Obituaries

Jul 17, 2022

Raymond Walter Kojola, 98, of Frazeysburg, died Sunday morning, July 17, 2022 at his home.

Born May 23, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan, he was a son of Leonard and Hilma (Manninen) Kojola and a United States Army Veteran.

Surviving is his wife, Frances King; three step-children, Rocky (Bobbi) King, John King and Randi (Joe) Thomas;...

Jul 17, 2022

George Frederick "Fred" Moran, 77, of Frazeysburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday afternoon, July 17, 2022, following a brief illness.

Born February 5, 1945, in Newark, he was a son of Cecil Maynard Moran and the late Dorothy Ann (Lincicome) Moran.  He retired from Owens Corning in 2001 after working for 38 years, he...

Jul 14, 2022

A funeral service for Neil E. Henthorn, 73 of Heath will be held Thursday July 21, 2022 at 7pm in the Vensil & Chute Funeral Home – Newark Chapel 1850 West Main Street with Pastor Chip Rudin officiating.  Military honors will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. prior to the service.

A visitation will be observed from 2pm-4pm...

Jul 14, 2022

Tammy L. Taylor, 54, of Trinway, died Thursday morning, July 14, 2022 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born January 30, 1968 in Zanesville, she was a daughter of Jack L. Paynter and the late Bonnie S. (Parks) Paynter.  Tammy was a 1986 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and worked for many years in retail...

Jul 13, 2022

Dorothy E. Smith, 91, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Wednesday afternoon, July 13, 2022 at Clay Gardens Place in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born December 29, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Celia Ashcraft and was a 1948 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  That summer she was proud to be selected as the Frazeysburg Homecoming...

Jul 12, 2022

Phillip W. Ashcraft, 47, of Adamsville, died Tuesday afternoon, July 12, 2022 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room.

Born January 20, 1975 in Zanesville, he was a son of Diana J. (Wolford) Ashcraft and the late James L. Ashcraft.  Phil was a 1993 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and quite the jokester.  He enjoyed...

Jul 11, 2022

Wendell "Buck" Francis McCafferty, 84, of Frazeysburg, died Monday, July 11, 2022 at Altercare Zanesville.

Born August 8, 1937 in Pleasantville, Ohio, Buck was a son of the late Winfred and Ruth (Stover) McCafferty.  He was a 1955 graduate of Rushville High School and worked many years as a foreman for The Shelly Company.  Buck enjoyed restoring...

Jul 6, 2022

A funeral service for Sebert L. Wilson, 84 of Newark will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Apostolic Temple, 2285 Rock Haven Road, Newark with Pastor Mark Ledbetter and Bishop Paul Skaggs officiating. Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery.

Sebert went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Selma...

Jun 30, 2022

Bob W. Davis, 61, of Dresden, died Thursday evening, June 30, 2022 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

Born November 10, 1960 in Zanesville, he was the son of Judy (Hare) Davis and the late Michael Davis.  Bob was a 1979 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and a member of the Sons of the American...

Jun 27, 2022

Lewis C. Osborn, Jr., 78, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Monday evening, June 27, 2022 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Born April 10, 1944 in Newark, Ohio he was a son of the late Lewis C. and Pearl B. (Roley) Osborn, Sr.  Mr. Osborn was a self-employed carpenter and was a co-owner of Osborn Brothers Builders.  He...

Jun 27, 2022

Christina R. West, 63, of Dresden, died Monday morning, June 27, 2022 at her home.

Born July 20, 1958, in Newark, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Betty (Ramsey) Ashley and a graduate of Newark High School.  She retired from The Longaberger Company and enjoyed playing bingo, playing cards and...

Jun 27, 2022

D. Diane Elmore, 66, of Canal Winchester, died Monday morning, June 27, 2022 at Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Born November 4, 1955, she was the daughter of the late David Elmore and Delores (Gebhart) Dankers and a 1974 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Diane was a registered nurse and loved her work. She was always...

Jun 22, 2022

Kathleen A. Hall, 83, of Hudson, Ohio formerly of Dresden, died Wednesday morning, June 22, 2022 at Hudson Grande Senior Living, Hudson, Ohio.

Born September 28, 1938 in Russellville, Michigan a daughter of the late Donald and Pauline (Lynn) King and a 1956 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Kathleen was a member of...

Jun 17, 2022

Aaron Leigh Sensabaugh, 70, of Dresden, passed away Friday evening, June 17, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Born September 24, 1951 in Newark, he is the son of the late Frederick Walter and Mary Ellen (Hoy) Sensabaugh and a 1969 Tri-Valley High School graduate.  Aaron retired after 41 years from Owens...

Jun 16, 2022

Steven M. Robison, 67, of Dresden, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

A celebration of life will be held to honor Steve at 11:00am Saturday, July 16, 2022 at North Terrace Church of Christ, 1420 Brandywine Blvd, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.

Please join the Robison family to celebrate an amazing legacy...

Jun 16, 2022

Steven M. Robison, 67, of Dresden, went to meet the Lord and gained a new body on Thursday, June 16, 2022.  Diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Pancreatic cancer in 2015, Steve navigated this with grace and dignity continuing to live his life to the fullest.

Steve was born on May 25, 1955, to Charles Robison and Lila Lee Robison...

Jun 10, 2022

David Allen Lacy, 70 of Dresden, died Friday afternoon, June 10, 2022 at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

Born May 28, 1952 in Zanesville, a son of June (Smith) Lacy and the late Robert Lacy.  He was a 1970 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and volunteered on the Dresden Fire Department...

Jun 6, 2022

Billy, T. White, 58 of Jacksontown, OH died Monday, June 6, 2022 at Select Specialty Medical Center after a long illness.

Billy was born February 28, 1964 in Mt. Vernon, OH to Billy L. White and Ellouise (Cooper) White who survives. Billy enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his father,...

Jun 5, 2022

Nancy Jean Rogers, 84, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Sunday afternoon, June 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 23, 1937 in Zanesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Scott W. and Freda J. (Henderson) Vickers. Nancy was a Christian by faith and a member of many churches, and most recently attended The Tree...

Jun 4, 2022

Jeffrey A. King, 60, of Dresden, died Saturday afternoon, June 4, 2022, after he succumbed to an aneurysm and lost control of his vehicle while driving.

Born January 21, 1962 in Zanesville, he was the son of Juanita (Gard) King and the late Louis King.  He was a 1980 graduate of Tri-Valley High...