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Paula Fraley-Hallowell
Feb 29, 2020
On February 29, 2020, after a tough fight, from one of the strongest ladies this family has ever loved, Paula lost her fight to Brain Cancer. To start her life, Paula was born on January 3, 1945, a daughter of the late Dutch and Faye Porter. She was one of 7 children to couple who presided in Dresden, Ohio....
John Raymond Matchett
Feb 27, 2020
John Raymond Matchett, 65, of Zanesville passed away in his home on Thursday, February 27, 2020. He was born on November 25, 1954 in Zanesville, Ohio to Donald Matchett and Rose Drake. John enjoyed shooting guns, hunting groundhogs, working out, reading about history, spending time with his family, and because he had such a wonderful sense of humor, making...
Vonda Bonifant
Feb 24, 2020
Vonda D. Bonifant, 57, passed away at the GHS Health Center of Perry County on Monday, February 24, 2020. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 22, 1962 to Jr. Bocook and Shelba West. Vonda loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Vonda is survived by her life partner, Ron Bonifant, her daughters, Sherry Hill...
Sally Ann (Price) Zink
Feb 20, 2020
Sally Ann Zink, 86 of Roseville went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
Sally was born in Roseville on December 2, 1933. She is the daughter of the late Neil and Myrtle E. Price. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she also attended the Cannelville United...
Ronald R. Clark
Feb 20, 2020
Ronald Robert Clark, 90, of Norwich was called Home to the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2020 while in the loving presence of his family. He was born on January 4, 1930 to Leo and Helen (Wehr) Clark in Noble County, Ohio. Ronald married the love of his life, Jean, on August 27, 1949. Ronald was an area farmer...
Sharyn Lee Hurd
Feb 18, 2020
Sharyn Lee Hurd, 72 of Zanesville, passed away on February 18, 2020 at the Oaks at Northpoint. Sharyn was born in Alexandria, MN on November 2, 1948. She is the daughter of the late Raleigh Lee and Eldoris Martha (Hoth) Livingstone.
Sharyn retired as a Social Worker for the Minnesota Housing Authority.
A caring cremation...
Alice Kathryn (Bokelman) Mccance
Feb 17, 2020
Alice Kathryn McCance, 77, formerly of New Concord, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, while under the care of Genesis Hospice.
Alice was born in Cambridge on January 2, 1943. She is the daughter of the late Everett Leroy and Marian Frances Bokelman. She was a 1960 Graduate of Cambridge High School, where she...
Clarence "Fingers" Hall
Feb 11, 2020
Clarence D. “Fingers” Hall, 58 of Cambridge, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Fingers was born in Cambridge on July 28, 1961. He is the son of the late Dorothy Covington. He loved hanging out and socializing with his family and close friends.
...Joy Luetta (Reed) Hudak
Feb 11, 2020
Joy L Hudak, 90, of Zanesville, passed away February 11, 2020 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born September 22, 1929, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Harley W. and Elsie M. (Dickson) Reed. She was a 1948 graduate of Lash High School. Mrs. Hudak retired from the Muskingum County Home in 1993 after 11 years of...
Dale R Geiger
Feb 9, 2020
Dale R. Geiger, 84 of New Concord and formerly of Stone Creek, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2020.
Dale is survived by his two daughters, Cathy (Chester) and Janet (Carl); his six grandchildren; his nine great-grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters; several nieces and nephews, and his special friend, Mary Ellen.
In addition to...
Nancy E Evans
Feb 7, 2020
Nancy Evans, 84, of New Concord passed away in the early morning hours of February 7, 2020 while in the care of the Beckett House. She was born on March 1, 1935 in Zanesville to the late Raymond and Lovisa (Dillon) Muse. She worked for the American Red Cross for 27 years. Nancy was a member and Past Matron...
Betsy A. Hiett
Feb 3, 2020
Betsy Anne Hiett, 61 of New Lexington, passed away suddenly on February 3, 2020.
Betsy loved life and enjoyed living it to the fullest.
Betsy was born in Rochelle, IL on January 14, 1959. She is the daughter of Louise (Hall) Hiett of Hernando, FL and the late Edward Lee Hiett. She was the loving...
David A. Miller
Jan 31, 2020
David A. Miller of Cambridge passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 in SEORMC following an extended illness. Since 1988 David lived at Cambridge Developmental Center, which he considered his home.
David was born on September 5, 1959 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Donald and Veronica Miller. He is survived by many...
Harold "Jerry" Smith
Jan 30, 2020
Harold “Jerry” Smith, 77, of Beverly, formerly of Norwich passed away on January 30, 2020. Jerry was born in Marietta, Ohio on February 25, 1942 to Harold A. and Pauline (Ingraham) Smith. He worked in factory maintenance at Lumi-Lite Candle for over 38 years before retiring. He loved camping, listening to the Reds on the Radio and cheering on...
Wayne H. Dearth
Jan 26, 2020
Wayne H. “Sonny” Dearth Jr., 83 of Philo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 26, 2020 at the Morrison House while under the care of Genesis Hospice.
Wayne was born on November 27, 1936 in Pennsville. He is the son of the late Wayne H. and Zepha Dearth. He was a retired farmer...
Mitzi Marie Shook
Jan 23, 2020
It pains me to admit it, but apparently, I have passed away. Everyone told me it would happen one day but that’s simply not something I wanted to hear, much less experience. Once again I didn’t get things my way! That’s the story of my life. Not really, I have had a really great life!
And while...
Evelyn M. Morrison
Jan 22, 2020
Evelyn M. (Knicely) Morrison, 90 of Philo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was born in New Concord on January 17, 1930. She is the daughter of the late William Blain and Fanny Elizabeth (Garber) Knicely.
Evelyn was a housewife for 71 years and she also worked most of that time on the family...
R. Kevin Geyer
Jan 22, 2020
R. Kevin Geyer, 62, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully January 22, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 24, 1957. He is the son of the late Sharon (Phil) Ramsey and Richard Geyer.
Kevin was a 1976 graduate of Merritt Island (Florida) High School. He was employed by Kennedy Space Center, Halliburton Services, Ron...
Bradley K. Paul
Jan 19, 2020
Bradley K. Paul, 56, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at Genesis Emergency Department on January 19, 2020, from complications of COPD. He was born on May 24, 1963. Brad was the son of Bonnie Paul and the late Donald F. Paul. Brad was a 1981 graduate of Philo High School. He defended our country in the United States Marine...
Wayne Edward Belknap
Jan 17, 2020
Wayne Edward Belknap, 66, of Cambridge, passed away while in the care of Altercare of Coshocton. He was born on February 15, 1953 in Muskogee, OK to Lloyd and Dolores (Crow) Belknap. Over the years he drove truck, installed cable, and worked as a timber man. He was baptized at 1st Baptist church, in Okay, OK in 1995.
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