Obituaries

Sep 13, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Richard W. "Rick" Schmitt, 71 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 20, 2021 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Jeff Smith officiating. Burial will be at Newark Memorial Gardens. The Licking County Veterans Alliance will provide Military Funeral Honors.

Mr. Schmitt passed away...

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 11, 2021

Funeral services for James F. Matheny, 77 of Newark will be held Friday September 17, 2021 at Noon in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. Burial will be in Newark Memorial Gardens with military honors conducted by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. The family would like to invite Jim's friends to...

Sep 8, 2021

Funeral Services for Marietta (Van Fleet) Turner, 91 of Newark will be held Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home 1850 West Main Street with Pastor David P. Helser officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be observed Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until services.

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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...

Sep 1, 2021

Molly Backlund was a teacher to hundreds, a mentor to many and an advocate of education for all children. She passed away on Wednesday afternoon, September 1, 2021 while surrounded by family. Molly was born in Hurley, Wisconsin to Celestin "Lefty" and Margaret "Peg" Trier, the eleventh of twelve children. She frequently talked about her cherished memories growing up...

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 28, 2021

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Kenneth L. White, 68 of Newark who passed away on Saturday August 28, 2021 at The Cleveland Clinic. He was born November 1, 1952 in Whitmer, WVA to Lester R. and Betty (Vance) White.

He was a graduate of Harmon High School in Harmon, WVA. He...

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 26, 2021

Maribeth Stover, 68 of Newark passed away on August 26, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Sewickley, PA on March 18, 1953 to Joseph and Frances (Begg) Kost.

Maribeth is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jack Stover, whom she married on December 27, 1974 in Aliquippa, PA; son Daniel (Emily) Stover of Newark;...

Aug 25, 2021

George R. "Randy" Thornton, 70 of Newark passed away August 25, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.

Mr. Thornton was born September 5, 1950 in Lancaster, OH to the late George Thornton, Jr. and Florence (McCullough) Thornton.

A graduate of Liberty Union High School, Mr. Thornton honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. ...

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 21, 2021

Robert Kenneth Harris, 69 of Newark passed away unexpectedly Saturday August 21, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born January 22, 1952 in Newark to Arthur E. and Norma B. (Juniper) Harris.

He was a graduate of Licking Valley High School. Robert retired after 30 years at Rockwell International as the shipping manager, having worked at...

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...

Jul 28, 2021

William D. Hughes, 94 of Newark died on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 23, 1927 in Etna Township to Harry C. and Pleasant Dale (Wells) Hughes. In following with his wishes there will not be a public funeral service.

Mr. Hughes retired after 34 years with Kaiser Aluminum. He was a...

Jul 26, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Callie A. Harmon, 89 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2021 at First United Methodist Church, 88 N. Fifth Street, Newark with Rev. Barbara Salyers and Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Zanesville Memorial Park.

Mrs. Harmon passed away Monday, July...