Obituaries

Jan 6, 2023

Thelma Ann Strohacker-Crawmer-Evans-Woods, 94, of Newark, Ohio died Friday morning, January 6, 2023 at The Laurels of Heath.

Born April 10, 1928 in Zanesville, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Blanche (Lapp) Strohacker and a 1946 graduate of Nashport High School.  She was Christian by faith and worked in manufacturing at Anchor Hocking.  Thelma...

Jan 5, 2023

Sararose Hewitt, 93, of Newark, died Thursday evening, January 5, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Born January 30, 1929 in Hanover Township, Licking County, she was a daughter of the late Grover C. "Bob" and Celia Marie (Hughes) Cartnal and a 1946 graduate of Hanover-Toboso High School.  Sararose retired from Newark Family Physicians where she worked in...

Jan 3, 2023

Alice Faye Harper, 74, of Frazeysburg, Ohio passed away Tuesday afternoon January 3, 2023 at OSU James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio.

Born February 12, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio she is a daughter of the late Clayton and Delores (Harris) Helton.  Faye worked many years as a compliance specialist for Knoll Group...

Dec 26, 2022

Clarence E. McDonald, 73, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home.

Born November 25, 1949 in Newark, Ohio he was a son of the late Richard R. and Mary F. (Lanham) McDonald and he attended Licking Valley High School.  He worked for many years at the Hanover Farmers Exchange and he retired from...

Dec 20, 2022

Mildred Irene McDonald, 86, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Tuesday afternoon at her home.  Her loving family was at her side.

Born September 26, 1936 in Mary Ann Township of Licking County she was a daughter of the late Jay and Mary (Wilson) Miller and was a 1954 graduate of Newark High School.  For several years following high...

Dec 18, 2022

Trevor L. Spurrier, 45, of Buckeye Lake, Ohio died Sunday morning, December 18, 2022 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Born December 23, 1976 in Zanesville, Ohio he is a son of the late Tracy A. Spurrier, Sr. and Donna K. (Lacy) Spurrier Fulton of Nashport, Ohio.  He attended Tri-Valley Schools most...

Dec 17, 2022

James Robert "Jimmy" Starner, 60, formerly of Nashport, Ohio died Saturday evening, December 17, 2022 at Beckett House in New Concord, Ohio.

Born March 14, 1962 in Zanesville, Ohio he was the son of the late Robert and Carol (Bebout) Starner.

Jimmy enjoyed basketball, coloring and eating Reece's Cups.  He loved the outdoors and especially...

Dec 15, 2022

Susan Margaret Cooper, 70, of Dresden, died Thursday morning, December 15, 2022 at her home.

Born August 1, 1952 in Dennison, Ohio a daughter of the late Clarence Alden and Margaret Elaine (Nickels) Nichols and a 1970 graduate of Ridgewood High School.  Susan earned her associates degree at the Tri-County School of Practical...

Dec 11, 2022

Janet Marie Kazimer Gierke, 89, of Adamsville, died Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her home.

Born June 11, 1933 in Ravenna, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Twark) Kazimer and a 1951 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.  Janet was a lifelong farmer and took in any stray cat in the neighborhood. ...

Dec 8, 2022

Delores "Peanut" Wisecarver, 85, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Thursday afternoon, December 8, 2022 at the home of her son, Barry (Donna) Wisecarver, in Frazeysburg.  Her loving family was at her side.

Born September 6, 1937 in Muskingum County, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Mary (Lindell) Whyde and was a graduate of Frazeysburg High...

Dec 4, 2022

Victor E. Prouty, 89, of Dresden, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, December 4, 2022 surrounded by his beloved wife and loving family at home.

Born September 5, 1933 in Zeno, Ohio, he was a son of the late Marion R. and Helen R. (Snack) Prouty and 1951 graduate of...

Dec 3, 2022

George M. Locke, 83, of Hanover, Ohio died Saturday afternoon, December 3, 2022 at his home.

Born June 4, 1939 in Fallsbury Township of Licking County, he was a son of the late Boyd and Pearl (Barcus) Locke and was a 1957 graduate of Union High School.  George proudly served our country as a member of the...

Nov 27, 2022

Lila Lee Robison, 91, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Sunday morning, November 27, 2022 at her home.

Born April 16, 1931 in Frazeysburg she was a daughter of the late Clair and Margaret (Fisher) Riley and was a 1949 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  Lila Lee retired in 1993 from Tri-Valley Schools where she served as school secretary...

Nov 24, 2022

Bert A. Williamson, Jr., 50, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his home.

Born March 1, 1972 in Newark, Ohio he was the son of Bert A. Williamson, Sr. of Newark and the late Linda Lois (Perkins) Williamson.  Bert was a 1989 graduate of Newark High School and was a part of the Heal...

Nov 20, 2022

Jean McBride, 86, of Dresden, Ohio died Sunday morning, November 20, 2022 at The Grand Care Center in Dublin, Ohio.

Born July 21, 1936 in Adamsville, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Homer Shroyer and Florence (Wortman) Shroyer Crawford.  Jean was a 1954 graduate of Dresden Jefferson High School and was a homemaker.  She was...

Nov 16, 2022

Seth Michael West, 33, of Mt. Perry, Ohio died Wednesday evening, November 16, 2022 near his home, after being struck by an automobile while riding his bicycle.

Born March 12, 1989 in Zanesville, Ohio he is the son of Tracy Wolford Hickman of Coshocton, Ohio and Kevin B. (Carla) West of Zanesville.  Seth was a 2007 graduate...

Nov 11, 2022

Larry L. Wagner, 81, formerly of Dresden, Ohio died Friday evening, November 11, 2022 at Altercare South, Newark, Ohio.

Born February 16, 1941 in Franklin, Ohio he was a son of the late Joseph F. Wagner, Sr. and Evelyn I. (Knight) Wagner and was a 1959 graduate of Dresden Jefferson High School.  Larry was a retired factory...

Nov 6, 2022

Forrest A. Frew, 85, of Nashport, Ohio died Sunday afternoon, November 6, 2022 at the home of his daughter in Pickerington, Ohio.  His family and those closest to him were at his side.

Born June 4, 1937 in Frazeysburg, Ohio he was a son of the late Ross W. and Hazel (Jennings) Frew and was a 1956...

Oct 28, 2022

Richard Franklin Robbins, 76, of Frazeysburg, died Friday evening, October 28, 2022 at his home.

Born November 9, 1945, he was a son of the late Catherine (Rushing) Brown and Russel Robbins. Richard worked at a greenhouse, Roseville Pottery, and National Oil & Gas, where he retired in 2010 after 40 years. He was the photographer for...

Oct 26, 2022

Gerald O. Fitzer, 70, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Wednesday, October 26. 2022 at his home.

Born December 14, 1951 in Ashtabula, Ohio he was a son of the late John O. and Ella V. (Balint) Fitzer and was a 1971 graduate of Ashtabula High School.  Mr. Fitzer was retired Edmont-Wilson Company of Coshocton and he was an...