Obituary Listing

Jul 26, 2016

Mary Jane Williams passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 while in the care of the Morrison House; she was 74 years old.  She was born in Cambridge, Ohio on May 8th, 1942 to William and Mary Mason.  Mary was an avid reader and loved collecting knick-knacks.  She enjoyed her Yard Sale Friends and Auction Buddies as well.

Jul 25, 2016

Sonny Elson, 67 of Philo, passed away on July 25, 2016 at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center following a brief illness.

Sonny was born in Newark, Ohio on January 2, 1949.  He is the son of the late Carl and Ida (Anderson) Elson.  He worked for several years at Campbells Market in Duncan Falls; he...

Jul 23, 2016

Lynn Ann Riggs, 53 of McConnelsville passed away peacefully at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Lynn was born in Zanesville on July 30, 1962 the daughter of Shirley Ann (Fox) Boughner of McConnelsville and the late Robert E. Scott.

Lynn worked as a waitress and then the...

Jul 19, 2016

C.J. “Jim” Saunders of Duncan Falls passed away quietly on July 19 at the age of 90.  He was born in northern Ohio in Homerville, the son of Clayton Bert Saunders and Amy Jones Saunders.  He attended Philo High School and the Kentucky Military Institute.  He graduated from the Ohio State University.  He joined the Navy and served as...

Jul 19, 2016

Donna “Jean” Huey, 88 of Zanesville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Zanesville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jean was born in Herndon, West Virginia on October 28, 1927.  She was the daughter of Henry Little and Mable (Wilson) Odell.  Jean had a love for nursing and caring for other that...

Jul 17, 2016

Barbara Swingle, 81 of Philo, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospice, Morrison House on July 17, 2016.

Barbara was born in Rose Farm, OH on March 2, 1935.  She was the daughter of the late Oscar Robert and Lenore (Sohressen) Colborn.  She worked for Ron Halls Auto Parts for most of her life; she enjoyed cooking and...

Jul 13, 2016

Roger Lee Bell, 66, of Cumberland passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016.  Roger was born February 13, 1950 in Zanesville, Ohio as the second of three children to the late Robert and Eleanore Bell of Cumberland, Ohio.

Roger graduated from Meadowbrook High School in 1968 and from West Liberty State College in 1972 with a...

Jul 5, 2016

Lyman G. Kastelic, 88 of Cumberland passed away peacefully at his residence on July 5, 2016.

Lyman was born in March 31, 1928 at #9 Fuller Camp near Cherokee, KS.  He is the only child of the late John Kastelic Jr. and Anna (Indihar) Kastelic.

He attended grade and high school...

Jun 30, 2016

Bruce Dean Bartlett, 50, of New Concord, Went to be with Jesus on June 30, 2016 at 6:16 pm at the Morrison House after a long illness.

Bruce was born in Zanesville on January 16, 1966 at Bethesda Hospital.  The son of Dale Bartlett and Lavonne Bartlett Marple.  He worked at the Starlight workshop, he...

Jun 30, 2016

Virginia Ann Mautz, 91 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2016 at the Helen Purcell Home in Zanesville.

Virginia was born in Wooster, Ohio on June 15, 1925.  She is the daughter of the late Benjamin J. Swinehart and Mary H. (Franks) Paul-Vaughn-Kutschbach.  She worked as an operator for Bell Telephone in Zanesville...

Jun 25, 2016

Andy S. Ankrom, 35 passed away at home on Saturday, June 25, 2016.  He was born on a Tuesday morning, July 9, 1980, the 2nd identical twin to a 5 minute older brother.

Andy was the son of Marti Betz-Ankrom of Duncan Falls and Steven Ankrom of Lancaster.

Andy played baseball and football...

Jun 24, 2016

Friends and relatives of Evelyn (Pug) Bates are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, June 25 at 1 PM at the College Drive Presbyterian Church in New Concord with Pastor Anne Weirich officiating.

Ms Bates passed away on March 14th at the Beckett House in New Concord where she had resided for 5 years. She retired...

Jun 23, 2016

Arica Danielle Kaiser passed away suddenly while visiting relatives in Caldwell, Ohio; she was 21 years old.  She was born in Cambridge on June 7th, 1995 to Jamie and Melissa Kaiser.  She attended Cambridge High School, and became an assistant manager at a McDonald’s restaurant ; a job she loved very much.  She enjoyed listening to music, cooking, and...

Jun 23, 2016

Virginia D. Hartman, 88, of Philo passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 23, 2016 while under the care of Cedar Hill Care Center in Zanesville.

Virginia was born on May 17, 1928 in Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Stanley D. and Ellen (Brooks) Mahon.  She worked for several years for Polly’s...

Jun 14, 2016

Florence “Ann” Ferris passed away peacefully in her home while in the loving presence of her family, on June 14th; she was 76 years old.  Ann was born in Highland Township on August 10th, 1939 to Charles and Ruth Gibson.  She married the love of her life, Jerry Ferris, in 1960 and shared 56 years with him.  She enjoyed...

Jun 6, 2016

Paul Dale McConnell, 67, of Nashport passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 6, 2016 at Mt Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.

Paul was born on March 20, 1949 in Dennison, Ohio.  He retired from the Longaberger Company where he worked security.  He loved spending time in the outdoors fishing and...

Jun 5, 2016

Christopher Dale Perkins passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 5th; he was 29 years old. Chris was born on March 2nd, 1987 in Zanesville, Ohio to Bradley and Cindy Jewett Perkins.  A long-time resident of New Concord, Chris had moved to Tulsa when a job opportunity presented itself. His journey in the working world began at Ruby Tuesday’s. From...

Jun 1, 2016

Daniel L. Grant, 59 of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly at Genesis Emergency Room on June 1, 2016.

Daniel was born in Zanesville on December 29, 1956, the son of the late Charles E. and Alice G. (Hall) Grant.  He previously worked for Essix on Ceramic Avenue.  He had a love for Motorcycles and enjoyed riding...

Jun 1, 2016

Gladys Magdalene Vejsicky passed away Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 in the presence of her family at the Morrison House/Genesis Hospice; after a brief illness at the age of 94. She was born January 20, 1922, to Ruldolf and Antonie (Pros) Tichy, Cleveland, Ohio. She was a graduate of James Rhodes High School, Class of 1940. She married James C....

May 31, 2016

Joseph “Joe” Junior Newell, 86, formerly of Philo, passed away on May 31, 2016 at Genesis Hospital.

Joseph was born on July 28, 1929 in Zanesville, the son of the late Lavellen and Helen (Weakley) Newell.  He worked for Essex Wire on Ceramic Avenue until he went to work for the Ohio Ferro...