Obituaries

Warsaw and Danville, Ohio Obituaries

Leonard R. Neighbarger

Leonard R. Neighbarger

Sep 3, 2026

Newark - Leonard Neighbarger died Thursday September 3, 2026 at the age of 90.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, in the St. Luke Cemetery, Danville. Deacon Tim Birie will be officiating. 

Jean Booth

Jean Booth

Sep 2, 2026

Howard – W. Jean Booth, age 81, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, surrounded by her family as she always loved to be.

She was born in Wood County, WV on August 17, 1945. She was one of seven children of the late Ralph and Nellie (Joy) Goudy. She married Richard L. Booth on November 7, 1964. The two of...

Daniel A. Ashcraft

Daniel A. Ashcraft

Aug 28, 2026

       WEST LAFAYETTE- Daniel A. Ashcraft, 74, formerly of Warsaw, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 at Roscoe Gardens Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Coshocton.

       He was born Jan. 26, 1952 in Coshocton to the late Raymond L. and Doris Erma (Vansickel) Ashcraft. He was a 1970 graduate of River View High School, and later earned a Bachelor’s...

Mary Lou McCabe

Mary Lou McCabe

Aug 28, 2026

       COSHOCTON- Mary Lou McCabe, 92, passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 at the Genesis Medical Center of Coshocton.

       She was born May 19, 1934 in Coshocton to the late Harry Clement and Anna Regina (Royer) Bordenkircher. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic School class of 1952, and on October 3, 1953 she married David...

John L. Hershberger

John L. Hershberger

Aug 23, 2026

       HOWARD- John L. Hershberger, 74, of 29240 Brush Run Rd. Howard, OH 43028, passed away at his residence on Aug. 23, 2026 after a short illness.

       He was born Sept. 21, 1951 in Wayne Co. to the late Levi P. and Anna A. (Miller) Hershberger. He married Ella A. Troyer on Oct. 5, 1972, who survives....

Jack E. Beatty

Jack E. Beatty

Aug 20, 2026

       GAMBIER- Jack Eugene Beatty, 87, passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 at the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mt. Vernon.

       He was born Feb. 4, 1939 in New Castle to the late Merle W. and Mable P. (Fesler) Beatty. He was a 1957 graduate of Union High School, and a member of Woods Christian Church....

Norma J. Kohman

Norma J. Kohman

Aug 17, 2026

       COSHOCTON- Norma J. (Gobel) Kohman, 74, of Coshocton passed away peacefully August 17, 2026 surrounded by family at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

       Norma was born Feb. 19, 1952 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Paul and Marselene (McCloy) Gobel. She was a beautiful soul, who was kind and giving to everyone she met. If she...

Marilyn A. Griffis

Marilyn A. Griffis

Aug 16, 2026

        COSHOCTON- Marilyn Anne Griffis, age 79, of Coshocton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026.

       Born on November 12, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, Marilyn lived a life defined by compassion, service, dedication, and an unmistakable sense of humor. She was known for her quick wit, generous spirit, and unwavering commitment to helping...

Patricia M. (Collins) Sturgeon

Patricia M. (Collins) Sturgeon

Aug 16, 2026

Danville – Patricia M. (Collins) Sturgeon, 84, died at Country Court in Mount Vernon on August 16, 2026.

Pat was born in Richland County on September 13, 1941 to the late Clarence and Ruth (King) Collins. She married Harry C. Sturgeon on November 13, 1957, who also preceded her in death  

She is survived by her daughter, Pamela (John) Elswick of...

Imogene (Carter) Wilson

Imogene (Carter) Wilson

Aug 9, 2026

Warsaw – Imogene (Carter) Wilson, age 87, died at the Ohio Eastern Star Home Mooreland-Hughes Rehabilitation on August 9, 2026.

Imogene was born in Nellie on May 11, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Emmet W. and Irene (Wright) Carter. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1957. On July 10, 1959, she was married to Samuel Woodrow “Woody”...

Jeffrey A. Emerson

Jeffrey A. Emerson

Aug 4, 2026

       WARSAW- Jeffrey Allan Emerson, 62, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 at his residence.

       He was born July 19, 1964 in Coshocton to David Ross and Verna Marie (Hagans) Emerson. He was an employee at Crow Works in Killbuck.

       Jeff is survived by three sons, Scott (Kim) Emerson, Derek Emerson, and Dustin Emerson,...

Terry R. Mumaw

Terry R. Mumaw

Jul 31, 2026

LAKEVILLE – Terry Ray Mumaw, 77, died Friday, July 31, 2026 at Majora Lane Care Center in Millersburg.

He was born April 23, 1949 in Mount Vernon to the late Walter Paul and Eva Pearl (Miller) Mumaw.

Terry was employed at the Briar Hill Stone Co. in Glenmont. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish, worship and play the...

Nicholas Gregory Shaw

Nicholas Gregory Shaw

Jul 28, 2026

WESTERVILLE – Nicholas “Nick” Gregory Shaw, 41, died Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

He was born February 16, 1985 in Zanesville to Gregory and Kelly (Babcock) Shaw.

Nick was a 2003 graduate of River View High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and currently employed with Anheuser-Busch. He also worked at Dennison University from 2010-2015. Nick was an avid gun collector and...

Dorothy (Chapman) Bagent-Seitz

Dorothy (Chapman) Bagent-Seitz

Jul 26, 2026

Newark – Dorothy Irene (Chapman) Bagent-Seitz, died Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Hearth Brook Senior Living at the age of 92.

She was born December 9, 1933 in Greer to the late Granville and Bertha Leone (Norris) Chapman. She was a graduate of the Danville High School class of 1941, and retired as a bus driver and behind the wheel instructor...

Brenda L. (Hauger) Durbin

Brenda L. (Hauger) Durbin

Jul 21, 2026

Columbus – Brenda Lee (Hauger) Durbin died at the Forest Hills Center following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born to Glen and Janice (Staats) Hauger on February 13, 1962 at Mercy Hospital in Mount Vernon. Brenda grew up in Danville and graduated from Danville High School in 1980, where she was an active and proud member of the band....

Yvette (Hudon) Frost

Yvette (Hudon) Frost

Jul 19, 2026

Mount Vernon - Yvette (Hudon) Frost, 82, passed away peacefully, after declining health due to dementia, on July 19, 2026.

She was born and raised in Nashua, New Hampshire. She was one of 3 children of Ludger and Eva (Viens) Hudon, who preceded her in death, along with her sister, Annette Hudon, and brother, Maurice Hudon.

After graduating high school, Yvette attended...

Trudy M. Cool

Trudy M. Cool

Jul 17, 2026

       WARSAW- Trudy Marie (Shrimplin) Cool, 47, died unexpectedly Friday, July 17, 2026 at her residence.

       She was born Oct. 24, 1978 in Coshocton to Tim T. Fabian and Debroah K. Shrimplin. She was a 1997 graduate of River View High School, and received a Bachelor’s Degree as a Registered Nurse from Central Ohio Technical College....

Robert "Bob" Laughlin

Robert "Bob" Laughlin

Jul 16, 2026

       WARSAW- Robert Neal Laughlin, 76, died Thursday, July 16, 2026 at The Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mt. Vernon.

       He was born April 15, 1950 in Mt. Vernon to the late Lawrence Russell and Marion Ruth (Bomar) Laughlin. He was a 1968 graduate of River View High School, and a member of Prairie Chapel Methodist...

Yvonne L. Richardson

Yvonne L. Richardson

Jul 15, 2026

        CANAL LEWISVILLE- Yvonne Lynn Richardson, 61, passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 15, 2026.

       Born on October 18, 1964 in Coshocton, Ohio, Yvonne was the daughter of the late Forrest Dean Richardson and Crystal Lavern (Buskirk) Richardson. Yvonne graduated from River View High School in 1983, where she studied cosmetology. She later...

Fanny E. Bryan

Fanny E. Bryan

Jul 11, 2026

Coshocton – Fanny Ellen (Weatherwax) Bryan is together again with her husband Max.

Fanny passed away at Windsorwood Place on July 11, 2026 at the age of 99 years old. She was born in Spring Mountain on February 18, 1927. She was one of three children of the late Harry L. and Mary May (Preston) Weatherwax. Fanny was a member of...

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