Obituaries

Nov 28, 2023

Jack Lee Stokes, aged 84, of Frazeysburg, passed away on November 28, 2023. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend who will be profoundly missed by all who knew him. Jack was born on July 8, 1939 in Perryton, Ohio to Kenneth and Esther (Frampton) Stokes. He was a master builder known for his attention to detail, quality...

Nov 28, 2023

A funeral service for Shirley Rafferty, 89, of Groveport, OH will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Chaplain Mark Pierce officiating. Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery.

Shirley was born August 5, 1934 in Logan, OH to the late Paul and Helen (Ross)...

Nov 25, 2023

A funeral service for Ruth L. Swinehart, 101 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Cory Campbell officiating. Burial will be at Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, Thornville, OH.

Ruth was born July 20, 1922, in Thornville, OH to the late Arthur and Nellie (Bope) Swinehart. She was a...

Nov 24, 2023

Funeral services for Brandon Sesher, 38 of Heath will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Church of God at God's Acres, 675 Cedar Street, Newark with Pastor Roger Decker officiating. Burial will follow in Barnes Cemetery.

Brandon passed away peacefully on Friday November 24, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, surrounded...

Nov 13, 2023

A Celebration of Life Service for Barbara Ann Cunningham, age 91 of Licking County, will be held at 11:00am on Monday, November 27, at Jersey Baptist Church, 13260 Morse Rd, New Albany, with Pastor John Hays officiating.  Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Barbara went home to be with the Lord in the early hours of...

Nov 13, 2023

Mari Lizabeth Bowman, 57, Nashport, died Monday evening, November 13, 2023, at the Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville.

Born August 6, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Eddie (Barb) Bowman and the late Helen A. (Ashcraft) Bowman.  Mari enjoyed dancing and singing in the comfort of her home.  She would use anything she could get her hands...

Nov 8, 2023

Della Marie Moore, 83, of Nashport, Ohio died Wednesday evening, November 8, 2023 at Altercare of Zanesville.

Born May 14, 1940 in Zanesville, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin T. Moore, Sr. and Gladys R. ( Wisecarver) Moore.  Della was a 1958 graduate of Frazeysburg High School and was employed as a dietician at Good...

Nov 6, 2023

Funeral services for Joann "Jo" Claypool, 91 of Heath will be held Friday November 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Rev. Joyce Wealand officiating. Burial will follow in Hanover Cemetery.

Mrs. Claypool passed away on November 6, 2023 at the Arlington Care Center. She was born in...

Nov 3, 2023

Eileen Louise Untied, 84, died November 3rd, 2023. She passed on in her Nashport home in the company of her loving family, as were her wishes.

Eileen was born April 12th, 1939, in Zanesville, to Edwin and Helena Cunningham. She was raised in a loving home with her older brother Glenn in Old Nashport.

Eileen...

Oct 29, 2023

Patti L. Hindel, 81, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Sunday morning October 29, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark.

Born March 24, 1942 in Fallsburg, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Thomas Orville and Sara E. (Frost) Moran and was a 1959 graduate of Union High School.  Patti was Christian by faith and a long-time...

Oct 27, 2023

Joan Elizabeth (Zartman) Wright, 80, went to be with the Lord Friday morning, October 27, 2023 at Morrison House in Zanesville.   She was known as Granny and loved by all.

Born May 20, 1943 she was a daughter of the late Lester W. and Ida Mae (Monroe) Zartman of New Lexington.  Joan retired from Cooper Standard, formally...

Oct 26, 2023

A memorial service for Virginia K. Huffman, 95 of Newark will be held at noon on Saturday November 4, 2023 at the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 1850 West Main Street with Eric Miller officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Huffman passed away on Thursday October 26,...

Oct 25, 2023

A graveside service for Walter L. Hayes, 89 of Newark will be held at Wilson Cemetery on Saturday October 28, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Charles Mason officiating.

Mr. Hayes passed away Wednesday October 25, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center. He was born June 24, 1934 in Hitchens, KY to James T. and Goldie...

Oct 24, 2023

Walter "Sonny" C. Sarchet, 83, of Frazeysburg passed away peacefully Tuesday night, October 24, 2023 at Genesis Hospital CCU.

Born September 9, 1940 in Canton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Paul and Elsie (Lupher) Sarchet.  Sonny proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He worked for the local telephone company for 28...

Oct 24, 2023

Lois Carol Stoots, 88, of Nashport, Ohio died Tuesday morning, October 24, 2023 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.

Lois was born June 19, 1935 in Newark, Ohio.  She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Olive E. (McKee) Claypool and a 1953 graduate of Hanover-Toboso High School.  Lois was Presbyterian by faith and a long-time...

Oct 18, 2023

Bernice E. Hall, age 97, passed away peacefully on October 18th in Newark, OH. She was born on July 12, 1926, in Strasburg, OH, to the late Russell and Emma Rentsch. Bernice was a child of the Depression. Early in life she learned the values of hard work, devotion to family, and a keen sense of humor. She met...

Oct 16, 2023

Helen A. Gales, 97, of Zanesville, was sent off to be with her Lord and the love of her life, Tom Gales, Monday evening, October 16, 2023, at Helen Purcell Home.

Born April 21, 1926, in Wakatomika, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Way and Nellie (Thomas) Way Smailes.  Helen was a 1945 graduate...

Oct 15, 2023

Faith A. O'Leary, 82, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Sunday night, October 15, 2023 at Adams Lane Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

Born April 19, 1941 in Erie Pennsylvania, Faith was a daughter of the late Wallace Joseph and Betty Virginia (Matha) Yukon and a devote Christian.  She was a bookkeeper for Johnston's Pharmacy in Frazeysburg and Clerk for Pike...

Oct 13, 2023

Mary Phyllis Wilcox, 92, of Dresden, died Friday morning, October 13, 2023, at her home.

Born May 18, 1931, in Newark, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Sebaugh) Lippincott.  Phyllis loved her family, friends and enjoyed raising her eight children and husband, Bob.  She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church.  ...

Oct 12, 2023

A celebration of Life Service for Ruth E. Flowers, 90 of Kirkersville will be held Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 1850 West Main Street with Rev. Dr. Amanda Olson officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be observed from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. prior to...