Obituaries

Aug 9, 2024

Michael Lee "Big Mike" Ross, 47, of Adamsville, died Friday, August 9, 2024, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

Born June 24, 1977, in Zanesville, Ohio, he was the son of Larry Ross and the late Linda (Gill) Ross and a 1995 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Mike worked at Transcendia for 18 years and...

Aug 5, 2024

Anne Marie Newcome, 82, of the Sun Valley Care Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024.  She had resided at the center since February of 2021.

Anne was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harold W. Newcome and Ethel M. (Robison) Newcome.  She graduated from Frazeysburg High School in 1960.  Anne...

Aug 2, 2024

The Lord gently took Mandy (Green) Hughes away on Friday, August 2, 2024.  Her loving daughters and family were by her side.  Mandy was born to the late Beverly June (Wentzel) and Clarence Green on August 17, 1981, in Newark, Ohio.  Mandy, as her name means, was a gift from God.  Mandy spent most of her life battling serious...

Jul 31, 2024

Dr. Kenneth John Stovcik of Harbor Hills, Hebron passed to his eternal home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, OH on October 26, 1947 to the late Casper and Irene (Zuk) Stovcik.

Dr. Ken was very active in community and church events. He began his career as a U.S. Naval dentist in Washington,...

Jul 25, 2024

A funeral service for Kathryn M. "Kathy" Baldeschwiler, 68 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday,  August 1, 2024 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Cory Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Chapel Cemetery.

Kathy passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born April 14,...

Jul 23, 2024

Jacqueline Patricia Ann Nethers, 89, of Toboso, Ohio died Tuesday night, July 23, 2024 at Licking Memorial Health System's Hospice of Central Ohio in Newark.

Born May 4, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Sherl L. and Beatrice B. (Powell) Smith and a 1953 graduate of Jacksontown High School.  Jacqueline was a long-time member of...

Jul 22, 2024

A Celebration of the Life of Donn R. Vermilion, 75, of Newark, will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2024, in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Eric Miller. Following the service, Donn will be laid to rest at Wilson Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to join us in celebrating Donn's life...

Jul 21, 2024

Jesse L. Rose, 35 of Newark passed away unexpectedly at Licking Memorial Hospital on Sunday July 21, 2024. He was born February 14, 1989 in Newark to the late Michael A. Rose and Cindy A. (Morrow) Rose of Newark.

Jesse was a gentle soul and will be missed. He was fond of many music genres and enjoyed...

Jul 19, 2024

Tammy Sue Ewing, 48, of Newark, Ohio died Friday morning, July 19, 2024, at Legacy Twinsburg Skilled Nursing Facilities in Twinsburg, Ohio.

Born January 26, 1976, she was a daughter of Daniel Ewing and the late Connie Sue (Wiley) Ewing and a 1995 graduate of Utica High School.  Tammy was a Christian by faith and enjoyed horse...

Jul 18, 2024

Charlotte Link Price, 82, of Newark, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at The James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Born October 8, 1941 in Zanesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Pauline A. (Stansberry) Brock and was a 1959 graduate of Frazeysburg High School and served as...

Jul 17, 2024

Ruth A. Cunningham (Jamison), born January 3, 1940, passed away on July 17, 2024, surrounded by family at Morrison House after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Born to Theodore (Teddy) R. Jamison and Cozy M. Paynter, Ruth's life was...

Jul 14, 2024

Martha L. Wortman, 88, of Adamsville died Sunday morning July 14, 2024, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville after battling cancer for more than ten years.

Born February 5, 1936, in Muskingum County, she was the youngest child of the late Hazel P. (Leslie) and Harry M. Smith, Sr. and graduate of Hopewell High School.  Martha retired from...

Jul 13, 2024

I write this in the first person to let you know that I lived, loved and died.  I will go into the here-after with a smile and looking forward to seeing my Mom and Dad and the three babies that never made it to life.

Thelma Louise Cohagen died on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Genesis Hospital.  ...

Jul 13, 2024

Michael A. Wygle, 69 of Saint Louisville passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

He was born December 29, 1954 in Newark to R. LaVern and Emma Lou (Lantz) Wygle.

He was a graduate of Granville High School. He was employed in construction for over 40 years.

He enjoyed...

Jul 9, 2024

A celebration of life service will be held for Melissa M. "Lesa" Mitchell, 56 of Newark on Monday July 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Newark chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Cory Campbell officiating. Visitation will be observed from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Lesa passed away on Tuesday July...

Jul 8, 2024

Nita L. Reed, 91, of Dresden, died Monday morning, July 8, 2024, at her home.

Born March 19, 1933, in Portersville, Ohio, she was the only child of the late Gerald M. and Lena (Bankes) Buckley and a 1950 graduate of McCluney High School.  Nita was a devoted housewife and homemaker; she adored spending time with her...

Jul 6, 2024

Jack McMahon, 88, of Dresden, died peacefully at his home on July 6, 2024.  He was born at the home of his maternal grandparents in West Virginia and was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Bessie McMahon.  He married Donna Jean Collins on June 30, 1957, in Marietta, OH.

He graduated from Lower Salem High...

Jul 5, 2024

Rodney William "Bill" King, 82, of Frazeysburg, died Friday morning, July 5, 2024, at his home.

Born January 8, 1942, in Wooster, Ohio, he was a son of Rodney C. & Betty Jean (Wiles) King and a 1960 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Bill retired from Peabody Coal after 23 years of service where he ran the...

Jul 3, 2024

A Celebration of the Life of Charles Thomas "Tom" Warthen, 75, of Newark will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Miller officiating. Visitation will be observed from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Tom was called to his eternal home on...

Jul 1, 2024

Arthur L. Untied, 85, of Dresden, OH passed away peacefully Monday, July 1, 2024, after suffering many years with dementia, at Altercare of Coshocton.

Born February 11,1939 in Frazeysburg, OH, he was a son of the late Wilbur E. and Velma E. (Baughman) Untied. He was a 1957 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. Arthur and four of...