Obituaries

Warsaw and Danville, Ohio Obituaries

Ralph Burdge

Ralph Burdge

Sep 8, 2025

Walhonding – Ralph Delbert Burdge, 87, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at OhioHealth Riverside Hospital.

Ralph was born in Brewster, Ohio on January 13, 1938. He was one of three children of the late Carlton and Glada (Neff) Burdge. He worked for Norfolk and Western Railroad for 38 years, and he was an avid hunter and fisher who loved...

Barbara Fitch

Barbara Fitch

Sep 6, 2025



        COSHOCTON- Barbara Jean (Hains) Fitch, 87, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville.

        She was born Aug. 6, 1938 in Coshocton Co. to the late Levi and Lela Rose (Thomas) Hains. She attended Victory Baptist Church in Coshocton, enjoyed crocheting, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

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Donald Poorman, Jr.

Donald Poorman, Jr.

Sep 5, 2025

      COSHOCTON- Donald Poorman, Jr., 72, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 at Roscoe Gardens Skilled Nursing & Rehab.

      He was born April 1, 1953 in Warsaw to the late Joanne (Decker) and Donald R. Poorman, Sr. He drove truck for several years, and enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing, camping, and golfing. However, spending time with grandkids was...

Jean Holt

Jean Holt

Sep 3, 2025

Danville – Lois “Jean” Holt, 94, passed away on September 3, 2025.

Jean was born on October 13, 1930 to the late Walter and Mildred (Miller) Gessling. She was a graduate of Danville High School and very much loved her school and her community. On March 20, 1949, she married Phillip Ivan Holt, who preceded her in death in 1994. Together...

Corey Adam Armstrong

Corey Adam Armstrong

Sep 1, 2025



MOUNT VERNON - Corey Adam Armstrong, 42, died Monday, September 1, 2025 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

He was born June 7, 1983 in Mount Vernon to Kelvin and Brenda (Breckler) Armstrong.

Corey was a 2001 graduate of Danville High School. He loved football and the band during high school. He was a huge Toby Keith fan. He enjoyed music...

Miriam J. Mikesell

Miriam J. Mikesell

Sep 1, 2025

       FRAZEYSBURG- Miriam Joyce (Richard) Mikesell, 89, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at Danbury of Millersburg. 

       Miriam was born January 12, 1936 in Coshocton County to the late Robert Paul and Flora Mae (Hagans) Richard. She graduated in 1953 from Union High School. Later in Miriam’s life, she proudly completed her Bachelor’s degree from The...

Marlene Kanuckel

Marlene Kanuckel

Sep 1, 2025

      BRINKHAVEN- Marlene (Johnson) Kanuckel, 90, died Monday, September 1, 2025 at Danbury of Millersburg.

      She was born Aug. 21, 1935 in Coshocton Co. to the late James and Lucile (Holdsworth) Johnson. She married Howard Franklin Kanuckel Jan. 15, 1955, who preceded her in death June 5, 2001. She worked as a home health aide for many years.

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Susanna Borden

Susanna Borden

Aug 31, 2025

      CARMEL, IN- Susanna (Horn) Borden, 86, of Carmel, Indiana, went to be with our Lord August 31, 2025.

      Susanna was born October 9, 1938 in Coshocton County to the late Charles C. G. Horn and Rebecca (Williams) Horn. She was a 1956 graduate of Warsaw High School in Warsaw, Ohio. She later attended Hiram College in...

Ron Moore

Ron Moore

Aug 31, 2025

West Lafayette – Ronald “Ron” Eugene Moore, age 81, passed away at home with his family Sunday August 31, 2025.

Ron was born in Zanesville January 29, 1944. He was the son of Raymond E. and Flora Edith (Bryan) Moore, who preceded him in death along with two brothers, a sister, and his mother and father-in-law. He married Lauretta Cognion on...

JoAnne Mellor

JoAnne Mellor

Aug 26, 2025

      WARSAW- JoAnne (McGrady) Mellor, 93, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 at the family home.

      She was born April 29, 1932 at home to the late Joseph and Jessie (Robinson) McGrady. She married William F. Mellor on April 21, 1952, who preceded her in death June 14, 2020.

      She loved baseball and football,...

Rick C. Jensen

Rick C. Jensen

Aug 25, 2025

Howard – Richard “Rick” Charles Jensen, Jr. passed away at the age of 71 on Monday August 25, 2025 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Rick was born in Columbus on May 23, 1954. He was the son of Shirley (Casa) and Richard C. Jensen, Sr., who both preceded him in death. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and watching the...

Richard A. Chaney

Richard A. Chaney

Aug 25, 2025

       MILLERSBURG- Richard Allen Chaney, 81, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 at Summa Health System's Akron Campus.

       He was born June 26, 1944 in Coshocton to the late Albert Eugene and Martha Annabell (McKnight) Chaney. 

       There are no services. Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw is assisting with cremation.  

Ella J. Yoder

Ella J. Yoder

Aug 23, 2025

Howard – Ella J. Yoder, age 85, died on August 23, 2025 after a 10-month battle with cancer.

She was born in Holmes County August 24, 1939 to John and Maryann (Miler) Yoder. She married Noah E. Yoder who survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by children, Ivan (Amanda) of the home, Maryann (Alex) Weaver, Ervin (Mary), and...

Frank H. Graves

Frank H. Graves

Aug 11, 2025

      COSHOCTON- Frank Hanley Graves, 87, passed away Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family.

      He was born May 30, 1938 in Huntington, WV to the late James and Elizabeth (Rowe) Graves. A veteran of the US Navy, Frank served four years between the USS Lake Champlain, USS Enterprise, & USS Forrestal. He was...

Dale R. Keeran

Dale R. Keeran

Aug 7, 2025



      COSHOCTON- Dale Robert Keeran, 74, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at Coshocton Regional Medical Center.

      He was born Aug. 7, 1951 in Newark to the late Harry Robert and Martha Maxine (Van Alstyne) Keeran. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, working on his cars, and doing other odd jobs. He was a kind-hearted man, and he will...

Melvin D. Lepley

Melvin D. Lepley

Aug 4, 2025

Mount Vernon – Melvin Daniel Lepley passed away at the Country Court nursing home on Monday August 4, 2025, at the age of 79.

He was one of seven children of Melvin Dale and Mabel Irene (Kidwell) Lepley, who preceded him in death along with his sister, Karen Martin; and daughter, Melissa Dawn Jaimes.

Melvin served in the Naval Reserves, and was...

David W. Weese

David W. Weese

Aug 4, 2025



      COSHOCTON- David Wayne Weese, 60, died Monday, August 4, 2025 at his residence.

      He was born June 30, 1965 in Mt. Vernon to the late William J. and Glenice Mary (Scott) Weese. He married Sabrena L. (Smith) Weese on July 14, 1989, who preceded him in death May 7, 2022. He was an employee of...

Jeffrey Hart

Jeffrey Hart

Aug 2, 2025

Brinkhaven – Jeffrey Adam Hart, 50, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on August 2, 2025.Jeff was born in Mount Vernon on June 19, 1975. 

He is survived by his parents Fred and Carol (Lauderbaugh) Hart; his wife Lisa Hart; his sons Trevor (Courtney) Hart, Tyler (Taylor) Hart, and daughter Ella Hart. Grandchildren, Dawson and Finley Hart, and Sage Huggins. His...

Frederick Shults

Frederick Shults

Aug 1, 2025

Danville – Frederick A. Shults, age 65, died at home on Saturday, August 1, 2025.

Fred was the son of Clarence C. and Evelyn Mary (Blubaugh) Shults, born in Mount Vernon on July 2, 1960.

He is survived by his brother and sisters, John Shults of Danville, Pamela (Nestor) Aujero of Jefferson, OR, and Priscilla (Gerald) Hines of Howard; sister-in-law, Barbara "Barbie"...

Lorie Shults

Lorie Shults

Jul 31, 2025

Danville – Loretta “Lorie” (McCullough) Shults, 65, passed away at home on July 31, 2025.

Lorie was born in Mount Vernon on October 22, 1959. She was the daughter of Cecil and Janet (Rollyson) McCullough, who both preceded her in death. In 1997, she married John Shults.

Lorie loved her dogs. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, reading, and history.

She is survived...

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