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Sharon Hommel

Sharon Hommel

Jan 23, 2018

Sharon M. Hommel, 73 formerly of Philo, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2018 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Sharon was born in Lancaster on September 24, 1944.  She is the daughter of the late Jacob Roop and Dorothy Lescalleet.  She was a member of the Shelter House Assembly of God Church in Gaysport.

Sharon...

Kathleen A. Talk

Kathleen A. Talk

Jan 17, 2018

Kathleen A. Talk, 56 of Roseville, passed away on January 17, 2018 at Genesis Hospital following her battle with cancer and surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was born in Patterson, New Jersey on June 5th 1961.  She is the daughter of the late Arthur and Janet Merritt.

She was a...

Jerry M. Bates

Jerry M. Bates

Jan 17, 2018

ZANESVILLE: Jerry Myrl Bates, 85, of Duncan Falls passed away January 17, 2018 at Genesis Hospital with his family at his side. Jerry had resided at Cedar Hill Care Center for the last two years with his high school sweetheart and wife of 65 years, Freda (Warne) Bates. Born July 3, 1932 to the late Dallas and Georgia (Paisley)...

Dorothy R Yontz

Dorothy R Yontz

Jan 15, 2018

Dorothy R. Yontz, 65, passed away on Monday, January 15th, 2018 while in the care of Genesis Hospital.  She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 1, 1952 to John and Dorothy (Cumblidge) Randall.  She worked as a social worker after obtaining her Master’s Degree at OSU.  She was a loving wife and devoted mother.

She...

Norma Wickham

Norma Wickham

Jan 14, 2018

Norma Wickham, 79 formerly of Chandlersville, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2018 at Newark Care and Rehab.

Norma was born in Columbus on July 28, 1938.  She is the daughter of the late Leo and Adella Gussler and she worked for over 22 years for the Lear Corporation in Zanesville.

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Robert Hanes Davis

Robert Hanes Davis

Jan 8, 2018

Robert Hanes Davis, 80 of Chandlersville, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

Robert was born in Senecaville, Ohio, January 5, 1938.  He is the son of Arthur and Neva Hanes Davis.  He was a graduate of Cumberland-Spencer High School, Class of 1956.  He worked for Baltimore and Ohio...

Ashley Lynn Massey

Ashley Lynn Massey

Jan 8, 2018

Ashley Lynn Massey, 33 of Zanesville lost her 2 ½ year battle with colon cancer on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Ashley was born in Zanesville on July 2, 1984.  She is the daughter of Roger and Tamela (VanDyne) Massey.  She attended Maysville High School, she loved animals and keeping in...

Ron (`)  Cunningham

Ron (`) Cunningham

Jan 7, 2018

Ronald E. Cunningham, 44 of Zanesville, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at a result of an auto accident in Belle Valley, Ohio.

Ron was born on June 30, 1973 in Zanesville.  He is the son of Renee Cunningham and the late John Brown.  Ron was a 1992 graduate of Philo High School and...

Bryan F. Williams

Bryan F. Williams

Jan 4, 2018

Bryan F. Williams, 70, passed away at his home on January 4, 2017.

He is survived by his father, Russell Williams; his wife, Marilyn; his children, Michael (Tollie) Williams, Cherrie (Darren) Lett, Faith (Mike) Evans, Julie (Jamie) Parry; his grandchildren, Justin, Jordan, Harlee, Lucas, Ashlee, Joshua, Jensen, Jaylani and Jaxson; his great- granddaughter, Rilynn; he...

Timothy S. Thomas

Timothy S. Thomas

Jan 4, 2018

Timothy S. Thomas, 58 of Zanesville passed away on January 3, 2018 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room in Zanesville.

Tim was born in Zanesville on August 3, 1958.  He is the son of Howard and Shirley (Wisecarver) Thomas.

Tim is survived by his daughter, Megan Thomas of Frazeysburg; his grandchildren, Dalenna...

Robert "Bob" Leedom

Robert "Bob" Leedom

Jan 3, 2018

Robert P. “Bob” Leedom, 69, formerly of Zanesville, died at 2;22 A.M. January 3, 2018 at Genesis Morrison-Hospice House following a short illness.  He was born on June 27, 1948, in Zanesville, son of the late T. Everett and Verna Smitley Leedom.  He attended East Union Presbyterian Church with his parents and later Westwood Baptist Church.

Robert...

Vickie J. Bobb

Vickie J. Bobb

Dec 30, 2017

Vickie J. Bobb, 55 of Philo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her residence on Saturday, December 30, 2017.

Vickie was born in Zanesville on April 5, 1962.   She is the daughter of the late Clyde and Glenna (Devoll) Ulry.  She was a loving grandmother and adored every one of...

David Lee Rossiter, Sr.

David Lee Rossiter, Sr.

Dec 29, 2017

David Lee Rossiter, Sr., 72, of Cambridge passed away suddenly with his beloved family at his side; while in the care of Southeastern Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on September 25th, 1945 to Nathan Rossiter and Odessa Hickman.  Dave was loved by many, and his son, N.J. was his best friend.  He loved wrestling, watching...

John E. Welch

John E. Welch

Dec 27, 2017

John Welch, 63, of Philo passed away after a lengthy illness on December 27, 2017 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

John was born in Zanesville on January 27, 1954.  He is the son of the late John Forrest “Foby” and Dorothy Mae (Rambo) Welch.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

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L. Joan Ault

L. Joan Ault

Dec 27, 2017

Lois “Joan” Ault, 82, of Duncan Falls passed away on December 27, 2017 at her residence while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Joan was born in Coshocton, Ohio on November 30, 1935.  She is the daughter of the late William D Wolfe and Margaret Henderson.  She graduated from Philo High School in 1953 and...

Joseph A. Smith

Joseph A. Smith

Dec 26, 2017

Joseph Allen Smith, 47 of New Concord, passed away on December 26, 2017 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Joe was born on August 16, 1970 in Elkins, WV.  He is the son Mary Winan and the late Frederick Smith.  Joe was a family man who loved to cook and spend time in the Kitchen.  He...

Neil Thomas Sawyer

Neil Thomas Sawyer

Dec 26, 2017

Neil Thomas “Tom” Sawyer, 84 of New Concord, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of December 26, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born on December 29, 1932 in Canton, Texas; the son of Neil O. and Rella Sawyer.  He worked as a plumber / pipefitter for Local #95 in Cambridge where...

Wendi Durst

Wendi Durst

Dec 26, 2017

Wendi R. Durst, 50, of Zanesville passed away after a lengthy illness on December 26, 2017 at Genesis Emergency Room.

Wendi was born in Zanesville on March 31, 1967.  She is the daughter of Thomas and Bernice Durst of Zanesville. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Wendi is...

Virginia M. Thomas

Virginia M. Thomas

Dec 21, 2017

Virginia M. Thomas, 81 of Philo passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, December 21, 2017 at her residence.

Virginia was born on May 14, 1936.  She is the daughter of the late George and Voneda Thomas.  She previously worked for Carskadden Optical in Zanesville for over 30 years.  She was a loving...

Donald L. Stockum

Donald L. Stockum

Dec 18, 2017

Donald L. “Spike” Stockum passed away in his sleep last Monday morning, December 18, 2017, at 7:30 in the morning.  Don was the second child of Florence E. and Emmett L. Stockum, born on September 3, 1924.  Don was 93 years old.  He is survived by his wife of almost 72 years, Ann L. Stockum (Given), a New Concord...

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