Obituary Listing

Dec 11, 2019

Doris Mae Brown, 77, of Lore City passed away peacefully on December 11, 2019 in her home while in the loving presence of her family.  She was born in Elyria, Ohio on December 30, 1941. She is the daughter of the late Arthur Galley and Ruth (Funk) Galley.  She worked as a Nurse’s Aide, she attended the Salvation Army...

Dec 7, 2019

John Glenn Holmes, 85, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2019 while in the care of th Beckett House of New Concord.  He was born on June 10, 1934 in Cambridge, Ohio to John A and Rosa Lee (Rowe) Holmes. John was the youngest of 13 children raised on the family farm in Westland Township, Guernsey County. John worked...

Dec 6, 2019

Sandra Mae Orr, 75, of Carlwick, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2019, at Cedar Hill Care Center in Zanesville, Ohio.

Sandra was born July 12, 1944 in Zanesville.  She is the daughter of the late Robert and Freda Wietzel.  She was a graduate of Philo High School and worked as a licensed optician for many...

Dec 5, 2019

Helen Ruth Nelson Sheppard, 75, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday December 5, 2019 while in the care of Genesis Hospice Morrison House.  She was born on September 11th 1944 in Bluff City, TN to Hubert and Grace (Hickman) Nelson.  Helen proudly served in the United States Army and retired as a nurse.  She married Arthur...

Dec 4, 2019

Sharon L. Stepleton, 73, passed away on Wednesday December 4, 2019 while in the care of the Willow Haven Nursing Home of Zanesville.  She was born in Newark, Ohio on May 5, 1946 to Roy and Evelyn (Gilmore) Bond.  She enjoyed fishing, playing Bingo, doing arts & crafts, watching I Love Lucy, and her cats. Sharon is survived by...

Dec 1, 2019

Roger E. Kuhn Sr. 64 of Philo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 1, 2019 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.

Roger was born November 7, 1955 in Zanesville, Ohio.  He is the son of the late Hubert “John” and Mary Jane (Starner) Kuhn.  He worked as a...

Nov 25, 2019

Anthony J. Burgio, 66 of Philo, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2019 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House.

Tony was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 7, 1953.  He is the son of the late Carl and Anna (Holowchik) Burgio.

Tony is survived by his son Nick (Shannon) Burgio of Flordia; his daughter, Michelle Burgio;...

Nov 23, 2019

Bonnie Jean George, 62, passed away on Saturday November 23, 2019 while in the care of Select Specialty Hospital.  She was born in Cambridge on June 1, 1957 to Maurice and Marybelle (Berry) George.

She leaves behind a daughter, Mary Ann Hollins, two granddaughters, Shantiquae and Gemmerria Hollins, fours sisters, Mildred “Kathy” Wheeler, Marilyn “Sue” McCune, Carolyn...

Nov 22, 2019

Harley “Vern” Coen, 85, of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, November 22, 2019.

Vern was born in Pennsylvania on February 4, 1934.  He is the son of the late Okey Coen and Julie (Brewer) Coen.  He was a member of the Duncan Falls Baptist Church.  He worked as a maintenance Forman for...

Nov 22, 2019

Michael Lee Dutro, 59, of Duncan Falls passed away after a brief illness on November 22, 2019 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Mike was born in Zanesville on May 29, 1960.  He is the son of Clyde “Gene” Dutro of Zanesville and the late Vera Jean (McFerren) Dutro.  He worked as a warehouse operator for Tree House...

Nov 20, 2019

Larry R. “Moose” Morris, 77, of Edgewater FL, formerly of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in Daytona Beach, FL. while under the care of Advent Hospital.

Larry was born in Zanesville on May 19, 1942.  He is the son of Edna (Shiplett) Baker of Norwalk, Ohio and the late Robert Morris.  He...

Nov 19, 2019

Roy “Ed” Higgins II, 42 , passed away in his home on Tuesday, November 19th, 2019.  Roy was born in Zanesville to Roy E. and Irene (Passwaters) Higgins on March 15, 1977.   Roy graduated from John Glenn High School in 1995, he then attended Ohio University of Zanesville and Zane State attaining his Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice.  Roy...

Nov 11, 2019

Vera Gayle Alexander, 85, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2019 while in the care of the Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.

Vera was born on October 28, 1934 in Morgan County.  She is the daughter of the late Ogle Coulson and Felma Bessie (Homman) Reed.  She enjoyed simple pleasures such as spending time working on...

Nov 10, 2019

Edward Bobb, 59 of Philo, passed away on November 10, 2019 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Edward was born in Zanesville on December 29, 1959.  He is the son of the late Fred and Leona (Wickham) Bobb.   He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and most especially he loved spending time with his children...

Nov 1, 2019

William “Will” Paul Power (infant) gained his angel wings on November 1, 2019. He is survived by his parents Jason and Jessica Power of Norwich. His grandmother Sandra Beatty of New Concord and grandparents Mark & Julie Richards of Norwich. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. A caring cremation has taken place. Farus Funeral Home of New...

Oct 15, 2019

Phillip Abella Jr., 62 of Zanesville passed away on October 15, 2019 at his residence.

Phil was born on July 2, 1957 in Zanesville.  He is the son of the late Phillip Abella Sr. and Kay Abella.  He was a past master with Lafayette Lodge F&AM #27 and he retired from Owens Illinois where he worked for...

Oct 15, 2019

Jerry Lee Henderson, 72 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2019 while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Jerry was born in Zanesville on September 22, 1947.  He is the son of the late Elmer and Margaret “Sis” Henderson.  He was a 1965 graduate of Philo High School.  He worked for Thompson Radio Supplies...

Oct 15, 2019

Irvine F. Carnes Jr., 75 of Zanesville, passed away suddenly at his home on October 15, 2019.

Irvine was born in Zanesville on March 10, 1944.  He is the son of the late Irvine F and Kathryn (Camp) Carnes Sr.  He was the owner and operator of Carnes Water Hauling for numerous years.  He enjoyed driving race...

Oct 11, 2019

Leroy “Neil” Richards, 96, of Zanesville, passed away on October 11, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Neil was born in Crooksville, Ohio on October 29, 1922. He is the son of the late, Edgar Leroy and Lillie Mae (Hallihan) Richards. He retired from Burnham Corp in 1985, where he had worked as a supervisor; he belonged to the...

Oct 11, 2019

Veda K. Dearinger, 71, of Blue Rock passed away peacefully on October 11, 2019 at Genesis Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

Veda was born August 18, 1948 in Hicksville, Ohio.  She is the daughter of the late Walter and Joyce (McFeters) Stickney.  She retired from Genesis Hospital where she worked in housekeeping for several years.  She...