Obituary Listing

Feb 26, 2016

Myron “Red” Wilson,72, passed away at 3:22 am on Friday, February 26, 2016, at Adams Lane Care Center.

Red was born February 3, 1944 in Zanesville to the late Thomas and Sarah Thompson Wilson. He worked  for United Technology, Halliburton, Norwich Stone and Gravel, and most recently was a church custodian. He was an avid reader about...

Feb 18, 2016

Charles “Chub” J. Gohring, 84, of Blue Rock passed away peacefully on February 18, 2016 at Willow Haven Care Center in Zanesville.

Chub was born on July 30, 1931 in Hemlock, Ohio.  He was the son of Charles Gohring Sr. and Flossie Mae Gohring.  He previously worked as a janitor for the Franklin Local School...

Feb 16, 2016

Sandra L. “Sandy” (Ralph) Suttles, 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 surrounded by her family.

Sandy was born on August 30, 1955 in Zanesville, OH, the daughter of the late Jack and Rachel Ralph.  She enjoyed spending time with her husband and her family.

Sandy is survived by...

Feb 14, 2016

Franklin R. Cogswell, 57 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2016 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House. Frank was born in Joliet, IL. on June 3, 1958. He is the son of Lucy L. Cogswell Stalnaker of Zanesville and the late Thomas Elwood Cogswell.

Frank proudly served his country in...

Feb 13, 2016

Joseph D. Van Reeth, 80 of Zanesville passed away peacefully on February 13, 2016 while under the care of Genesis Hospice at the Morrison House.

Joe was born in Rix Mills, Ohio, on August 20, 1935.  He was the son of Carl Joseph and Jessie (Shepherd) Van Reeth.  Joe was a 1953 graduate of New...

Feb 9, 2016

Melba C. Ferguson of Philo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 9th at the Morrison House in Zanesville.  She was 89 years old.

Melba was born in Zanesville on July 26, 1926, the daughter of Wilmer and Cecil Clapper.  She was a devoted wife and mother raising her three children and...

Feb 9, 2016

Rachel (Grable) Strong, 31 of Zanesville, Ohio went to be with our Lord on February 9, 2016, after a lingering battle with Leukemia.

Rachel is the Daughter of Martin (Natalie) Grable of Coshocton and Lisa Dovenbarger of Hopewell. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, her husband,  Jacob (Jake) Strong, whom she married on May 4, 2010....

Feb 8, 2016

Jim Rice Hughes Jr, 56 of Salt Lake City, passed away at Intermountain Medical Center following a brief illness.

Jim was born on September 29, 1960 in Spokane Wa, the son of James Hughes and Carol Frisbey.

Jim is survived by his parents, his wife Karma Hughes of Salt Lake City whom he married August...

Feb 8, 2016

Robert “Bob” Paul Aitken passed away peacefully in his home, while in the comforting presence of his family, after a battle with cancer, he was 68 years old.  Bob was born in Zanesville, Ohio to Kenny and Frances (Armbruster) Aitken on October 29th, 1947.  He proudly served in the National Guard; he worked at AK Steel for 35 years...

Feb 7, 2016

Hazel M. Thomas, 84 of Zanesville passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 7, 2016 at Genesis Hospital.

Hazel was born in Zanesville on May 5, 1931 the daughter of Frank E. and Marjorie E. Grant.  She was a former member of the Moose Lodge in Zanesville as well...

Feb 3, 2016

D. Kay Garber passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 3rd after a brief battle with cancer, she was 63 years old.  She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on June 25th, 1952 to Everet and Dorothy Powelson.  Kay enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, quilting, sewing, and riding together with her husband, Danny, on their motorcycle.  Kay cherished her...

Feb 2, 2016

Linda Hammer Bowers, 64 of Philo, passed away peacefully at 1:50 pm on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at Genesis Hospital following a short illness.

Linda was born on August 6, 1951.  She is the daughter of the late Edna Geraldine Hammer Brumage.  She was married to Richard Bowers on Nov 16, 1972, whom she missed...

Jan 30, 2016

Gary R. Wells, 80 of Chandlersville passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Gary was born in Zanesville on October 22, 1935.  He was the son of the late Larry R. and Ethel Wells.  He retired from The Lear Corporation in Zanesville and he enjoyed riding his Harley.

Gary is...

Jan 28, 2016

William “Bill” R. Nicholson passed away suddenly while in the care of Genesis Healthcare on Thursday, January 28th; he was 75 years old.  He was born in Byesville, Ohio on July 3rd, 1940 to Roger and Idora Nicholson.  Bill was a member of the New Concord United Methodist church, was a longtime member and former president of...

Jan 28, 2016

John “Jack”  V. Thompson, 58 passed away peacefully in his daughters arms on January 28, 2016 while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

Jack was born in Zanesville on March 19, 1957.  He was the son of Maxine J. Thompson of Philo and the late Robert Thompson.  He worked in construction and maintenance...

Jan 20, 2016

Louella Marie Neptune passed away on Wednesday, January 20th while in the care of Genesis Healthcare in Zanesville, she was 75 years old.  She was born in Roseville, Ohio on November 18th, 1940 to Ralph and Bernice Hina.  Louella worked in the office at Production Credit for 35 years, as well as the Guernsey County Treasurer’s Office for 15...

Jan 20, 2016

Clyde B. Donohue, 77, of Blue Rock, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2016 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  Clyde was born on January 21st, 1939 in Roane County, West Virginia, the son of the late William and Nettie (Parsons) Donohue.

Clyde retired in 2000 from Gould Manufacturing after 35 years of...

Jan 15, 2016

Joanne Elizabeth Conley Alwine passed away on Friday, January 15th in her home in Harrisburg, PA, she was 84 years old. She was born May 14th, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA to Dale and Winifred Conley.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 23rd at the New Concord Cemetery at 11AM, with pastor Anne Weirich officiating....

Jan 14, 2016

CHANDLERSVILLE: George M. Bobb, 69 of Chandlersville passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House. George was born January 30, 1946 in Crooksville, the son of the late Fred and Leona (Wickham) Bobb. He worked as an over the road truck driver; he was an avid outdoors man who loved to fish; he was a...

Jan 11, 2016

William C. Hamilton, 85 of Duncan Falls, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital on Monday, January 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born Novmber 5, 1930 in Zanesville the son of the late Otho P. and Alice Ada Hamilton. Bill was a faithful member of the Philo United Methodist Church, a 50+ year member of the...