Obituary Listing

Aug 1, 2019

Robert H. Fortney Sr., 83 of Zanesville, passed away on August 1, 2019 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Robert was born in Sayer, Ohio.  He is the son of the late Robert and Ruby (Heller) Fortney.  Robert proudly served our country in the United Stated Navy. He retired from Children Hospital in Columbus and he also retired...

Jul 30, 2019

Russell L. Foraker, 70 of Chandlersville, on July 30, 2019, he was set free from his earthly body and is now enjoying the freedom and peace of Heaven with Jesus, surrounded by his loving family.

Russell was born in Zanesville on November 7, 1948.  He is the son of the late Charles and Isabel (Pyle) Foraker.  He...

Jul 30, 2019

Sharon L. Stiles, 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 while in the care of Adam’s Lane Heath Care while in the loving presence of her family.  She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 29, 1943.  Sharon was a strong woman who liked to dance, go on long walks, and work on puzzles.  She enjoyed traveling to...

Jul 26, 2019

Timothy “Timmy” Ray Staker, 50, of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday July 26, 2019, in the home he grew up in, after a battle with brain cancer surrounded by his loving family.   Timmy was born in Zanesville on August 21, 1968.  He is the son of Donald R. and Janet Marie (Harlan) Staker.  He graduated from Philo...

Jul 25, 2019

Mabel I. Spiker was welcomed into Heaven July 25, 2019 at the Beckett House in New Concord .  She was 95. She was born Mabel Irene Isch on March 14, 1924 to Benjamin F. and Selena  (Bennett) Isch in Pickens, West Virginia. She worked at Goodyear Aircraft Corp. in Akron, Ohio from 1942-45. She was a "Rosie the Riveter"!...

Jul 21, 2019

Margaret L. ”Pegge” (Morehead) Bradley, 89, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on July 21 , 2019 surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House. She was born on May 12, 1930 in Zanesville Ohio to Charles and Helen Morehead.

She was a member of the Concordia Eastern Star District...

Jul 20, 2019

Larry D. Lloyd, 73, of Blue Rock, passed away on Saturday,July 20, 2019, at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House .  Larry was born July 22, 1945 in Wakeman, Ohio  to the late Golden and Loretta (Boyes) Lloyd.  Larry served his country in the National Guard. He worked as a steel worker for 35 years at the Timken Company, attended...

Jul 13, 2019

Ann L. Stockum died peacefully in her home in Lancaster, Ohio, on July 13, 2019 while in the care of her son Bob. Ann was born in New Concord. Ohio on March 19, 1926. She attended New Concord schools, graduating in 1943. She earned her B.A. Degree from Muskingum College where she was a member of the F.A.D. Social...

Jul 10, 2019

Rose Anne Elmy, 70 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2019 at Genesis Hospital while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Rose was born in Pontiac, MI on April 17, 1949.  She is the daughter of the late Husdon Vernon and Mary R. Swain.

She is survived by her son Robert J. Swain...

Jul 9, 2019

Brian S. “Bub” Sheridan, 28 of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2019.

Bub was born on August 1, 1990 in Zanesville.  He was an avid sports enthusiast, most especially the Lakers, Cowboys and the Buckeyes.  He enjoyed golfing, playing sports and spending time with his family and friends.

Bub is survived by his...

Jul 9, 2019

“Susie” Mary Cavanaugh, 78, passed away on July 8th, 2019.  She was born on June 17th, 1941, and was the wife of Gerald “Jerry” Cavanaugh, mother of Kim (Lee Harrington) Schimmel of Cuyahoga Falls & Oxford, Ohio, Bill (Lou Ann Taylor) Schimmel of Zanesville, Ohio, and her Step-father, Jack Wilson, of Cambridge.  She is preceded in death by her...

Jul 6, 2019

Delores June Mattox passed away on July 6, 2019 at home surrounded by her adoring family. Born April 8, 1935 in Caldwell, Ohio to Hayden and Juanita Dennis, June grew up in Zanesville, Ohio. In 1952 she married her husband, Donald, who she met at a football game, and together they raised three boys: Robert, Mark and Brian. June...

Jul 6, 2019

Edna M. Allen,82, of Philo, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the Highland Oaks in McConnelsville.  Edna was born March 11, 1937 in Chandlersville to the late Otis and Gladys (Wion) Mitchell.  Edna worked for the Lear Corp on Linden Avenue for over 33 years. She was a member of the local machinist union and a member...

Jul 4, 2019

Paul Edward Lovingshimer, 76, of Roseville, passed away on July 4, 2019 at his residence.

Paul was born in New Lexington on January 31, 1943.  He is the son of the late Charles Edward and Sadie Mae Lovingshimer.  He was Baptist by faith and he worked as an electrician for GE and also as an operator for...

Jul 1, 2019

Robert Lowell Bolton, 91, passed away Monday afternoon, July 1, 2019, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH.

Robert was born April 30, 1928, Mercer County, Ohio, the son of the late Lewis McKinley and Christena Lenore (Rauch) Bolton. He was a 1946 graduate of York High School and married Betty Jean Romick October 8, 1949. Robert joined...

Jun 30, 2019

Dannette Jacquelyn Dicken, 55 of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on June 30, 2019.

Dannette was born in Zanesville on September 4, 1963.  She is the daughter of Roberta Dicken of Zanesville and the late Danny Dicken.  She dearly loved all of her grandchildren.

Dannette is survived by the love of her life,...

Jun 28, 2019

Barbara Jean Norris Smith, 94, passed away on June 28, 2019 while in the care of the Willow Haven Care Center in Zanesville, Ohio.  Barbara was born August 8th, 1924 to Wallace and Zona Moore Norris.  She spent Her childhood in Coshocton and Zanesville.  She married Willard “Bill” Smith on February 28th, 1942.  After starting her family in Chandlersville,...

Jun 27, 2019

Christine E. Williams, 63, of Schaum Avenue, Zanesville passed away in the early morning, at her home on Thursday, June 27, 2019.   Christine was born on October 17, 1955 in Cambridge to the late John and Teresa (Donovan) Fenwick.  She attended the St Nicholas Catholic Church in Zanesville.

She is survived by her husband, Mark A. Williams,...

Jun 26, 2019

Tom Hatcher, 81, passed away at his home on June 26, 2019.  He was born in New Concord on April 7, 1938 to William T. and Martha Elizabeth (Nelson) Hatcher.  Tom was a man of many interests; he loved racing Karts, was an avid car enthusiast, enjoyed R.C. vehicles, and tinkering with anything mechanical.  He was an amazing athlete...

Jun 24, 2019

Clara Inez (Rayner) Tysinger, 87 of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 8 pm.

Clara was born in Gaysport on January 3, 1932.  She is the daughter of the late Hansome and Bessie (Osborn) Rayner.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, especially gardening and taking care of...