Obituaries
Warsaw and Danville, Ohio Obituaries
Gloria Jean Proehl
Oct 14, 2026
WARSAW – Gloria Jean Proehl, 80, died October 14, 2026 at her residence.
She was born June 11, 1946 in Barberton, OH to the late Fred and Marietta (Getz) Wise.
Gloria was a member of Eagles Lodge #2736 in Portage Lakes, OH. She loved her Pepsi, yellow roses, and Harley rides with her husband Larry.
She is survived by her husband of 42...
Tamela Ann Wright
Oct 14, 2026
GAMBIER – Tamela Ann “Tammy” Wright, 66, died Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at her residence.
She was born January 30, 1960 in Newark to the late Robert L. & Carol Ann (Cherubini) Franks, Sr.
Tammy was a beloved mother & Nonna and an amazing Italian cook. She graduated with honors from Newark Catholic High School. She served as a proud customs broker...
James V. Darr
Oct 11, 2026
WARSAW- James Verne Darr, 78, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville following an extended illness.
Jim, better known as “Bushman”, was born June 17, 1948 in Coshocton, son of the late Dwight Henry and Lillian Marie (Thomas) Darr.
Jim graduated from River View High School, class of 1966. After...
Larry L. Mounts
Oct 9, 2026
FRESNO- Larry Lee Mounts, 76, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.
He was born Sept. 4, 1950 in Coshocton to the late Paul Cecil Mounts, Sr. and Dortha Darlene (Parsons) Spring. He married Mary Ann (Wright) Mounts on Jan. 25, 1973. She preceded him in death on March...
Patricia A. Fitzpatrick
Oct 4, 2026
Warsaw - Patricia Fitzpatrick died early morning Sunday, October 4th, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family- Shane, David, Kimberly, and Jessica.
She was born November 22nd, 1943 in Newark to the late Gerald Smith and the late Eileen (Powell) Smith. Her life was heavily influenced by her late grandparents Thomas A. and Marie...
Lorna O. Patton
Sep 28, 2026
MOUNT VERNON- Lorna O. Patton, formally of Howard, Ohio passed away on September 28, 2026. Lorna was born on April 6, 1935.
Lorna is preceded in death by her husband, David B. Patton; and a daughter, Diana (Valentino) Coleman.
Lorna is survived by a son in-law, James Coleman; her grandchildren, James Coleman and wife...
Ronald L. Schultz
Sep 27, 2026
Ronald Lawrence Schultz, a devoted father, faithful mentor, and child of God, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 79 on September 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 26, 1946 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio, Ronald lived a life rooted in faith, simplicity, and dedication to those he loved. He spent...
Roger J. Lowther, Sr.
Sep 21, 2026
Fredericktown – Roger J. Lowther, Sr., died at the age of 77 on September 21, 2026.
He was born in Weston, WV on March 24, 1949. He was one of four children of Walker and Betty Jo (Hoagland) Lowther. Roger retired from Flxible after 29 years, and spent his free time doing woodwork, fishing, and hunting.
He was preceded in death by...
Randall Saiter
Sep 21, 2026
Randall Gene “Randy” Saiter, of Bladensburg, OH, died September 21, 2026 at Altercare in Millersburg. Randy was born in Marion, OH March 1, 1953 to Arthur E. and Violet S. (Sisson) Saiter, grew up in Columbus, and graduated Northland High School in 1971. He received an Associate’s degree from Columbus State in 1995. He and his wife, Edna “Sue” (Bauman)...
Janice J. Tish
Sep 7, 2026
COSHOCTON- Janice J. (Fortune) Tish, 83, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 7, 1943 in Millersburg to the late Marion and Maxine (Jones) Fortune. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her family whose presence brought laughter, comfort, and countless...
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.
Connie L. Kauffman
Sep 2, 2026
GAMBIER - Connie Lynn (Russell) Kauffman died at the Ohio’s Hospice in Columbus on September 2, 2026, at the age of 79.
Connie was born in Genesee County, MI on April 24, 1947. She was the daughter of Gerald Leroy and Mary Margaret (Norris) Russell, who both preceded her in death along with her husband...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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