Obituaries

May 7, 2021

A Memorial Mass for David "Dabo" Brunton, 78 of Newark will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2021 at  St. Leonard Catholic Church, Heath with Fr. William Hristko as celebrant.

Dabo passed away Friday evening, May 7, 2021 at Doctors Hospital, Columbus.  He was born March 22, 1943 in Glouster, OH to the late Arnold James and...

May 4, 2021

Lillie Belle Lapp, 97, of Adamsville died on Tuesday afternoon, May 4, 2021 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born March 20, 1924 in Salem Township of Muskingum County, she was a daughter of the late Gerald E. and Glenna P. (Pickens) McHenry and was a graduate of Adamsville High School.  Lillie was a proud farmer's...

May 4, 2021

Gary Dale Dillon, 75, of Granville, Ohio died Tuesday morning, May 4, 2021 at his home.

Born January 30, 1946 in Newark, Ohio he was a son of the late John Dillon, Jr. and Ollie Mae (Cline) Dillon.  Gary was a 1964 graduate of Frazeysburg High School and he proudly served our country in Vietnam as a...

May 4, 2021

Dolores F. "Dody" Williamson, 90, of Newark, Ohio died Tuesday evening, May 4, 2021 at her home.

Born July 15, 1930 in Uhrichville, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Homer and Addie (McFadden) Sharp.  A very faithful Christian, she was a member of Licking Valley Church of Christ.  Dody enjoyed playing the piano and working...

May 4, 2021

Michael J. Holtz, 74, of Nashport, Ohio died Tuesday morning, May 4, 2021 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born February 23, 1947 in Zanesville, he was a son of the late Chester and Marie (Rooms) Holtz and was a 1965 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  Following high school Michael proudly served our country for four ...

May 4, 2021

Charles J. Globis, 81 of Dresden, went to his heavenly home Tuesday evening, May 4, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

Born October 16, 1939 in Long Branch, New Jersey, a son of the late Peter and Catherine Globis.  Charles retired after driving truck for over 55 years.

Surviving are his loving wife of 58 years,...

Apr 27, 2021

Barbara M. Noland, 79, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Tuesday morning, April 27, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Born July 14, 1941 in Newark, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Carl D. and Wilma D. (Bailey) Moran and was a 1959 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  Barbara loved caring for children and...

Apr 26, 2021

Julia Yost, 90 of Newark passed away peacefully Monday morning, April 26, 2021 at Altercare Newark North.  She was born February 21, 1931 in Baltimore, Ohio to the late Arthur and Mary (Schuler) VanArsdalen.

Survivors include her children, Maxine Williams, Dorcas Yost and Rodney Yost; grandchildren, Garey, Nicki, Jennifer, Jeff and Eric; sisters, Shirley Spires and Alice...

Apr 25, 2021

Dr. Joseph Saul Stein, DO, age 74, passed peacefully Sunday, April 25, 2021.

Joseph was a kind, gentle man with a giving heart and great sense of humor.

He was fortunate to be born to, Louis and Jeanette (Socket) Stein in Philadelphia, PA.

He was a born healer and spent his life caring...

Apr 24, 2021

Mabel V. Pethtel, 97, formerly of Hanover, Ohio died peacefully at her home in Nashport, Ohio Saturday morning, April 24, 2021.  She was affectionately known by many as "Granny".

Born June 9, 1923 in Deep Valley, Pennsylvania she was a daughter of the late John A. and Nevada (Miller) Strosnider.  She was the youngest of nine children. ...

Apr 23, 2021

Tina A. Lewis, 57 of Newark passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born March 8, 1964 in Newark, Ohio to the late Dale and Judy (Hewitt) Miller.

Tina was a Housewife and Homemaker for her husband and children. She loved caring for and spending time with her family. Tina also...

Apr 22, 2021

Ada Marie Wagner, 86, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Thursday evening, April 22, 2021 at her home with her loving family at her side.

Born November 12, 1934 in Muskingum County near Dresden, she was the daughter of the late Charles Russell and Evelyn Marie (Cullins) Prince.  She was raised by her aunt, Violet Prince and her grandfather,...

Apr 19, 2021

Kathie Irene Knicely, 78, of Adamsville, formerly of Rossville, Illinois, died Monday afternoon, April 19, 2021 at Adams Lane Care Center, Zanesville.

Born September 14, 1942 in Flint, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Marshall and Margaret (Rowe) Ketchum and a 1960 graduate of Flint Northern High School. She later earned her bachelor's degree at...

Apr 12, 2021

Barbara L. Williams, 83, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Dresden, Ohio, died Monday evening, April 12, 2021 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born August 7, 1937 in Zanesville, she was a daughter of the late Leland and Wilma (Dunn) Campbell and was a 1955 graduate of Zanesville High School.  She retired from the Longaberger Company with...

Apr 8, 2021

A funeral service for James Richard Harris, 88 of Newark will be held Tuesday April 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of Second Baptist Church, 19 W. National Drive with Pastor Ralph Gordon and Pastor Margaret Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Harris passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his...

Apr 6, 2021

A private funeral service for Robin E. Cross, Jr. 67 of Hebron will be 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2021 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Steven Dunn officiating. Visitation will be observed from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home,1850 West Main Street, Newark.

Mr. Cross passed away...

Apr 5, 2021

A funeral service for John J. Bebout, 63 of Harbor Hills will 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2021 at First United Methodist Church, 88 N. Fifth Street, Newark with Pastor Barbara Wood Salyers officiating. Burial will be in Newark Memorial Gardens. Facemasks are required and social distancing will be observed.

John passed away peacefully after a long...

Mar 28, 2021

Ronald Lee "Butch" Bryan, 80, of Dresden, died Sunday morning, March 28, 2021 at Coshocton Regional Medical Center.

Born July 17, 1940 in Harrison County, Ohio he was the son of the late Samuel L. and Lucille Crothers Bryan and was a graduate of Cadiz High School.  He retired from Consol Energy in 1992, where he drove...

Mar 26, 2021

Clarabell Fairall, 93, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Friday morning, March 26, 2021 at her home.

Born October 24, 1927 in Frazeysburg she was a daughter of the late Bart and Lillie (Westerviller) Wright and was a 1945 graduate of Frazeysburg High School.  Clarabell was a homemaker and she assisted her husband in the operation of their farm. ...

Mar 25, 2021

A private service for John William "Bill" Helphrey, 52 of Newark will be held at a later date.

Mr. Helphrey passed away at his residence on Thursday March 25, 2021 following an extended illness. He was born September 18, 1968 in Newark. He was employed a number of years for Brothers Tree Service and had earned additional...