Nancy L. Shumate
Aug 30, 2026
Nancy L. Shumate, 74, of Dresden, died Sunday morning, August 30, 2026, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.
Born December 16, 1951, in Zanesville a daughter of the late Rodney “Jack” and Dorothy (Brooks) Morrison Sr. and a 1969 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. She worked at Johnson's Restaurant as a teenager, Longaberger Co. for a few years and later ran the Pizza...
Patricia "Pat" Lynn Palmer
Aug 29, 2026
Patricia Lynn (Corso) Palmer, 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 29, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.
Pat was born on September 9, 1947, in Jackson Heights, New York. After her father passed away at the young age of 31 from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, she moved with her mother and little sister to...
Bonnie Mae Vinsel
Aug 17, 2026
Bonnie Mae Vinsel, 100, of Zanesville, died Monday afternoon, August 17, 2026, at Helen Purcell Home.
Born January 25, 1926, the only child of the late Fred and Anna (Hobbs) Atkinson. Bonnie graduated from New Concord High School and Ohio University. She taught at Jack and Jill Preschool and in the West Muskingum School District for several years where she was...
Virginia Hall
Aug 11, 2026
Mary Virginia Hall, 91, of Newark, Ohio gained her angel wings Tuesday afternoon, August 11, 2026, peacefully at her home surrounded by family.
Born November 29, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Carey E. and Mary E. (Lake) Nethers and a 1953 graduate of Utica High School. Virginia was an LPN for Interim Health and a member of the...
Harry "Mickey" Harper
Aug 6, 2026
Harry “Mickey” Harper, 69, of Alexandria, Ohio died Thursday morning, August 6, 2026, at his home, with his loving family by his side.
Born July 23, 1957, in Zanesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Harry Junior Harper and Mary Margaret (Joseph) Coates and a 1976 graduate of Zanesville High School. Mickey was a member of the Johnstown Baptist...
Barbara A. Powell
Aug 1, 2026
Barbara Alice Powell, 91, of Zanesville, died Saturday afternoon, August 1, 2026, at the Oaks at Northpointe.
Born April 2, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of the late Charles John and Mildred (George) Wintjen and a 1952 graduate of Lash High School. Barbara was a member of the Dresden United Methodist Church. She started as a nurse's...
Patricia L. Ross
Jul 29, 2026
Patricia L. Ross, 77, of Dresden, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home.
Born December 19, 1948, in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Alan and Marion (Ward) James and a 1966 graduate of West Muskingum High School. Pat attended Bowling Green University to earn her Bachelor of Science and finalized her Degree in Physical Therapy at The...
Karen Sue Longfellow
Jul 27, 2026
Karen Sue Longfellow, 81, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio died unexpectedly Monday morning, July 27, 2026 at her home.
Born October 19, 1944, in Woodsfield, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Carl R. and Wilma M. (Steed) Turner and a 1963 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. A Christian by faith, she worked as an aide at Mt. Vernon Developmental Center...
Ember Lyne Painter
Jul 20, 2026
Ember Lyne Painter was born on July 10, 2026. She spent ten perfect and beautiful days with her family, and on July 20, she left her mother’s arms and entered into the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ.
Ember was diagnosed with anencephaly while in utero; once she was born, her lifespan was expected to be mere hours. However, our sweet...
Anna Louise Ardrey
Jul 19, 2026
Anna Louise Ardrey, 90, of Nashport, Ohio, died Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.
Born February 26, 1936, in Harmony, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Oral V. and Bonnie E. (Harner) Jones and a 1954 graduate of Deavertown High School. Anna attended Faith Memorial Church in Lancaster and read her bible diligently. She...
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...