Obituaries

Mar 21, 2025

Phyllis Benner, 75 of Newark passed away on March 21, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Phyllis had been employed by Dairy Mart in many positions in a career of over 40 years. She was born December 13, 1949 in Newark to the late Roy and Norma Jean (Loper) Deckard.

She was devoted to her...

Mar 20, 2025

William D. Mullinnex, 82, of Zanesville, formally of Dresden, died Thursday morning, March 20, 2025, at Cedar Hill Nursing Home, Zanesville.

Born January 15, 1943, in Muskingum County, Ohio, he was a son of the late William H. & Alice Mae (Garrett) Mullinnex and a 1961 graduate of Jefferson High School. William retired from General Electric and...

Mar 20, 2025

Christie E. "Chris" Kirker, Sr., 82, of Trinway, died Thursday evening, March 20, 2025, at his home.

Born June 11, 1942, in Coshocton County, he was a son of the late Douglas & Henrietta (Murphy) Kirker and a 1961 graduate of Jefferson High School. Chris retired from the United States Army. He served and protected our country...

Mar 19, 2025

Athern M. Sheets, 89, of Dresden, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.

Born December 4, 1935, in Dresden, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mildred (Prince) Thomas and a 1953 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Athern was a florist at heart. Over the years she worked for Imlay...

Mar 17, 2025

Jean Carol Bathrick, 80, of Dresden, died Monday evening, March 17, 2025, surrounded by her family, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room, Zanesville.

Born November 13, 1944, in East Palestine, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Wilma (Welch) Hulton and a 1962 graduate from East Palestine High School.  She went on to earn her...

Mar 15, 2025

Anita "Jo" Joan Holp Bellew, 94, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Born May 29, 1930, in New Lebanon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Marguerite (Schell) Holp. Jo graduated from Dixie High School in 1948. She worked for The Ohio Plastics Company for many years and retired in 1992. She...

Mar 12, 2025

Joseph William Somers, Jr., 87, of Nashport, Ohio, died Wednesday morning, March 12, 2025 at his home.

Born November 2, 1937, he was a son of the late Louva C. (Hardesty) & Joseph W. Somers, Sr. and was long-time member of Perryton United Methodist Church.  Joseph was a member of the United Auto Workers for 39 years,...

Mar 11, 2025

A funeral service for Brenda Mae Pursley, 61 of Heath will be held Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Minister Brandon Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Brenda passed away on Tuesday morning March 11, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was...

Mar 11, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Kirk D. "Scoop" Lloyd, 73 of Newark will be held Friday March 21, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 1850 West Main Street with Minister Rob Hartman officiating. Burial will follow at Perryton Cemetery. Visitation will be observed from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. prior to...

Mar 9, 2025

Robert "Bob" Elmer Longfellow, 87, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio died Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2025 at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

Born February11, 1938 in Zanesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Elmer E. and Elsie Mae (Coler) Longfellow and a 1956 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. Bob was a Christian by faith and...

Mar 6, 2025

Helen Anne Rogers, 96, formerly of Toboso, Ohio died early Thursday morning, March 6, 2025, at Hospice of Central Ohio, Newark, Ohio.

Born February 14, 1929, in Toboso, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel Mae (Hitchcock) Varner and a 1947 graduate of Hanover-Toboso High School.  She was a faithful member of Toboso...

Mar 3, 2025

Gregory Allen Jarvis, 75, died Monday morning, March 3, 2025, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, Millersburg, Ohio.

Born April 18, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of the late Raymond and Jean (Schmitz) Jarvis and a 1967 graduate of Gahanna High School. Greg was a United States Army Veteran, serving in the 173rd Airborne Brigade.  ...

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....