Obituaries

Oct 4, 2021

Bonnie S. Paynter, 73, died Monday morning, October 4, 2021 at Genesis Hospital.

Born July 20, 1948 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Adelbert and Wally (Feiler) Parks and a 1966 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Bonnie was a Methodist by faith and a member of the C.C.L. Group.  She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, circle words, hot...

Oct 3, 2021

Phyllis J. Boley, 79, of Newark, Ohio died Sunday morning, October 3, 2021 at the home of her daughter.

Born May 12, 1942 in Newark she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Pearl (Forte) Toomey and was a 1960 graduate of Newark Catholic High School.  Mrs. Boley was a homemaker and she enjoyed bowling, golfing...

Oct 1, 2021

James Wheeler, 59, of Frazeysburg, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home Friday, October 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Born February 19, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio he was a son of the late Jess and Etta Wheeler.  Jim enjoyed watching any and every sport, but especially Ohio State football. He enjoyed hunting, carpentry, and learning...

Sep 29, 2021

Randy R. Cox, 68, of Dresden, Ohio died Wednesday afternoon, September 29, 2021 at his home.

Born August 4, 1953 in Noble County, a son of the late James Edward and Lila June Smith Cox and a graduate of Shenandoah High School and he earned his Bachelor's degree in education at Muskingum College.  Randy was a kind...

Sep 29, 2021

Dave Schweitzer, 74, of Dresden, entered the gates of Heaven Wednesday evening, September 29, 2021, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Born August 31, 1947, on the family farm in Dresden, Ohio, a son of the late Merle and Bernadine (Randles) Schweitzer and a 1965 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Dave retired on his 48th birthday...

Sep 24, 2021

Beatrice Ann Blizzard, 93, formerly of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Friday, September 24, 2021 in Indiana, where she has been residing with her daughter.

Born September 5, 1928 in Zanesville, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Carl R. and Eleanor Beatrice Eppley.  Following high school, she was educated at Muskingum College and became an elementary school...

Sep 16, 2021

Nancy B. Hiles, 86, of Zanesville, Ohio died Thursday evening, September 16, 2021 at Altercare of Zanesville.

Born April 25, 1935 in Zanesville she was a daughter of the late Robert R. and Birdie Mae (Rice) Neff and was a 1953 graduate of Lash High School.  Nancy also attended Meredith Business College of Zanesville.  She was Methodist...

Sep 16, 2021

Irene Ann Harney, 62, of Dresden, died Thursday evening, September 16, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

Born July 10, 1959 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Lewis "Lee" and Gladys I. (Grimes) Harney and a 1977 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Irene retired from Babcock and Wilcox Construction Company.  She found joy in traveling, camping, her...

Sep 15, 2021

Patricia J. "Patty" Bales, 85, of Dresden, Ohio died Wednesday morning, September 15, 2021 at Alter Care of Zanesville.

Born November 13, 1935 in Zanesville, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Irene (Egbert) Graves and was a 1953 graduate of Dresden Jefferson High School.  Patty was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church of...

Sep 14, 2021

Kenneth V. "Kenny" Sidle, 90, of Hanover, Ohio died Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021 at his home of natural causes.

Born July 30, 1931 near Toboso, Ohio he was a son of the late David Vernon and Velva Viola (Victor) Sidle and he attended Hanover-Toboso High School.  Kenny proudly served our country as a member of the...

Sep 12, 2021

Lola Fay Ripple, 87, of Dresden, died on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home.

Born March 15, 1934 in Dresden, Ohio a daughter of the late Elmer A. and Esther Fay (Graves) Rutter and a 1952 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Lola was a lifelong member of Dresden United Methodist Church and a loving wife and...

Sep 3, 2021

Nancy L. Wright, 84, of Nashport, Ohio died Friday afternoon, September 3, 2021 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born July 15, 1937 in Newark, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Gail A. and Verna B (McKee) Cline and was a 1955 graduate of Hanover-Toboso High School.  Nancy was a member of Hanover Presbyterian Church...

Aug 30, 2021

Celiarose Miller, 71, died Monday morning, August 30, 2021 at her home in Dresden.

Born February 9, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, she is a daughter of Blanche Carolyn (Jones) Gill and the late George Roy Stotts.  She was a 1968 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Celiarose was a member of First Christian Church in Zanesville and the...

Aug 26, 2021

Christina Marie Cooper, 47, of Dresden, died on Thursday afternoon, August 26, 2021 at her home.

Born May 5, 1974 a daughter of Charlie Babcock and the late Vicki (Glass) Ankrum.  Christina is a 1992 graduate of John Glenn High School and she earned her Bachelor's degree at Wheeling Jesuit.  She was employed at Coshocton Hospital for...

Aug 23, 2021

Barbara "Bobbi Jo" Callahan, 88, of Zanesville, died on Monday morning, August 23, 2021 at The Oaks at Bethesda.

Born July 15, 1933 in Dresden a daughter of the late Kermit and Mary (Pritchard) Stuller and a 1951 graduate of Jefferson High School. Bobbi Jo worked at Goldens Dress Shop in Coshocton,  retired after 20 years of...

Aug 23, 2021

Jerry L. Sipe, 81, of Hanover Ohio died Monday morning, August 23, 2021 at his home.

Born November 11, 1939 in Newark, Ohio he was the son of the late Benton G. and Fern O. (Dauterman) Sipe and was a 1957 graduate of Newark High School.  Jerry proudly served our country as a member of the Ohio...

Aug 21, 2021

Linda "Nina" Ludwig, 72, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Saturday morning, August 21, 2021 at her home.

Born March 24, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Leonard O'Dell and Joan (McClary) Farley.  Nina was employed for many years in the customer services department of The Longaberger Company and she was Christian by faith. ...

Aug 5, 2021

Ronald R. Mercer, 85, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Thursday morning, August 5, 2021 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Department, Zanesville, Ohio.

Born October 1, 1935 in Zanesville, he was a son of the late Harold and Marian (Fisher) Mercer.  Ronald was retired from Rockwell International of Heath, Ohio.  He enjoyed tinkering around his garage, riding his 4-wheeler around...

Aug 2, 2021

Earl Michael "Tony" Smitley 68, of Dresden, passed away Monday evening, August 2, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital, Newark, Ohio.

Tony was born on February 9, 1953 in Zanesville, a son of the late Earl Charles and Lula Leota (Young) Smitley.  He worked for the Village of Dresden and Cass Township for many years.

He...

Jul 31, 2021

Sherri Lynn Yukon, 74, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Saturday afternoon, July 31, 2021 at The Oaks at Bethesda in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born March 1, 1947 in Erie, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Wallace J. and Betty V. (Matha) Yukon and was a graduate of Franklin Heights High School in Columbus, Ohio.  Sherri was a...