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Denise A Knowlton
Jan 11, 2017
Denise Knowlton, 59, of New Concord passed away suddenly while in the loving presence of her family, while in her home on Wednesday, January 11th, 2017. She was born in Washington, PA on October 11th, 1957 to Carl and Gloria Manni. Denise enjoyed shopping and going on family vacations, most especially when she went to the Florida keys. She...
Carol A. Grandstaff
Jan 6, 2017
Carol A. Grandstaff, 77 of Blue Rock passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Genesis Hospice.
Carol was born in Roseville on October 16, 1939. She is the daughter of the late Charles and Lela (Reynolds) Burkett. She previously worked...
Marilyn Ritterbeck
Jan 5, 2017
Marilyn M. Ritterbeck, 85 of Zanesville, went to be with her Lord at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House. Marilyn was born May 6, 1931 in Zanesville, OH the daughter of the late Ray C. Mendenhall and Hazel (Cartwright) Dick. She was a very loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a...
Joann Wilson
Jan 1, 2017
Joann Wilson, 76, passed away on January 1st, 2017 while in the care of the Countryview Assisted Living Facility in Lore City. She was born on September 15th, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to Robert and Julia (Adamik) McCullough of Byesville. She worked as an R.N., for both Dr. Spragg and Bethesda Hospital, until she retired in 1999. She was...
Bernice E. Mckirahan
Dec 31, 2016
ATTENTION:
Due to weather, the services will be held at the Farus Funeral Home of New Concord at 11, with a committal service taking place immediately thereafter at New Concord cemetery.
Bernice E. McKirahan passed away on December 31st, 2016 while in the care of Grant Hospital following an accident; she was 93...
Russell V. Brown
Dec 28, 2016
Russell V. Brown, 73, passed away while in the presence of his family on Wednesday, December 28th while in the care of the Beckett House and Genesis Hospice in New Concord, Ohio. He was born on November 1, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Russell G. C. and Marjorie (Smith) Brown. Mr. Brown was a graduate of DeVilbiss High...
Larry E. Freeman
Dec 22, 2016
Larry E. Freeman, 70, of Chambersburg, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 at his home. Born April 22, 1946 in Zanesville, OH, he was the son of Sylvia M. (West) Freeman Barker of Ohio and the late Bernard W. Freeman. He was the husband of Diane M. (Sollenberger) Freeman whom he married May 5, 2012.
Upon his...
Kathryn L. Hayes-Hughes
Dec 20, 2016
Kathryn L. (Williamson) Hayes - Hughes, 94 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Brookdale of Zanesville.
Kathryn was born in Zanesville on November 12, 1922. She is the daughter of the late Jaye Bryan and Mary (Hock) Williamson. She previously worked as a secretary for the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn,...
Albert "Ab" E. Fitz
Dec 17, 2016
Albert “Ab” E. Fitz, 88, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 17, 2016 at his home in Philo.
Ab was born on April 1, 1928 in Philo. He is the son of the late Bernard G. and Lena (Bell) Fitz. He retired in 1991 from the Ferro Corporation in Crooksville after 34 years of service. He...
Rev. Carl R. Finley
Dec 17, 2016
Rev. Carl R. Finley, 89, of Zanesville, went to be with his Lord, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 17, 2016 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House in Zanesville. Carl was born July 16, 1927 in Monroe, MI, the son of the late Josie and James Finley.
He...
Robert D. Fuller
Dec 15, 2016
Robert D. Fuller Sr, 91 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, December 15, 2016 at his residence while under the care of Genesis Hospice.
Robert was born in Zanesville on June 26, 1925. He is the son of the late George Howard and Norma Salome (Butler) Fuller. He began...
Rocky F. Boggs
Dec 14, 2016
Rocky F. Boggs, 70 of Cumberland, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 with his daughters by his side. Rocky loved God's promise in Joshua 1:5 God would never leave him or forsake him.
Rocky was born in Portsmouth, OH on February 16, 1946. He is the son of the late Earl and...
George "Bill" Aitken
Dec 13, 2016
George W. “Bill” Aitken passed away on Tuesday, December 13th, 2016 while in the care of Genesis Hospital; he was 70 years old. He was born on November 22nd, 1946 in Zanesville to Kenneth and Frances (Armbruster) Aitken. He enjoyed talking to people, going to his grandchildren’s ball games, watching sports, and farming. He proudly served in the United...
Gene P. Harding
Dec 12, 2016
Gene Harding, 78 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2016 at his residence while under the care of Genesis Hospice.
Gene was born on July 26, 1938 in Noble County. He is the son of the late Grover P. and Blanche C (Braden) Harding. He was an avid fisherman and he loved...
Jess Richard Shuster
Dec 9, 2016
Jess Richard Shuster, 36 of Chandlersville passed away unexpectedly on the evening of December 9, 2016 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room. Jess gave the gift of life thru organ and tissue donation.
Jess was born in Zanesville August 2, 1980. He loved Fishing, Football, his Friends and most especially his Family.
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Marion E. Fisher
Dec 6, 2016
Marion E. Fisher, 93 of New Concord, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.
Marion was born in Norwich, Ohio on February 19, 1923. She is the daughter of the late Alvin C and Gertrude C. Fisher. She graduated from New Concord High School in...
Lorna Anders
Dec 6, 2016
Lorna Anders, 80 of Zanesville passed away peacefully on the afternoon of December 6, 2016. Lorna was born in Zanesville on August 25, 1930.
In keeping with her wishes a cremation will take place and no services will be observed.
Nolan Gail Prouty
Dec 1, 2016
Nolan Gail Prouty, 80, passed away in his home in the loving presence of his family. He was born on September 1st, 1936 in Norwich, Ohio to Merle and Josephine (Pyle) Prouty. Gail proudly served as a member of the United States Army, and worked for 24 years as a Highland Township Trustee. His true calling in life was...

Clyde E. Barnett
Nov 30, 2016
Clyde E. Barnett Sr., 71 of Zanesville passed away peacefully on November 30, 2016 at Adams Lane Care Center while under the care of Genesis Hospice.
Clyde was born in Zanesville on September 12, 1945. He is the son of the late Clarence and Ruth Barnett.
Clyde is survived...
Florence "Joy" Butler
Nov 27, 2016
Florence “Joy” Butler,90, of Nashport, passed away Sunday, Nov 27, 2016, at her home. Joy was born December 12, 1925 in Beverly, Ohio to the late Andrew and Lucy (Dixon) Mick.
Joy was a Secretary for the Steubenville Herald and was co-owner and operator with her husband of Butler & Son Tire Shop on Putnam Avenue. Joy...
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