Obituaries

Jan 3, 2026

Eric Todd Hatfield, 61, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday morning, January 3, 2026, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Born November 28, 1964, in Zanesville, Eric was the son of late Marion "Junior" and Mary Jo (Helriggle) Hatfield and a 1984 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Eric worked for The Longaberger Company as a basket weaver,...

Jan 2, 2026

Beverly Joyce Bowden, 79, of Adamsville, Ohio died Friday evening, January 2, 2026 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Born December 19, 1946 in Zanesville, she was the only daughter of the late George L. and Bernice E. (Wilson) Orr and a 1964 graduate of Adamsville High School. She was a member of Salem Community Church and a...

Jan 1, 2026

Bobbie Mills, 80, died Thursday morning, January 1, 2026, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House.

Born February 22, 1945, in Dunlow, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Milton and Jessie (Crum) Mills.  Bobbie retired from the Babcock & Wilcox - Navy Nuclear Equipment Division after 21 years of service. He attended the First Baptist Church –...

Dec 28, 2025

A funeral service for Willard "Bill" Kuhlwein, 86 of Hanover will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2026 at Hanover Presbyterian Church with Cory Campbell officiating.  Burial will immediately follow the service at Hanover Cemetery.

Bill passed away Sunday evening, December 28, 2025 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, surrounded by his loving family.  He was...

Dec 15, 2025

M. Maxine Crawmer, 84, entered eternal life Monday morning, December 15, 2025, at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born January 6, 1941 in Frazeysburg, she was a daughter of the late Willis and Gladys (Untied) Harmon. Maxine worked for 30+ years in the cafeteria of Frazeysburg Elementary School. She loved the thousands of children she helped feed...

Dec 11, 2025

Alma Jean Cline, 90, of Frazeysburg, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, December 11, 2025, at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born on September 14, 1935, in Frazeysburg, she was the only child of the late Carl and Dorothy (Hall) Wilson and a 1953 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. Alma dedicated many years of her working life to...

Dec 6, 2025

Lois Elaine Gardner, 92, passed away early Saturday morning, December 6, 2025 at the Oaks at Bethesda in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born November 2, 1933 in Gratiot, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Virgil D. & Bernice M. (Varner) Baird. Lois retired from the Ohio Division of Parks after many years of dedicated service. She was...

Dec 5, 2025

Linda Cashdollar, 82 of Newark passed away peacefully December 5, 2025 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio.

Linda was born March 20, 1943 in Newark to the late James E. and Grace L. (Heffley) Wolfe.

Linda retired from Northtowne Retirement Village where she cleaned and cared for numerous residents...

Dec 5, 2025

Chester H. Flowers, 98 of Hanover died Friday morning, December 5, 2025 at his home, with his loving family at his side.

Chester was born May 31, 1927 in Hanover, OH to the late Lloyd E. and Ruth R. (Burrier) Flowers.  He married Edith Wright April 9th, 1950; they made a home together for 66 years until...

Dec 4, 2025

Freda "Bobbie" Jean Williamson, age 99, of Frazeysburg, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend whose presence is already deeply missed.

Born August 9, 1926, in Switzer, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Elmer (Hall) Akers. Bobbie loved her...

Dec 2, 2025

Leslie Dale Graves (Dale) passed away peacefully at Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio after an extended illness on December 2, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Dresden, Ohio, Dale was born to the late Leslie and Thelma (Marvin) Graves on September 7, 1935.  After attending Jefferson High School, Dale worked as a delivery man for Martin's Dairy and...

Nov 30, 2025

John Clinton Hindel, 80, of Frazeysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, November 30, 2025, at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born April 25, 1945, in Coshocton, John was the son of the late William "Bus" and Leona (Camp) Hindel. He proudly served in the Army National Guard and spent his career with Owens Corning until...

Nov 28, 2025

Lois Arlene Yingling, 93, of Zanesville, Ohio died Friday morning, November 28, 2025 at The Oaks at Northpointe in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born June 14, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Chester W. & Edna M. (Prince) Thomas and a 1951 graduate of Jefferson High School. Lois was a Methodist by faith and lived a life...

Nov 15, 2025

M. Suzanne Jenkins, 88, of Lancaster, formerly of Dresden, died Saturday morning, November 15, 2025, at The Pickering House, Lancaster.

Born June 27, 1937, in Rochester, New York, she was a daughter of the late William Delbert and Catherine (Gemmell) Lindsey and a graduate of Orville High School, Orville, Ohio.  Suzanne was employed with the State of...

Nov 14, 2025

A funeral service celebrating the life of Normajean Crane, 96 of Newark will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Vensil & Chute | Newark with Pastor Robert Cassady officiating.

Mrs. Crane passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at Hearth Brook, Newark.  She was born October 12, 1929 in Reynoldsburg, OH to the late Aldra D....

Nov 12, 2025

Melvin C. Cunningham, Jr., 97, of Newark, Ohio, passed away on the night of November 12, 2025 at Kennedy Way, Lakeside Manor Nursing Home at the Dayton VA.

Melvin was born on March 18, 1928 in Newark Ohio to the late Clarence and Elnora "Gail" (Linn) Cunningham. He attended the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Newark.

Nov 12, 2025

Judy Lynn Morgan, 81, of Perryton, Ohio died early Wednesday morning, November 12, 2025 at Arlington Care Center in Newark, Ohio.

Born April 22, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Howard A. and Kathryn M. (Dailey) Lloyd and a 1962 graduate of Newark High School. She graduated from Nationwide Beauty Academy. Judy was a member...

Nov 11, 2025

Robert "Bob" Eugene Lee Jones, 88, of Zanesville, Ohio died Tuesday evening, November 11, 2025 at Beckett House Healthcare and Rehabilitation in New Concord, Ohio.

Born January 26, 1937, he was a son of the late Aurthur H. & Blanche M. (Billman) Jones and a member of Duncan Falls Baptist Church. He worked as a welder for...

Nov 10, 2025

Ivan "Sonny" Leon Westbrook, Jr., 60, died peacefully at this home Monday morning, November 10, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born June 27, 1965 in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of Lea M. (Wells) and the late Ivan L. Westbrook, Sr. A 1983 graduate of Licking Valley High School, Sonny grew up on the...

Nov 10, 2025

Carol L Guanciale, 73 of Newark passed away Monday morning, November 10, 2025 at The Brooke of The Inn at SharonBrooke after an almost 6-year battle against dementia. Carol was born on February 12, 1952 in Newark, Ohio to the late Ross and Kathleen (Egan) Lewis.

She was involved with many non-profit organizations over the years and...