Obituaries

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....

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,...