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Darliss D. Mock
Jul 6, 2026
Darliss D. Mock, 90, of Frazeysburg, Ohio, joined her husband, Philip, and her twin sister, Donna, in heaven late Monday evening, July 6, 2026, at the farmhouse, surrounded by her devoted daughters and their families.
Born March 25, 1936, in Smithville, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Charles Edward & Edith Rebecca (Dye) Barr, and a 1954 Graduate...
Clifford Carl Gierke
Jul 1, 2026
Clifford Carl Gierke, 92, of Adamsville, died on his farm, Wednesday afternoon, July 1, 2026.
Born October 3, 1933, in Brady Lake, Ohio he was a son of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Dick) Gierke and a 1950 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. Clifford earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and was a medic in the United...
Richard Rex Biller
Jun 29, 2026
Richard Rex Biller, 87, of Zanesville, died Monday morning June 29, 2026, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.
Born December 7, 1938, in Frazeysburg, Ohio, he was a son of the late Orville B. and Bonnie (Powell) Biller and a 1957 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. Richard was Baptist by faith and served as Frazeysburg Marshall for over 10 years. The...
Judy Kay Leas
Jun 9, 2026
Judy Kay Leas, 78, of Dresden, Ohio died peacefully Tuesday morning, June 9, 2026, at Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care, Morrison House in Zanesville.
Born October 11, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Donald R. and Mildred M. (Sager) Lightell and a 1966 graduate of Coshocton High School. Judy obtained her associates degree from Columbus Business School in 1968...
Steven Craig Brennen
Jun 7, 2026
Steven Craig Brennen, 73, of Dresden, died Sunday evening June 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family.
Born March 29, 1953, in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Max E. and Marjorie J. (Cox) Brennen and a 1971 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Steve was a self-employed electrician and an United States Army National Guard Veteran. In the guard Steve was a...
Fred "Pap" Richard Wolford, Sr.
Jun 5, 2026
Fred “Pap” Richard Wolford, Sr., 88, died Friday morning, June 5, 2026, at Genesis Hospice Care, Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio.
Born August 12, 1937, in Frazeysburg, he was a son of the late Fred and Dorthey (Sheppard) Wolford. Pap proudly served in the United States Army and worked many years for Hanby Farms and Walmart as a driver. His passion...
Elsie I. Stevens
May 30, 2026
Elsie I. Stevens, 83, of Trinway, died Saturday afternoon, May 30, 2026, at her home.
Born September 4, 1943, in West Virginia, she is a daughter of the late Edward and Virginia (Hodge) Ball. She worked at Ohio Plastic in the 70’s , she owned and operated her own Marathon Gas Station in Dresden and was a weaver for the Longaberger...
Tamara Miller
May 24, 2026
Tamara Jean "Tammy" (Pape) Miller, of Groesbeck, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 73.
Funeral services will be held at Groesbeck Funeral Home on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. and the funeral service beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.
Tammy will be buried at 11:00 a.m....
Donna Joanne Kanaris
May 24, 2026
Donna Joanne Kanaris was born at 12:12am, May 24, 2026, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, and gained her angel wings the very same day. Donna Joanne was one half of a precious twin pair, her sister Josephine Marie Kanaris sharing this brief beginning of life by her side.
Though her time was extraordinarily brief, Donna’s memory is deeply cherished by those...
Josephine Marie Kanaris
May 24, 2026
Josephine Marie Kanaris was born at 12:10am, May 24, 2026, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. Though her time with us was as brief as a soft whisper in the breeze, her arrival brought a tender flicker of light and love into the hearts around her. Darling Josephine fluttered gently away on that very same day, leaving behind a quiet stillness...
Glen William Moran
May 21, 2026
Glen William Moran, 97, of Newark, Ohio died Thursday May 21, 2026, at the Selma Markowitz Inpatient Care Center located at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.
Born July 29, 1928, in Fallsburg, Ohio, he was a son of the late Loyd & Agnes I. (Clark) Moran and a 1946 graduate of Union High School. Glen proudly served in the United States...
John Byron Ridgway
May 16, 2026
John Byron Ridgway, 78, of Frazeysburg, died Saturday evening, May 16, 2026, at The Oaks at Northpoint, Zanesville.
Born October 16, 1947, in Columbus, he was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn (Bush) Ridgway and a 1966 graduate of the last Frazeysburg High School Class. John drove truck for Mercer Trucking and was an avid collector of everything. He...
Kandy Sue Cunningham
May 13, 2026
Kandy Sue Cunningham, 68, of Nashport, Ohio died late Wednesday night, May 13, 2026, at the Selma Markowitz Inpatient Care Center at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.
Born September 28, 1957, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Ralph G. and Shirley I. (Adams) Hupp and a 1975 graduate of Heath High School. Kandy was a Christian by...
Albert "Bert" Allen Kinsey
May 12, 2026
Albert “Bert” Allen Kinsey, 90, of Frazeysburg, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side.
Born July 9, 1935, in Zanesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Cline W. and Hazel E. (Moore) Kinsey and a 1953 graduate of Lash High School. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Education, and...
Sharon Rose McCarty
May 4, 2026
Sharon Rose McCarty, 72, passed away on May 4, 2026, just one day before her 73rd birthday. She was born on May 5, 1963, in Newark, Ohio.
Sharon lived a life marked by faith, gentleness, and devotion to others. She resided in several places throughout her life, including Nashport, Ohio; Greenville, South Carolina; Hangzhou, China; and Detroit Michigan. The highlight of...
Daniel "Dan" Thomas Williams
Apr 25, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Thomas Williams, 71, of Adamsville, Ohio died unexpectedly Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the home he lived in his entire life.
Born June 13, 1954, in Zanesville, he was a son of the late Richard “Dick” and Florence “Irene” (Wortman) Williams and a 1972 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Dan worked at LEER-United Technologies until they closed the Ohio...
Marjorie V. Seward
Apr 20, 2026
Marjorie V. Seward, 96, of Zanesville, died Monday evening, April 20, 2026, at Cedar Hill HealthCare & Rehabilitation.
Born July 26, 1929, in Dresden, Ohio to the late Howard and Goldie (Holdsworth) Lacy and a graduate of Jefferson High School. Marjorie was originally from Dresden but for the past 18 years she has made a home in Zanesville. She attended the...
Thomas "Tom" Eugene Williams
Apr 19, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Eugene Williams, 79, of Trinway, Ohio died Sunday night, April 19, 2026 at his home.
Born February 21, 1947 in Zanesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Bryce Harwell and Leona Maxine (Gray) Williams and a 1965 graduate of Jefferson High School. Tom was a member of Meadow View Church of Christ and help create and run...
Hallie Drue Dudley
Apr 18, 2026
Hallie Drue Dudley, 5 months 26 days, died unexpectedly Saturday April 18, 2026, at her home in Cambridge, Ohio.
Born October 22, 2025, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of Swaye E. Purtee and Dalton G. Dudley. Hallie brought such joy to her family. She will be deeply missed.
Hallie is survived by her mother, Swaye E. Purtee; father, Dalton G....
Bruce P. Thomas
Apr 14, 2026
Bruce P. Thomas, 84, of Dresden, died Tuesday evening, April 14, 2026, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
Born March 25, 1942, in Zanesville, a son of the late Percil O. And Eva P. (Jones) Thomas and a 1960 graduate of Crooksville High School. Bruce was a United States Army Veteran. He worked in shipping at The Longaberger Company and...
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