Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 20, 2025

Frank P. Cartwright, 88, of Zanesville, died Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Genesis Hospice -Morrison House, Zanesville.

Born November 15, 1936, in Wellston, Ohio, he was a son of the late Adrian and Lucille (Gilland) Cartwright and a 1955 graduate of Wellston High School.  Frank was a United States Army Veteran and retired from the Peabody Company...

Jul 13, 2025

Mary Ellen Hahn, 93, of Dresden, died Sunday evening, July 13, 2025, with her loving family at her side at Clay Gardens Place, Zanesville.

Born April 21, 1932, in Muskingum County, she was a daughter of the late George and Virginia (Shaw) McGlade and a 1950 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Mary Ellen was a banker and...

Jul 11, 2025

A celebration of the life of Brylan Kramer, 16 of Johnstown will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Vensil & Chute ' Newark with Dan Huffman officiating.

Brylan passed away July 11, 2025 at his home. He was born May 7, 2009 in Newark. A student at Northridge High School, Brylan was active in many...

Jul 6, 2025

Judy A. (King) Untied passed away Sunday morning, July 6, 2025 at The Oaks at Northpointe in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born October 20, 1941 in Newark, Ohio, Judy was a daughter of the late Earl Granvil and Ada F. (Nethers) King.  After raising her children, she worked as a nail technician in Zanesville salons and later for the...

Jul 6, 2025

A graveside service celebrating the life of Patricia Sue Miller, 82 of Newark will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Kirkersville Cemetery with Will Spencer officiating.

Pat passed peacefully July 6, 2025 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 2, 1943 in Granville, OH  to the late...

Jun 28, 2025

Alice Rose Newsom, 80, of Frazeysburg passed away peacefully at her home on June 28, 2025.

She was born on May 12, 1945 in Newark to the late Fred A. & Ida F.  (Sensibaugh) Hunkins. Alice loved spending time with her grandchildren, working in her flower gardens, watching and feeding her birds, and most of all taking...

Jun 23, 2025

Loren "Max" Hittle, 88, of Dresden, passed away Monday evening, June 23, 2025.

Born August 11, 1936, in Dresden, he was a son of the late Ralph & Myrtle (Spiker) Hittle and a 1955 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Max was a lifelong farmer and retired from Rockwell after 30 years as a machinist.  He was a...

Jun 20, 2025

Glenna L. Sanborn. 78 of Hebron, Ohio passed away June 20, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was a woman whose heart was deeply rooted in faith.

She was born August 1946 in Nelsonville, OH to the late Edward and Vera Peacock.

Glenna found great joy in the simple things- reading...