Obituaries

Jun 2, 2023

Mary Lou Osborn, 92, of Newark, Ohio entered the loving arms of Jesus Friday, June 2, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family.

Born March 6, 1931 in Toboso, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John William and Ollie Josephine (Nethers) Crawmer and a 1949 graduate of Hanover-Toboso High School.  Mary was a woman...

Jun 1, 2023

S. Dean Senter, 93, of Dresden, died Thursday morning, June 1, 2023, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

Born February 8, 1930 in Conesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Forest and Pansy (Tumblin) Senter and 1948 graduate of Conesville High School.  Dean retired after 17 years of working as Secretary-Treasurer for the Teamsters Union.  He was...

May 30, 2023

Genevieve "Ginny" F. Moran, 89, died early Tuesday morning, May 30, 2023 at Middleton Senior Living in Granville, Ohio.

Born August 2, 1933 in Muskingum County, she was a daughter of the late Walter E. & Clara M. (McKee) Acord and a 1951 graduate of Union High School.  Ginny retired from J.C. Penney and was a member...

May 29, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Florence "Weeze" Louise Lohrman, 63, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday June 2, 2023 at the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be observed from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday at the...

May 27, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Harvilla L. Wells, 102 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Cheryl Simpson officiating.  Graveside services will follow at 2p.m. at Fairfield Cemetery, West Lafayette, OH.

Mrs. Wells died Saturday morning, May 27, 2023 at...

May 25, 2023

On May 25, 2023 (Donald) William Burwell passed away.  William (Bill) was born on July 13, 1927 to Donald and Pearl (Knapp) Burwell in Zanesville, Ohio.  Bill's childhood was spent on the family farm which has been in the family since 1812.  Bill started school in a one-room schoolhouse on Adamsville Road and then he and his younger sister...

May 25, 2023

Paul (Abe) Eugene Williams, 85, of Dresden, gracefully departed this world on Thursday morning, May 25, 2023, at Willow Haven Care Center in Zanesville. Born on January 20, 1938, in Zanesville, he was the beloved son of the late Lester and Alice Williams, leaving behind a profound legacy of warmth and kindness.

Paul dedicated his working years...

May 21, 2023

Olive (Dingess) Adkins, 85, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Sunday evening, May 21, 2023 at her home.

Born June 21, 1937 in Stiltner, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late William and Nannie Mae (Crum) Dingess.  Olive was a Baptist by faith and a member of the Community Bible Church.  She was an excellent homemaker and...

May 20, 2023

Ellouise White, 80 of Newark died May 20, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. White was born August 21, 1942 in Sistersville, West Virginia to the late Earl and Ethel (White) Cooper.

Mrs. White was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.  She had previously worked at Walmart in Naples, Florida.

She is survived...

May 15, 2023

On Monday May 15, 2023, Norma Eggenschwiler, 83, went to join her Lord and Savior. She was confident of her heavenly home. She trusted in Jesus and is with Him.

Norma was a well-loved wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. First and foremost, she loved her Lord...

May 13, 2023

Robert "Bob" D. Lupher, Jr., 68, of Dresden, Ohio died Saturday night, May 13, 2023 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born February 22, 1955 in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robert D. and Carol A. (Sarchet) Lupher, Sr. and a 1973 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Bob was a Baptist by faith...

May 13, 2023

Deborah Annette Shaw, 66 of Heath passed away Saturday May 13, 2023 at her residence.

She was born August 2, 1956 in Mobile, Alabama to Jerry D. and Ruby M. (Prayer) Stallworth.

Debbie was a member of the Jehovah Witness Congregation. She had been employed as an office worker at the Newark...

May 11, 2023

Robert "Mike" Ashcraft, 72, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Thursday, May 11, 2023 at his home.

Born November 10, 1950 in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robert & Lucy (Lippert) Ashcraft and a 1968 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Mike was known as a hard worker and spent...

May 7, 2023

Loretta Lee Cross Prouty, 89, of Zanesville peacefully departed this life Sunday morning, May 7, 2023 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, OH.

Born November 18, 1933, in Parkersburg, WV, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence L. and Grace (Boone) Cross.  She retired after many years...

May 3, 2023

Julie A. Hullhorst, 65, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Wednesday afternoon, May 3, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio.

Born May 31, 1957 in Toledo, Ohio,...

Apr 30, 2023

Funeral services for Raymond A. Murray, 89 of Millersport will be held Thursday May 4, 2023 at 12:00 Noon at the Meadow View Church of Christ, 6750 Raiders Road, Frazeysburg, OH with Minister Sam Dunn and Pastor Mark Falls officiating. Burial will follow in Frazeysburg Cemetery.

Mr. Murray passed away Sunday morning April 30, 2023...

Apr 28, 2023

Kathleen Marie Moore, 87, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Friday, April 28, 2023 at Brookdale of Zanesville, OH surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was born October 14, 1935, in Adams Mills, OH, the youngest of eight children born to the late Wilbur & Gertrude (Cooper) King.

Kathleen met the love of her life, James Donald...

Apr 27, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial for David McPhaden, 70 of Newark will be 11:00a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at St. Francis de Sales Church with Rev. Father David Sizemore, celebrant. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

David died Thursday evening, April 27, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born...

Apr 25, 2023

A funeral service for Barbara Wilson, 90 of Heath Ohio will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Heath Church of Christ with David Linn and Dave Mason officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Barbara passed away on Tuesday April 25, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center operated by...

Apr 23, 2023

Shirley (Siegle) Kirk, 89 of Newark passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Sharon Brooke Assisted Living.

Shirley was born December 6, 1933 in Newark to George and Pearl "Jackie" (Barrick) Siegle.

She loved playing Bingo, completing puzzle books, reading, watching movies and going to yard sales. She enjoyed hosting yearly...