James C. Fields
Mar 20, 2026
WOOSTER- James C. Fields, 92, died Friday, March 20, 2026 at Ohio's Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.
Arrangements are pending with Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw.
Lois McFarland Moore
Mar 14, 2026
MT. VERNON- Lois McFarland Moore, 92, died Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
She was born April 22, 1933 in Laurel Co., KY to the late Alex & Zella Hopkins. She was an employee of the Mt. Vernon Developmental Center for 25 years. She also worked kettle corn & lemonade stands...
Rhonda J. Hanus
Mar 12, 2026
DANVILLE- Rhonda Jean (White) Hanus, 75, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at her residence.
She was born June 11, 1950 in Mt. Vernon to the late Herbert P. and Jessie (Lauderbaugh) White. She was a 1968 graduate of East Knox High School, and an active member of the Ohio Order of Eastern Star Glenwood Chapter...
Todd A. Miller
Mar 10, 2026
MT. VERNON- Todd Aaron Miller, 58, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at his residence.
He was born July 11, 1967 in Mt. Vernon to Robert D. and Bonnie L. (Shrimplin) Miller. He was a 1985 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, and attended Marshall University.
Todd worked for several golf courses over the...
Delsie M. Fry
Mar 4, 2026
BURBANK – Delsie May Fry, formerly of Coshocton, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Burbank Parke Care Center at the age of 94.
Delsie (Lane) Fry was born February 18, 1932 in Coshocton in her parents’ home. Thomas and Oleva (Smailes) Lane were given an extra blessing that day soon after her twin sister,...
Lavone Lee Debnar
Mar 1, 2026
MILLERSBURG- Lavone Lee Debnar 83, died Sunday March 1, 2026 at his home following a lingering illness.
He was born on January 9, 1943 in Follansbee, WV to the late Roger and Audrey (Blosser) Debnar.
Lee graduated from Warren Consolidated High School in Rayland and received his bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Ohio...
Lois F. Blanchard
Feb 19, 2026
WOOSTER- Lois Faye (Strouse) Blanchard, 95, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.
She was born July 23, 1930 in Holmes Co. to the late Robert W. and Twila Beatrice (Matheny) Strouse. She married her husband of 75 years, William P. Blanchard on Oct. 23, 1948, who preceded her in death...
Linda Conrad Bowen
Feb 17, 2026
COSHOCTON- We are sad to announce the passing of our mother, Linda (Guess) Conrad Bowen. Linda passed at home on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 surrounded by family.
She was born January 2, 1940 to the late Richard E. and Norma D. (Stone) Guess. She was a graduate of Warsaw High School Class of 1957. On...
Shirley (Baldridge) Slone
Feb 16, 2026
Mount Vernon - Shirley Jean (Baldridge) Slone, age 74, passed away peacefully at home with her family on February 16, 2026.
She was born June 12, 1951. She was the daughter of Claude Clayton and Ida (Forest) Baldridge, who both preceded her in death along with her sisters, Elsie and Norma, and brothers, Harlan, Junior, Marvin, Duke, and Tony.
She was married...
Harvey H. Hershberger
Feb 15, 2026
HOWARD- Minister Harvey H. Hershberger, 59, of 7760 McLarnan Rd., died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 after a stroke.
He was born May 9, 1966 to the late Harvey L. and Iva W. (Miller) Hershberger. He married Anna D. Yoder on Dec. 1, 1987, who survives. He is a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
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Kriss Thompson
Feb 14, 2026
WARSAW- Orva Kriss Thompson, 64, died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at his residence.
He was born May 30, 1961 in Mt. Vernon to the late Paul J. and Roberta Maxine (Mowery) Thompson. He was a truck driver for many years, working for several companies including Coshocton Trucking and Happy Valley Trucking. He loved dirt track...
Larry T. Mayse
Feb 10, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE- Larry Truman Mayse, 83, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at Danbury in Millersburg.
He was born Dec. 20, 1942 in Huntington, WV to the late Truman John and Ada Susan (White) Mayse. After graduating high school, Larry served in the US Navy for over 20 years and was honorably discharged. He was a retired boilermaker from Coshocton Regional Medical...
Lawrence "Larry" Gardner
Feb 9, 2026
MANSFIELD- Lawrence Michael “Larry” Gardner, 77, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.
He was born Oct. 23, 1948 in Mt. Vernon to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Nommay) Gardner. He lived and worked in Murfreesboro, TN for 25 years, and was an employee of Flxible in Loudonville for 28 years. He enjoyed...
Robert L. Dickerson
Feb 5, 2026
WARSAW- Robert Lee “Bob” Dickerson, 71, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 at The Ohio State University Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 16, 1954 in Coshocton to the late Harold Leroy and Patricia Ellen (Everhart) Dickerson. He was a 1973 graduate of River View High School, worked at the former Pretty Products for 35 years, and...
Mary Jo Kohl
Feb 3, 2026
Danville – Mary Jo Elizabeth Kohl, a loving wife, mother, and lifelong farmer, passed away at home on February 3, 2026 at the age of 79.
Mary Jo was born in Williamsport, PA on October 19, 1946. She was the daughter of William “Bill” T. and Joan A. (Rezeski) Pennella. On April 30, 1988, she was married to Peter Kohl. She...
Jay Staser
Jan 25, 2026
COSHOCTON – Charles Jay Staser, 68, of Coshocton died on January 25, 2026 as a result of a snow plowing accident.
He was born in Millersburg, OH to John & JoAnn (Croft) Staser on January 15, 1958.
Following his River View High School graduation in 1976, Jay worked underground at Peabody Coal until...
Ruth L. Mullett
Jan 24, 2026
WARSAW– Ruth Lucille (Endsley) Mullett, 98, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at Roscoe Gardens Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Coshocton.
She was born February 21, 1927 in Coshocton Co. to the late Charley Reed and Vada V. (Reed) Endsley. She married Chester O. “Pete” Mullett on June 23, 1956, who preceded her in death May...
Naomi Slabaugh
Jan 24, 2026
GAMBIER- Naomi J. (Hershberger) Slabaugh, 82, of 22809 Deal Rd., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at her residence.
She was born Dec. 13, 1943 in Wayne Co. to the late Joe E. and Malinda (Yoder) Hershberger. She married Jacob E. Slabaugh on Oct. 12, 1965, who preceded her in death May 5, 2012. She had...
Janet K. Duncan
Jan 22, 2026
Warsaw – Janet K. (Lacy) Duncan passed away at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House on January 22, 2026 at the age of 88.
Janet was born in Trinway on May 20, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Agnes Rebecca (Runkel) Lacy. After graduating from Conesville High School she married Donald L. Duncan on September 9, 1956. Together...
Gene A. Watts II
Jan 18, 2026
HOWARD- Gene Autry “Buddy” Watts II, 66, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
Buddy was born June 8, 1959 in Cleveland to Gene Autry Watts Sr. and Wanda (Pack) Watts. He grew up in Wayne, West Virginia, and Cleveland, and later relocated to Danville.
Buddy was...
