Obituaries

Feb 28, 2025

Charley D. Mathis, 45 of Newark passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 28, 2025 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.  He was born January 26, 1980 in Newark, OH to Fred and Karen Mathis who survive.

Charley was a 1998 graduate of Newark High School.  He was a member of the Ohio Carpentry Union and currently worked for A.C.P. Construction. ...

Feb 27, 2025

Robert Edgar Dunlap, a devoted husband, loving father, proud veteran, and successful entrepreneur, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Lucille Hull Dunlap and William Edward Dunlap, Robert lived a life full of purpose, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his loved ones and community.

At the heart of Robert's life was his beloved...

Feb 25, 2025

Carol E. Wollenburg, 87, a lifetime resident of Newark peacefully passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio.

She was born August 28, 1937 in Newark to Frank L. "Bud" and Isabel M. (Hodgson) Stare, Jr.

Carol was an employee for 35 years at Licking...

Feb 24, 2025

Mona Rose Miller, 96, of Frazeysburg, died early Monday morning, February 24, 2025 at her home with family by her side.

Born November 16, 1928 in Dresden, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Frances Joseph Wagner and Edith (Stanford) Wagner Sines.  Mona graduated from Lash High School in 1945 and received a year's education at...

Feb 22, 2025

A funeral service for Twila J. Henthorn, 71 of Heath, Ohio will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 27th, 2025 at Vensil & Chute Funeral Home |Newark Chapel with Pastor Chip Rudin officiating. Visitation will be observed from 3 pm to 6 pm prior to the service.

Twila passed away peacefully, Saturday February 22nd at The Laurels of...

Feb 19, 2025

A funeral service for Dorothy Turdo, 87 of Newark will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2025 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Stephen Swisher officiating.  Burial will be at Newark Memorial Gardens.

Dorothy passed away unexpectedly February 19, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital.  She was born March...

Feb 17, 2025

A funeral service for M. Michele Shedosky, age 73, of Newark will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Vensil & Chute Funeral Home | Newark Chapel, 1850 W. Main Street, Newark, OH.  Following the service, help us celebrate her life with a luncheon in the Community Center at the Village on Main, 65 McMillen Drive, Newark, OH....

Feb 17, 2025

Richard William Barthel, 88, of Warsaw, died Monday evening, February 17, 2025, at his home.

Born April 20, 1936, in South Bend, Indiana, he is a son of the late Albert and Margaret Barthel.  Richard was an honorable United States Army Veteran.  He worked at Rockwell International for several years, prior to going out on his own....

Feb 13, 2025

Sally A. Williams, 88 of New Lexington passed away on Thursday February 13, 2025 at Majestic Care of New Lexington following a short stay. Honoring Sally's wishes A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday August 2, 2025 at New Lexington Cemetery, 440 Swigart Street.

She was born February 8, 1937 in...

Feb 8, 2025

Garnett Rose Lewis, 87, of Newark passed away peacefully February 8th, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 28, 1937 in Granville Township to the late Rueben Leon and Mabel Christina (Piper) Watkins.

Garnett was a devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother and great grandmother.  A 1955 graduate of Granville High...

Jan 23, 2025

Eva J. Jones, 81 of Heath passed away peacefully Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Jones was born November 28, 1943 in Onego, West Virginia to the late Omer and Eva (Vance) Turner.  She was a loving mother, grandmother,...

Jan 21, 2025

Carol J. Carlson 81, of Chicago IL  passed away January 21, 2025 at Ohio State University East Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born December 6, 1943 in Saint Paul, MN.  She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota and a graduate degree at the University of Chicago.

Carol had a...

Jan 19, 2025

Annette Marie (Archer) Schlater, 65, of Zanesville left life on Earth on Sunday evening, January 19, 2025.

She was born December 8, 1959, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Myron & Ruth (Cody) Archer and graduated from Tri-Valley High School in 1978.

Annette, commonly referred to as "Mother Nature," loved all animals and creatures....

Jan 19, 2025

Martha A. Lear, 88, of Dresden, died Sunday morning, January 19, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio.

Born May 21, 1936, in Zanesville, she was a daughter of the late John O. and Alice M. (Skinner) Prince.  Martha was a1954 graduate of Jefferson High School and a devoted homemaker.

Private family services will be held,...

Jan 17, 2025

Robert "Bob" A. McGee, Sr., 83, of Frazeysburg, died Friday, January 17, 2025, at Genesis Hospice- Morrison House.

Born February 18, 1941, in Barnesville, he was a son of the late John "Edward" and Mary "Catherine" (McCort) McGee and a 1958 graduate of Barnesville High School.  Bob was a past member and elder of Community Bible Church...

Jan 15, 2025

Debra Jean Montgomery, 71, of Newark, Ohio died Wednesday morning January 15, 2025 at her home.  Her loving family was at her side.

Born August 2, 1953, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Clinton and Nancy (Conner) Fawcett and was a 1972 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.

Debra was a daycare...

Jan 15, 2025

Jaunice passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 84. A private funeral service was held on February 5, 2025 with Pastor Wally Mclaughlin officiating. Burial took place at Fairmount Cemetery.

Born on June 9, 1940, in Newark, Jaunice was the daughter of Norris C. and Cora E. (Fulk) Friend. During her life, she...

Jan 13, 2025

Violet Emelyn McGee, 83, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died early Monday morning, January 13, 2025 at The Oaks of Bethesda in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born July 17, 1941 in Barnesville, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Emelyn (Morton) and Robert B. Pierce, Sr. and a 1959 graduate of Barnesville High School.  Violet was a past member of...

Jan 13, 2025

Gordon Kenneth "Kenny" Brown, 81, of Dresden, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home in Dresden after a brief illness.

Kenny was born on April 16, 1943, in Zanesville, to the late Gerald Kenneth and Essie (Smythe) Brown.  As an only child he was devoted to his parents and took care of them...

Jan 10, 2025

Leandra D. Leffel, 51, of Dresden, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at Genesis Hospice- Morrison House.

Born May 13, 1973, in Zanesville, she was the daughter of David Hindel and the late Carolyn Kay (Brennen) Hindel and a graduate of Tri-Valley High School.  Leandra was a faithful member of the Trinway United Methodist Church, active Girl Scout...