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William Harrison Marshall

William Harrison Marshall

Oct 10, 2016

William Harrison Marshall, 82, of Duncan Falls passed away peacefully at his residence on October 10, 2016.

Harrison was born on June 9, 1934 in Mount Vernon, Ohio.  He is the son of the late Francis Marshall and Flossie Taylor Pennybaker.  He worked as the owner and operator of Rocky Hill Transmission in Rocky Hill,...

David R. Wilson

David R. Wilson

Oct 9, 2016

David R. Wilson, 49 of Zanesville passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 9, 2016 surrounded by his family.

David was born in Zanesville on July 7, 1967 the son of Robert and Zampa Wilson of Blue Rock.  He worked for 28 years as a carpenter and mason for Jay Baker Construction.  He...

Timothy C. Donahue

Timothy C. Donahue

Oct 8, 2016

Timothy “Tim” Charles Donahue, 25 of New Lexington, passed away on October 8, 2016 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.

Tim was born on January 5, 1991 in Zanesville.  He is the son of Mary Jo and Wayne Ronk of Ariton, AL.  Tim went to New Lexington High School and he worked for...

Donald M Castor

Donald M Castor

Oct 8, 2016

Donald McCall Castor passed away on Saturday, October 8th while in the care of the Beckett House; he was 94 years old.  He was born in Otsego, Ohio on April 2nd, 1922 to Walter L. and Pansy (McCall) Castor.  He graduated Otsego High School, and attended Muskingum University for a year before enlisting in the Air Corps.  During his...

Richard L Withers

Richard L Withers

Oct 7, 2016

Richard L Withers passed away peacefully in his home on Friday October 7th, he was 87 years old. Richard was born on June 14th, 1929 in Zanesville, Ohio to Edgar and Pauline (Mason) Withers.  He worked as a Roll Grinder for Armco.  Richard loved to play poker, go fishing, and watching the Buckeyes play ball.

He is...

Carol Ann Mitchell

Carol Ann Mitchell

Oct 6, 2016

Carol Ann Mitchell,70, of High Freeland Road,  Chandlersville passed away on Thursday (Oct 6, 2016) at Genesis Health Care. Carol was born March 4, 1946 to the late Orlando and Mary (Pauli) Padovani.

Carol was a Catholic by faith. She is survived by her partner of 22 years, William E. Perkins of the home.

Her...

William "Bill" Essex

William "Bill" Essex

Oct 5, 2016

William (Bill) E. Essex, 75, of New Concord passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 5th.  He was born on August 12th, 1941 in Hemlock, Ohio to Ernest and Mary (Sanders) Essex.  He retired from Rockwell International of Newark, Ohio, and was the Founder and Co-owner of the Essex Auto Body, New Concord, Ohio.  He was active...

Susan M. Neal

Susan M. Neal

Sep 29, 2016

Susan M. Neal, 54 of Zanesville passed away unexpectedly at her residence early in the morning of September 29, 2016.  A caring cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Arthur Lewis Herron

Arthur Lewis Herron

Sep 28, 2016

Arthur L. Herron, 65, of Cumberland went to be with the Lord on September 28th, 2016.  He was born on November 15th, 1950 in Zanesville, Ohio to the Late Asa and Esther Herron.  He was a 1968 graduate of John Glenn High School, and resided in Rich Hill Township his whole life.  An avid farmer, Arthur truly had a...

Melissa Sue Parrish

Melissa Sue Parrish

Sep 21, 2016

Melissa Sue Parrish passed away at the Beckett House of New Concord on Wednesday, September 21st, she was 42 years old.  She was born in Cambridge, Ohio on May 26th, 1974 to John and Lula (Robinson) Parrish.  She loved to babysit, and treasured the time she spent with her grandchildren. She is predeceased by her mother, and her sisters,...

Shirley M. Smith

Shirley M. Smith

Sep 20, 2016

Shirley M. Smith, 77, of Philo passed away peacefully on September 20, 2016 while under the care of Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Shirley was born on December 13, 1938 in Coshocton, OH.  She previously worked as a bartender for various establishments in the Zanesville area including Town House, East End Café and The 77 Club.  She is...

Jeffrey P. Mcavoy

Jeffrey P. Mcavoy

Sep 15, 2016

Jeffrey Paul McAvoy, 63 of Zanesville passed away peacefully on September 15, 2016 while under the care of Heartland-Fairfield Care Center in Pleasantville, OH.

Jeff was born in Zanesville on March 14, 1953.  He is the son of the late Shirley M. and Paul B. McAvoy.  He loved cars and enjoyed working as a exhaust...

Juanita Hammers

Juanita Hammers

Sep 15, 2016

Juanita M. Hammers, 83, of Glenford, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2016 at Genesis Hospital while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Juanita was born on November 2, 1932 in Cumberland, the daughter of the late Myron and Opal (Yerian) Rhinehart.  She retired from Essex Wire in Zanesville after 36 years of service.  She...

Donna J. Durst

Donna J. Durst

Sep 13, 2016

Donna J. Durst, 85 of Philo, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 13, 2016 at her residence.

Donna was born on November 26, 1930 in Duncan Falls.  She is the daughter of the late Forrest and Clarice (Trout) Hartman.  She was a member of PERI and she previously worked for...

Patsy Ellen Pennell

Patsy Ellen Pennell

Sep 11, 2016

Patsy E. Pennell passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 11th, 2016 while in the care of the Beckett House of New Concord; she was 78 years old.  She was born in Cambridge, Ohio on January 20th, 1937 to Russell and Kathyrn  (Tuttle) Meighen.   Patsy was a dedicated wife and loving mother, who enjoyed the...

Donald E. Wilson

Donald E. Wilson

Sep 10, 2016

Donald E. “Zeke” “Horse Trader” Wilson, 90 of Blue Rock passed away peacefully at Highland Oaks Care Center in McConnelsville on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Donald was born on October 3, 1925 in Blue Rock, the son of the late Curtis and Myrtle (Revenaugh) Wilson. He was a self-employed dump truck driver for over 55 years hauling...

Rhonda Kay Baker

Rhonda Kay Baker

Sep 8, 2016

Rhonda Kay Baker passed away on Thursday, September 8th, 2016, she was 50 years old.  She was born in Franklin, Ohio on March 24th, 1966 to Stephen and Oneda Baker.  Per her family’s wishes, she will be cremated.  She is being cared forby the Farus Funeral Home.

Fred Cody Forester

Fred Cody Forester

Sep 5, 2016

Fred C. Forester, 35 of Columbus passed away in Columbus.

Fred was born November 22, 1980 the son of Patty Forester of Roseville and the late Pearl Forester.  He previously worked for Four Seasons Motor Sales in Columbus.

Fred is survived by his mother, his children Shania Forester, Jasmine Forester, Austin...

Arnold R Simns

Arnold R Simns

Sep 5, 2016

Arnold R. Sims, 78, of Philo, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2016 while under the care of Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  Arnold was born in Somerset, Ohio on April 19th, 1938; the son of the late Fred and Sylvia (Anderson) Sims.  He enjoyed working on old cars; he began driving for Dunn Trucking and retired from...

Dean Bradford

Dean Bradford

Sep 2, 2016

Dean Bradford, passed away while in the care of the Morrison House in the early morning hours of Friday, September 2nd; he was 78 years old.  He was born in Edgewood, Illinois on May 9th, 1938 to Leon and Maud Bradford.   He owned and operated the Easy Drilling Company as well as Bradco Energy.   He enjoyed riding his Harley,...

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