Obituaries

Feb 17, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" L. Wright, 85, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Saturday morning, February 17, 2024 at Primrose Retirement Community in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born March 14, 1938 in Nellie, Ohio, he was a son of the late Walter J. and Margaret E. (Smith) Wright.  Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Frazeysburg High School where he excelled in sports. He...

Feb 16, 2024

Loki Isaac Chapman, 10 months, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died suddenly Friday morning, February 16, 2024 at his home.

Born April 16, 2023, at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of William I. Chapman and Ingrid E. Filmore.  Loki was born prematurely and spent most of his life in and out of Children's Hospital.  ...

Feb 1, 2024

A funeral service for Michael Nutter, 84 of Newark will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 8, 2024 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Dave Mason officiating. Burial will be at Frazeysburg Cemetery.

Mr. Nutter passed away February 1, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center. He was born August 17, 1939 in...

Jan 30, 2024

Mary Ann McCafferty, 86, of Frazeysburg, died Tuesday morning, January 30, 2024, at Primrose Retirement Community, Zanesville.

Born November 29, 1937 in Dresden, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Wendell and Bonnie Jean (Gist) Longaberger and a 1955 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Mary Ann worked as an assembler at Diebold, was a Methodist by faith...

Jan 30, 2024

John Redman Van Orman, 88 of Johnstown went to be with the Lord January 30, 2024 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease.  He was born April 27, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, OH to the late William C. and Edna F. (Parr) Van Orman.

A graduate of Columbus East High School, John worked for Rockwell International and...

Jan 29, 2024

Sheryl L. Hays, 64, of Frazeysburg, died Monday, January 29, 2024, at Adams Lane Care Center, Zanesville.

Born July 13, 1959, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Carl and Wilma (Steed) Turner.  Sheryl was a homemaker and enjoyed spending days with her daughter, crafting and reading.  She attended the Community Bible Church in Frazeysburg.

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Jan 28, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Tolliver, 70, of Nashport, died Sunday evening, January 28, 2024 at her home.

Born July 10, 1953 in New Straitsville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late William "Bill" and Lucy (Glenaman) Webb and a 1971 graduate of Logan High School.  Betty was member on the Frazeysburg Lions Club and was manager of...

Jan 24, 2024

Douglas J. Finnell, 60, of Nashport, Ohio died Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Born February 20, 1963 in Zanesville, Ohio he was a son of the late Roger Dean and Frances Louise (Neff) Finnell and was a 1981 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Doug was a self-employed painter and truck driver.  He owned and...

Jan 24, 2024

Nancy L. Williams, 82, of Frazeysburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 24, 2024, at her home.

Born August 9, 1941 in Ravenna, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Robert and Dollie (Snyder) James and a 1959 graduate of Dresden Jefferson High School. Nancy loved going to the matinee movies, traveling, bowling in her...

Jan 23, 2024

On Tuesday January 23rd 2024, before dawn broke, Mary Lou Every, joined her husband Gary Lee Every in the Glory of Her Lord and Savior. She was met by many family and friends she spoke often of missing. Her presence will be missed by her sons and their wives, Jerry (Joyce) and Terry (Suzy) Every; her grandchildren, Josh (Chelsea)...

Jan 22, 2024

Marjorie A. Schmitt, 89, of Newark, Ohio, died Monday evening, January 22, 2024, at Sharon Brooke Assisting Living in Newark.

Born April 9, 1934, she was a daughter of the late David Vernon and Velva Viola (Victor) Sidle.  Marjorie was a former member of the Toboso Nazarene Church and more recently attended the Toboso United Methodist Church....

Jan 22, 2024

A graveside service for William Edward Snyder, 73 of Newark will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 9, 2024 at Cedar Hill Cemetery.  The Licking County Veteran's Alliance will provide Military Funeral Honors.

Mr. Snyder passed away unexpectedly January 22, 2024 at his residence.  He was born July 8, 1950 in Newark, OH to the late Milon Norman...

Jan 19, 2024

Dorothy M. Lynn, 99, of Nashport, died Friday afternoon, January 19, 2024, at Altercare Zanesville.

Born June 1, 1924, in Dresden, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Charles D. and Laura (Moore) Kain.  Dorothy was a homemaker and lifetime member of Dresden Madison Presbyterian Church.

Surviving is her son, Dwight E. Lynn of...

Jan 18, 2024

Larry L. Frick, 71, of Dresden, died Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2024, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House after a short illness.

He was a son of the late Walter "Bill" & Florence (Pohl) Frick and a 1971 graduate of West Muskingum High School.  Larry retired after 40 years of service at Zanesville Casting Solution formerly known as Burnham.  ...

Jan 15, 2024

Barry G. Cannon, 77, of Newark, Ohio died Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home.

Born February 15, 1946 in Leonardville, near Frazeysburg, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robert J. Cannon, Sr. and Dale L. (Kirkpatrick) Cannon.  Barry worked for many years at Owens-Corning Fiberglass in Newark where he retired in 1995.  He was...

Jan 11, 2024

John L. Green, 78, of Zanesville, died Thursday evening, January 11, 2024, at his home.

Born August 28, 1945, in Coshocton, he was a son of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Lapp) Green and a 1964 graduate of Adamsville High School.  John retired after 32 years of service from AK Steel, was a past volunteer firemen for...

Jan 9, 2024

Private services for Dianne Sue Finlay, 87 of Heath, OH were held January 15, 2024.  Internment was at Newark Memorial Gardens.

Dianne passed away January 9, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 24, 1936 in Lima, OH to the late Fred and Evelyn (Eirich) Florida.

A graduate of...

Jan 6, 2024

Wayne C. Eddleblute, 83, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Saturday morning, January 6, 2024 at his home.

Born October 20, 1940 in Roseville, Ohio he was a son of the late Virgil and Ruby I. (Rowland) Eddleblute and was a 1958 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  Following high school Wayne proudly served our country in the U. S....

Jan 5, 2024

A funeral service for Michael S. Goodin,43 of Newark will be at 12:00 p.m. Noon Thursday, January 11, 2024 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Bishop Travis Kirk officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery.

Michael passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born February...

Jan 3, 2024

Kelly J. Morin, 60, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, January 3rd, 2024 at his home. Born December 30, 1963 in Newark, he was a son of the late Charles R. "Dick" and Clara (Fleming) Morin and a 1982 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Kelly was a hard worker, jack of all trades, and could do any job he...