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Steven D. Lacy

Steven D. Lacy

Jul 7, 2021

Steven D. Lacy, 72, of Dresden, died Wednesday afternoon, July 7, 2021 at the Oaks at North Pointe, Zanesville.

Born June 8, 1949 in Zanesville, he was the son of the late Kenneth "Bud" and Louise (Lewis) Lacy and a Tri-Valley graduate, class of 1967. He was a United States Air Force and Army Veteran and retired...

Donna Lee Longaberger

Donna Lee Longaberger

Jul 4, 2021

Donna Lee Longaberger, 86, of Dresden, died Sunday morning, July 4, 2021 at Genesis Hospice - Morrison House.

Born September 6, 1934 in Coshocton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Margie (Evans) Everhart and a graduate of Coshocton High School.  Donna worked for many years at a pharmacy in Georgia, until they...

Steven Athey

Steven Athey

Jul 3, 2021

A graveside service for Steven M. Athey, 71, of Newark will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Wilson Cemetery with Chaplain Mark Pierce officiating.

Steve passed away July 3, 2021 at Arlington Care Center in Newark. He was born May 31, 1950 in Newark to the late William P. Athey, Sr and Ruth Evelyn (Duff)...

Geneva B. Bluhm

Geneva B. Bluhm

Jul 2, 2021

Geneva B. Bluhm, 81, of Dresden, Ohio, died Friday afternoon, July 2, 2021, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House.

Born December 20, 1939, in Coal Run, OH, she was the daughter of the late Denny David and Nellie (Mincks) Landaker and a 1957 graduate from London high school, London, OH. Geneva retired from The Longaberger Company after 25 years...

Jessica Marie Wilson

Jessica Marie Wilson

Jul 1, 2021

Jessica Marie Wilson, 40, of Newark, Ohio died Thursday evening, July 1, 2021 as the result of an automobile accident near Zanesville, Ohio.

Born November 5, 1980 in Newark she was a daughter of Kathryn Swartz Napier and John Napier of Walhonding, Ohio and Timothy and Marcy Wilson of Frazeysburg, Ohio.  Jessica was a 1999 graduate of...

Linda J. Kerr

Linda J. Kerr

Jun 29, 2021

A funeral service for Linda J. Kerr, 82 of Newark will be held Friday July 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Chaplain Brian Humphries officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Kerr passed away Tuesday June 29, 2021 at the Arlington Care Center. She was...

Nancy L. Fellows

Nancy L. Fellows

Jun 14, 2021

Private funeral services for Nancy L. Fellows, 86 of Thornville will be held at a later date.

Nancy passed away on Monday morning June 14, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 31, 1935 in Columbus to James R. and Josephine E. (Kinzig) Luzadar.

She was a retired salesperson from Macy's Department store having...

Jerad R. Angle

Jerad R. Angle

Jun 13, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Jerad R. Angle, 40 of Thornville will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Carpenter officiating.  Burial will be in Kirkersville Cemetery.

Mr. Angle died unexpectedly Sunday, June 13, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical...

Anna M. Day

Anna M. Day

Jun 10, 2021

A funeral service for Anna M. Day, 87 of Newark will be held Monday June 14, 2021 at Noon at the Christian Apostolic Church, 22 N. 23 rd with Pastor G. Keith Sjöstrand officiating. A visitation will be observed one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge, OH....

Lincoln "Hunch" Hastings

Lincoln "Hunch" Hastings

Jun 3, 2021

Lincoln R.  "Hunch" Hastings, 56, of Nashport, Ohio died Thursday morning, June 3, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Born March 10, 1965 in Zanesville, Ohio he was a son of the late Warren Franklin and Mary A. (Smith) Hastings.  Hunch was a handyman, he was always tinkering outside and enjoyed fixing things.  His greatest...

Curtis W. Smith

Curtis W. Smith

Jun 2, 2021

Curtis W. Smith, 80 of Newark, OH formerly of Illinois passed away on Wednesday June 2, 2021 at the Inn at Chapel Grove.

Mr. Smith was born October 4, 1940 in Spring Valley, Illinois to Charles V. and Alvina C. (Jordan) Smith.

A private inurnment service will be held at a later date at the...

B. Jeannine Denman

B. Jeannine Denman

May 28, 2021

Jeannine Denman, 87, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Friday morning, May 28, 2021 at AlterCare Nursing Home of Zanesville.

Born November 3, 1933 in Perryton, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Ralph J. and Anna "Pauline" McKnight Martin and was a 1951 graduate of Union High School.  She was a former member of the Mt. Pleasant...

Richard E. "Dick" Thompson

Richard E. "Dick" Thompson

May 27, 2021

Richard E. Thompson, 81 of Newark, OH passed away peacefully Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Sharon Brooke after a lengthy illness.  He was born September 26, 1936 in Hanover to the late Earl K. Thompson and Dorothy (Nethers) Thompson Coon.

A graduate of Newark High School, Dick went on to serve in the U.S. Army Reserves for...

Richard "Rick" Arnett

Richard "Rick" Arnett

May 19, 2021

A memorial service for Richard W. "Rick" Arnett, 53 of Newark will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Miller and Pastor Charlie Mason officiating.

Mr. Arnett passed unexpectedly May 19, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital.  He was born February 29, 1968 in Newark...

Georgiann Kautz

Georgiann Kautz

May 17, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Georgiann Allen Kautz, 86 of Newark will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2021 at Community Church Newark, 161 Myrtle Avenue, Newark.

Mrs. Kautz passed away Monday morning, May 17, 2021 at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 9, 1934 in Tygarts...

Ronald Lynn Hopkins

Ronald Lynn Hopkins

May 14, 2021

Ronald Lynn Hopkins , 74, passed to his rest and is now in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ May 14, 2021, at Newark Health and Rehabilitation Center, Newark, OH. He was born September 17, 1946, in Greensburg, PA to the late Oren and Beulah (Miller) Hopkins.

Survivors include his son,...

Norma Jean Forrest

Norma Jean Forrest

May 12, 2021

A funeral service for Norma Jean Forrest, 81 of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Kazee officiating.  Burial will be in Newark Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Forrest passed away May 12, 2021 at Tuscany Gardens, Pataskala.  She was born November 28, 1939...

S. Dean Reed

S. Dean Reed

May 8, 2021

Stanley Dean Reed, 90, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, May 8, 2021 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio surrounded by his family.

Born July 9, 1930 in Adamsville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Cassell and Evelyn (Bowden) Reed and was a 1948 graduate of Adamsville High School.  Dean retired with 39 years of...

Michael David Smith

Michael David Smith

May 8, 2021

Michael David Smith, 69, of Nashport, Ohio died Saturday morning, May 8, 2021 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born August 1, 1951 in Zanesville he was a son of the late Leonard Gene Smith and Dorothy E. (Ashcraft) Smith of Frazeysburg, Ohio.  He was a 1969 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and he received his...

Joe D. "Jody" Younger

Joe D. "Jody" Younger

May 7, 2021

A memorial service for Joe D. "Jody" Younger, 62 of Newark will be held Thursday May 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home 1850 West Main Street with Pastor Ron Hall officiating. A visitation will be observed from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday prior to the service.

Mr. Younger...

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