Rose was born in Morgan County, Ohio on January 21, 1946.  She is the daughter of the late Edward and Nova (Bates) Poultin.  She was a loving wife to her husband of 31 years, a loving mother, grandmother and...

Aaron J. Phillips

Aaron J. Phillips

Aug 12, 2020

Aaron J. Phillips, 37 passed away at Genesis Hospital CCU on August 12, 2020.

Aaron was born in Mansfield, Ohio on January 24, 1983.  He enjoyed working with his hands, and was known as a ‘jack of all trades’.  He worked as a welder and he had a big heart. He wanted to help everyone that he...

Kathleen Sue Pletcher

Kathleen Sue Pletcher

Aug 2, 2020

Kathleen Sue (Dunkle) Pletcher, 69 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2020 at Continuing Healthcare at Adams Lane.

Sue was born in Zanesville on February 27, 1951.  She is the daughter of the late Wayne and Florence (Liff) Dunkle.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Sue is survived by...

Justin A. Harris

Justin A. Harris

Jul 31, 2020

Justin A. Harris “Chainsaw”, 25 of Blue Rock passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2020 as the result of an auto accident.

Justin was born in Zanesville on January 14, 1995.  He is the son of John W. III and Tonya M. (Hutson) Harris.  He worked for Deitrick Lawn Care, he enjoyed mudding, fishing, riding his four...

Verna Jean (Mcgilton)  Huhn

Verna Jean (Mcgilton) Huhn

Jul 29, 2020

Verna Jean (McGilton) Huhn, 82 of Cambridge, formerly of Cumberland, went to be with the Lord July 29th 2020 at Genesis Hospice of Zanesville.  Verna was born January 9th, 1938 in Stark County, daughter of the late Andrew and Newrene (Duff) McGilton.

A treasured wife, mother, beloved grandmother and great grandmother, she retired from NCR.  She loved...

Steven Moore

Steven Moore

Jul 27, 2020

Steven (Penie) A. Moore 78, of Chandlersville passed away peacefully at his home on July 27, 2020.

Steve was born in Nashport on July 16, 1942. He is the son of the late Arthur and Alice (Lula) (Bay) Moore Wickham. He is also the step son of the late Marshall Wickham who he adored and raised him....

Russell H. Butler

Russell H. Butler

Jul 27, 2020

Russell H. Butler, 78 of Philo, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 27, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Russ was born in Mount Sterling, Ohio on November 4, 1941.  He is the son of the late Harold Butler and Eunice and Robert Browning.  He retired from Burnham Foundry after 42 years.  He enjoyed working...

Nancy Lucille (Knicely)  Davis

Nancy Lucille (Knicely) Davis

Jul 25, 2020

Nancy Lucille Knicely Davis, 95, formerly of New Concord went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2020; while in the care of Clay Gardens Place of Zanesville.  She was born in Norwich, Ohio on January 3, 1925 to William Blaine and Fanny Elizabeth Garber Knicely.  She graduated from Adamsville High School and Columbus Business School.  After...

Rita Jean (Campbell)  Martin

Rita Jean (Campbell) Martin

Jul 24, 2020

Rita Jean (Campbell) Martin, 85, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 while in the care of Genesis Hospital.  She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on June 2, 1935 to Edwin and Mary (Norman) Campbell. Jean was a loving wife and doting mother who cherished her family and treasured her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She and her husband, Ivan,...

George M. Wyer

George M. Wyer

Jul 22, 2020

George M. Wyer, 71 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020.

George was born in Crooksville on December 23, 1948.  He is the son of the late Meade C. and Bertha Mae Wyer.  He worked for the Village of Roseville Water Department, he enjoyed playing bingo and he loved spending time with his family and...

Laura J. Shipley

Laura J. Shipley

Jul 18, 2020

Laura J. Shipley, 87 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020 at The Morrison House while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Laura was born in Zanesville on April 22, 1933.  She is the daughter of the late Tony and Rosanna Kinney Hansel.  She was a longtime member of the Brighton Presbyterian Church and the...

Arthur E. Sheppard

Arthur E. Sheppard

Jul 12, 2020

Arthur Eugene Sheppard, 75, formerly of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2020 in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Arthur was born in Philo on November 30, 1944.  He is the son of the late Philip C. and Lelah (Turner) Sheppard.  He graduated from Philo High School and from The Ohio State University.  He was the starting goalie...

Kenneth R. Mcgee

Kenneth R. Mcgee

Jul 12, 2020

Kenneth R. McGee, 71, of New Concord passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, July 12, 2020.  Kenny was born in Zanesville, OH on January 9, 1949; the son of the late Robert and Donna McGee.  Kenny graduated from John Glenn High School in 1966 and attended Muskingum College.  He, along with his dad, operated McGee and Son...

Matt S Fitz

Matt S Fitz

Jul 12, 2020

Matthew Scott Fitz, 44 of Zanesville, passed away at his residence on July 12, 2020.

Matt was born in Zanesville on February 1, 1976.  He is the son of Bridgette (Allbright) Fitz of Zanesville and Terry Lee (Ida) Fitz of Philo.

Matt attended Philo High School, He was a free spirit who loved motorcycles, trucks,...

George W Allender

George W Allender

Jul 11, 2020

George William (Bill) Allender, age 86, of Cambridge, passed away at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 10, 1933 in Winterset, the son of the late Ralph and Francis Flood Allender and step-mother Hazel Allender.  He was raised by his grandparents,...

James A. Martin

James A. Martin

Jul 2, 2020

James A. Martin, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 2, 2020 at his home in Philo.

Jim was born in Zanesville on July 19, 1936.  He is the son of the late Quentin H. Martin and Helen G. (MacLachlan) Pollatz.  He retired from the Ohio Ferro Alloy after 30 years working as...

Shirley A. Boughner

Shirley A. Boughner

Jun 29, 2020

Shirley A. (Fox) Boughner, 83, of McConnelsville went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Shirley was born in Cumberland on April 11, 1937.  She is the daughter of the late James H. and Opal J. (Alton) Fox.  She graduated from Cumberland High School and the Meredith Business College and...

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