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Donald "Don" J. Cotterman

Donald "Don" J. Cotterman

Sep 27, 2025

Donald James Cotterman age 83 of Zanesville passed away peacefully in the home he built on Saturday morning, Sept 27 after a long illness.  He was born Oct 11, 1941, in Perry County OH, the oldest son of Jim and Josephine Cotterman.  He is preceded in death by his mother and father.

Don is survived by his...

Betty L. Myers

Betty L. Myers

Sep 26, 2025

Betty L. Myers, age 92, of Frazeysburg, Ohio, passed away on September 26, 2025 at Helen Purcell Assisted Living Facility in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born April 28, 1933, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Foster and Mabel (Romine) Wolford and a 1951 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. Betty was a graduate of Ohio University...

Donald Fred O'Flaherty

Donald Fred O'Flaherty

Sep 24, 2025

Donald Fred O'Flaherty, age 60, of Frazeysburg, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2025 at Genesis Hospital following a brief illness.

Born July 27, 1965, in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of the late John and Darlene (Cannon) O'Flaherty and a 1983 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and a 1986 graduate of COTC. Don was a...

Lottie Lucille Landaker

Lottie Lucille Landaker

Sep 23, 2025

Lottie Lucille Landaker, 90, of Fairborn, Ohio, formerly of Dresden, died Tuesday morning, September 23, 2025, at her home.

Born September 13, 1935, in Fallsburg, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Eva J. (Simpson) Sheperd and 1953 graduate of Union High School.  Lottie worked as an Inspector at The Longaberger Company for...

Michael "Mike" Edward Barrick Sr.

Michael "Mike" Edward Barrick Sr.

Sep 14, 2025

Michael Edward Barrick Sr., 77, of Newark, died Sunday evening, September 14, 2025, at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Born December 29, 1947, in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of the late Harold and Annabelle (Hupp) Barrick and a 1966 graduate of River View High School.  Mike retired after 30 years of service at Rockwell and was a...

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Nusbaum

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Nusbaum

Sep 11, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Nusbaum, 80, of Canfield, Ohio, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 11, 2025 at her home.

Born September 16, 1944, in San Francisco, California, she was a daughter of the late David S. & Ernestine R. (Watson) and a 1962 graduate of Mifflin High School. Sandy received her bachelor's degree in education from The Ohio State...

Jeannette M. Border

Jeannette M. Border

Sep 9, 2025

Jeannette M. Border, 89, of Dresden, Ohio, died Tuesday morning, September 9, 2025, at Adams Lane Care Center, Zanesville, Ohio.

Born December 21, 1935, in Coshocton, Ohio, a daughter of the late David and Francis (Snyder) Croy and a 1953 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Jeannette was a faithful member of Muskingum Church and enjoyed her grandchildren....

Francis Walter Holzschuher

Francis Walter Holzschuher

Sep 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Francis Walter Holzschuher, 86, of Dresden, who passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 10:42pm after a lengthy illness.

Born November 19, 1938, in Zanesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary (Beckert) Holzschuher. After graduating from Zanesville...

Haydin Michael-Anderson Shockley

Haydin Michael-Anderson Shockley

Sep 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Haydin Michael-Anderson Shockley, age 16, of Newark, Ohio, who left this world far too soon on September 1, 2025.

Born on March 23, 2009, Haydin brought light, laughter, and love into the lives of all who knew him. A kind soul with a curious mind, he had a deep...

James E. O'Flaherty

James E. O'Flaherty

Sep 1, 2025

James Edward O'Flaherty, 90, of Heath, Ohio, formerly of Hanover, Ohio died Monday afternoon, September 1, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio.

Born July 20, 1935 in Hanover, Ohio, he was a son of the late George and Ila (Morgan) O'Flaherty and was a 1953 graduate of Hanover -Toboso High School. James was a member...

Samantha "Sam" Lynn Horner

Samantha "Sam" Lynn Horner

Aug 29, 2025

Samantha "Sam" Lynn Horner, 46 of Dresden, Ohio died unexpectedly Friday, August 29, 2025.

Born November 10, 1978, in Paris, Tennessee, she was a daughter of Mary Jane (Morris) Horner and the late Ronald C. Horner. Sam was a 1997 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 89 in Paris Landing...

Thomas "Tom" Frew Tucker

Thomas "Tom" Frew Tucker

Aug 26, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Frew Tucker, 85, of Frazeysburg, died Tuesday night, August 26, 2025, at Altercare Newark North in Newark, Ohio.

Born June 3, 1940 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robert and Emma (Frew) Tucker and a 1958 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Tom proudly served his country in the United...

Danny Kopp

Danny Kopp

Aug 18, 2025

Danny Lee Kopp, 80, of Newark passed away August 18, 2025 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.  He was born March 3, 1945 in Newark, OH to the late George W. Kopp and Winifred (Arbuckle) Kopp.

Danny was proudly employed at State Farm for 26 years, retiring in 2007. Danny considered "The Farm" as his family...

Martha I. Baughman

Martha I. Baughman

Aug 16, 2025

A funeral service for Martha I. Baughman, 99 of Newark will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Vensil & Chute | Newark with Brother Matthew Swartz officiating.  Burial will be at Newark Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Baughman passed away Saturday morning, August 16, 2025 at Altercare Newark North.  She was born in Newark May 16, 1926...

Sharon L. Slatzer

Sharon L. Slatzer

Aug 13, 2025

A private family funeral service will be held for Sharon L. Slatzer, 87 of Newark with Pastor Steven Hughes officiating. Burial will be in the New Straitsville Cemetery.

Sharon passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born April 29, 1938 in Murray City, OH to the late...

Christopher Michael Bailey

Christopher Michael Bailey

Aug 2, 2025

Christopher Michael Bailey, 52, of Newark, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, August 2, 2025, at his home.

He was born a "Spring Chicken" on April 25, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio, to his parents Steve and Julia. He grew up in the Newark/Heath area and graduated from Lakewood High School. Afterward, he proudly served in the...

Weldon L. Adams

Weldon L. Adams

Aug 1, 2025

Weldon L. Adams, 85, of Dresden, died Friday morning, August 1, 2025, at Genesis Hospice - Morrison House, Zanesville.

Born December 21, 1939, in Adamsville, he was a son of the late Paul and Josephine (Harris) Adams and a 1957 graduate of Adamsville High School.  He retired from Clow Water System in Coshocton and was a volunteer...

John P. Cooper

John P. Cooper

Jul 28, 2025

John P. Cooper, 80, of Newark, passed on surrounded by family and friends after a prolonged illness, on July 28, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born January 15, 1945, in Coshocton, OH to the late John Junior and Dulcie Faye (Corum) Cooper.

John graduated from Newark High School in 1963. He attended Ohio University, earned...

Robert E. Shepard

Robert E. Shepard

Jul 25, 2025

A funeral service for Robert E. Shepard, 79 of Hebron will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2025 at Vensil & Chute | Newark with Randy Clour officiating.  Burial will be at Newark Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Shepard died July 25, 2025 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio.  He was born October...

Joan C. Post

Joan C. Post

Jul 25, 2025

Joan C. Post, age 94, of Newark, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday afternoon, July 25, 2025, at Otterbein Granville.

Born June 20, 1931, in Newark, Joan was the daughter of the late Willis Delbert and Elsie (Hull) Gatrell. A proud graduate of Newark High School, Joan went on to work for both...

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