Obituaries

Jun 21, 2024

Darrell Preston Woods, 90, of Nashport, passed away peacefully Friday morning, June 21, 2024, at Willow Haven Healthcare in Zanesville.

Darrell was born on February 22, 1934, in Nashport, Ohio, on the land that's been in his family since the early 1800s. He was a son of the late Wilson and Gladys (Welsh) Woods and a 1952...

Jun 16, 2024

Craig Allen Nusbaum, 79, of Canfield, Ohio died unexpectedly Sunday morning, June 16, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio.

Born December 25, 1944, in Keokuk, Iowa, he was the eldest son of the late J. Truxton & Maxine June (Tanke) Nusbaum and a 1963 graduate of Wooster High School.  Craig obtained his bachelor's degree...

Jun 14, 2024

Robert N. "Bob" Bay, 60, of Newark, Ohio died Friday afternoon, June 14, 2024 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  Mr. Bay was involved in an auto/bicycle accident earlier in the week in Newark.

Born January 30, 1964 in Newark, he was a son of the late Donald D. and Elsie Woodruff Bay.  Bob enjoyed...

Jun 14, 2024

Nancy L. Jennings, 85, of Zanesville, died Friday afternoon, June 14, 2024, at Altercare Somerset.

She was born at home on March 26, 1939, in Bolivar, Ohio, a daughter of the late Russell James and Margaret (Britt) Woodrow and a 1957 graduate of Rosecrans High School.  She retired from the Zanesville Country Club after 20 years as...

Jun 13, 2024

Chad M. Hatfield, 40, of Adamsville, died Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his home.

Born November 13, 1983, in Zanesville, he is a son of Lynn E. and Cindy A. (Fuller) Hatfield and a 2001 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Chad worked at Waste Management for several years.  He enjoyed lifting weight, staying fit and hanging out...

Jun 7, 2024

TEACHER, FARMER, GRANDPA.

David Leroy Berger died Friday, June 7, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in St. Louisville, Ohio, on October 7, 1936, to Grace Lillian (Pound) Berger and Charles David Berger.

He graduated from Newark High School in Newark, Ohio, attained a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Social Studies...

Jun 3, 2024

Wilma Anne (Cline) Babcock of Fallsburg, Ohio, 92, made her final turn on her long journey home on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Wilma lived a full life and filled it with love. Born May 3, 1932, she was reared near Woodsfield, Ohio, one of ten children, to the late Alonzo and Arrena (Highman) Cline.  She graduated from...

Jun 2, 2024

Austin Charles Williams, 30, of Nashport, died suddenly Sunday afternoon, June 2, 2024, at his home.

Born December 21, 1993, in Zanesville, Ohio, he was a son of Tamara (Johnson) Eppley and Michael Williams.  Austin was a 2012 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and Mid East Career and Technology Centers.  He enjoyed campfires, hunting, music, movies, video...

Jun 1, 2024

Richard "Dick" G. Bowden, 73, of Norwich, Ohio, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, June 1, 2024, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room in Zanesville.

Born October 17, 1950, he was the son of the late Glen O. and Marjorie B. (Kreis) Bowden and a 1968 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Dick spent over 50 years as an independent carpet...

May 31, 2024

A funeral service for Donald Vankirk will be 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Vensil & Chute Funeral Home – Newark Chapel with Chaplain Brian Humphreys officiating.  The Licking County Veteran's Alliance will provide Military Funeral Honors. Mr. Vankirk passed away May 31, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio.  He was...

May 30, 2024

Donaven Meikel Jobe Wise, 28, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Thursday night, May 30, 2024 at The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas.

Born September 12, 1995 in Zanesville, Ohio he was the son of the late Meikel Wise and late Angie Wise-Mowrer of Frazeysburg. Donaven was recently baptized and in the processes of trying...

May 26, 2024

Judith (Judy) Elizabeth Goodman, 74, died peacefully at home on May 26, 2024. Judy is survived by her beloved husband and best friend of 50 years, Jerry; her children, Amy Goodman, David Goodman (Melanie), and Beth Knipp, who blessed her with her cherished grandchildren, Zoey Sheese, Abigail Sheese, Savannah McCoy, and Brayden Knipp; and her brothers, Tim Rettig (Chris),...

May 25, 2024

Cheryl A. Untied, 68, of Dresden, died Saturday evening, May 25, 2024 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born July 23, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Hazel (Paul) Crozier and Rodney (Rachael) Rollison, Sr. and a 1973 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Cheryl worked for over 30 years for the Longaberger Company and was...

May 24, 2024

Gail W. Conklin, Jr., 68, of Frazeysburg, died Friday night, May 24, 2024 at his home.

Born August 24, 1955, he was a son of the late Sally L. (Garard) and Gail W. Conklin, Sr.  Christian by faith, Gail proudly served in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam and was member of the Zanesville American Legion...

May 23, 2024

William F. Untied, 91, of Trinway, died Thursday morning, May 23, 2024, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House.

Born January 19, 1933, in Muskingum County to the late Myrl E. and Isabelle "Dolly" (Wagner) Untied and a 1952 graduate of Jefferson High School. William was a United States Army Veteran and retired from the Coshocton Power Plant.  He was...

May 23, 2024

Mary Louise Christensen, 89, of Nashport, died Thursday night, May 23, 2024, at her home.

Born November 16, 1934, in Nashport, she was a daughter of the late John K. and Emma Lucille (Bates) Fairall and a 1952 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  Mary was a Methodist by faith and a long-time member of the Nashport United...

May 19, 2024

Michael Samuel Greene, 73, of Dresden, died Sunday morning, May 19, 2024 at his home.

Born July 13, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Arlo L. and Ruth (Karl) Greene and a 1969 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.

Surviving is a niece, Ericka (Nihar Shah) Greene of Columbus and friend, Bruce Stevens....

May 16, 2024

Bessie "Bess" Lee Hittle, 85, of Dresden, died Thursday morning, May 16, 2024, at Altercare Zanesville with her husband by her side.

Born on May 29, 1938, in Zanesville, Bess was the daughter of the late William and Claris (Moore) McCutcheon. A 1956 graduate of Zanesville High School, she devoted herself to homemaking. Her passion for gardening...

May 13, 2024

Harley Ray Noland 86, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Monday evening, May 13, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born October 15, 1937, in Wills Creek, Ohio he was a son of the late Pearl ("PG") and Ella M. (Pfeiffer) Noland and graduated high school while proudly serving in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S....

May 12, 2024

Arnold Jay Schlater, age 67, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2024, after he lost his battle with cancer.

He was born December 19, 1956, to Cletus and Georgia (Hill) Schlater, and graduated from John Glenn High School.

Arnie was a true outdoor enthusiast and an undeniable amazing cook. He spent...