Obituaries
Warsaw and Danville, Ohio Obituaries
Max Carrier
Jan 23, 2025
It is with a sad heart that we share the passing of our loved one, Max C. Carrier of Brinkhaven. Max loved carpentry work and all things wood, but he especially loved to cook great food on his smoker for his friends and family. Max struggled with poor health for many years and we appreciate each and every one...
Betty D. (Via) Bratton
Jan 19, 2025
COSHOCTON- Betty D. Bratton, 93, of Coshocton, passed away at her home on January 19, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Betty was born in Pulaski, VA, to the late Robert and Hazel (Kane) Via on January 10, 1932. Betty graduated from Pulaski High School in 1950. On December 22, 1951, she married the love of her life...
Darrell E. Helms
Jan 14, 2025
Brinkhaven – Darrell E. Helms, 88, passed away at home on January 14, 2025.
He was born in Morgantown, WV to Noel and Florence (Bunner) Helms, who preceded him in death along with a granddaughter. He was recently attending Gateway Fellowship church in Millersburg.
Darrell is survived by his wife, Dortha (Logston) Helms; children, Terry...
William "Bill" Lake
Jan 11, 2025
Danville – William F. Lake, Jr. 71, passed away at home on Saturday January 11, 2025.
He was born November 17, 1953 in Newark to William and Dorothy (Garrard) Lake. Bill served in the United States Marine Corps and was a lifetime member of the AMVETS. He enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing and boating with his friends...
Regan E. Dreher
Jan 10, 2025
WARSAW- Regan Eugene Dreher, 58, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Zanesville Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio. He was the son of James Morris (deceased) of Belle Chase, Louisiana and Misty Dreher Wiggins (deceased), and stepdad Robert Wayne Wiggins (deceased) of Kissimmee, Florida.
He was a 1984 graduate of Ridgewood High School in West Lafayette,...
T. Jean Gardner
Jan 4, 2025
Danville - Teresa Jean Gardner, 83, passed away at home on Saturday January 4, 2025.
T. Jean Gardner was a profound advocate for her family, friends, and the Danville Blue Devils. She had a spirit that was larger than life and a heart that withstands the test of time. As her siblings, nieces and nephews from three...
Marjorie R. (May) Jones
Jan 3, 2025
FRESNO – Marjorie Robin (May) Jones, 100, passed away at home on Friday January 3, 2025.
Marjorie was born in Cleveland on March 8, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Christina (Baptie) May. She graduated from Northfield High School in 1943, and on August 13, 1946, she was married to James Alexander Jones,...
Randy L. Brown
Jan 2, 2025
WARSAW- Randy Lee Brown, 58, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 at his residence.
He was born April 2, 1966 in Phoenix, AZ to the late Eugene W. and Ruth J. (Felumlee) Brown. He was an employee of the AK Steel Co. for 18 years.
Randy was a family man. His number one was his daughter...
Levi Raber
Dec 31, 2024
Ashland – Levi Raber, 69, died Tuesday December 31, 2024 of a brief illness while surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 27, 1955 to Albert and Verna (Mast) Raber. He married Elizabeth Yoder on December 16, 1976, who survives.
Also surviving are his 13 children, Aden (Clara) Raber of Kenton, Anna (Andy)...
Twila B. (Ferenbaugh) Colopy
Dec 27, 2024
Danville – Twila B. (Ferenbaugh) Colopy, 91, passed away at home on Friday December 27, 2024.
She was born on September 6, 1933 in Knox County to the late Glenn D. and Ferol M. (Payne) Ferenbaugh. Twila married Richard D. Colopy on November 28, 1951. Together, they operated their family dairy farm for over 60 years, and...
Betsy (Robbins) Dobson
Dec 26, 2024
West Bedford – Betsy Dobson, 73, passed away at Genesis Hospice Morrison House on Thursday December 26, 2024.
Betsy was married to Allen Dobson in June of 1971. She worked at The Mayor’s Corner for 30 years, and she enjoyed spending her time with family and friends, especially her grandkids.
She is survived by her...
Rick L. Haines
Dec 26, 2024
WARSAW- Rick Lee Haines, 53, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness.
He was born Sunday, Sept. 19, 1971 in Coshocton to Gerald Lee and Janet (Sturtz) Haines. He was a 1990 graduate of River View High School, and an American FFA degree...
Joy E. (Hanes) Crawford
Dec 21, 2024
COSHOCTON- Joy Esther Crawford, 79, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at her residence.
She was born Aug. 12, 1945 in Montgomery Co. to the late William Andrew and Dorothy E. (Henger) Hanes. She was a 1963 graduate of Union High School, a member of the Warsaw Presbyterian Church, and the Muskingum Chapter #485 Order of Eastern...
Corliss R. "Cork" Kaser
Dec 18, 2024
COSHOCTON- Corliss R. “Cork” Kaser, 79, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 at Roscoe Gardens Health & Rehabilitation.
He was born May 17, 1945 in Warsaw to the late Russell Lewis and Thelma Rebecca (Leech) Kaser. He was a 1963 graduate of Warsaw High School, and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War from 1965-1969 on...
Karol F. Klusty
Dec 17, 2024
COSHOCTON- Karol Ferdinand Klusty, 88, died December 17, 2024, after a short illness in Coshocton, OH. He was born April 26, 1936, in Wadsworth, OH the son of the late William and Lorna (Wilson) Klusty.
Karol attended Sharon Center High School and eventually became a machinist fabricating machines from drawings. He married Jeannette Lucille (Acker) Klusty on...
Vicky L. (Stevens) Dennis
Dec 12, 2024
WEST LAFAYETTE- Vicky Lynn (Stevens) Dennis, 76, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 at her residence.
There are no services scheduled. Fischer Funeral Home is assisting with cremation.
John Hammond
Dec 12, 2024
Danville – John Hammond, 77, passed away at the Knox Community Hospital on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
John was born in Mount Vernon on December 20, 1946 to Dale and Wava (Workman) Hammond. He was a 1966 graduate of Danville High School, and a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Army. John’s family owned and operated the former...
Thomas Reese
Dec 8, 2024
Danville – Thomas V. Reese, 86, passed away at home on Sunday December 8, 2024.
Tom was born in Putnam County on November 5, 1938. He was the son of Robert L. and Lillian (Benroth) Reese, who preceded him in death along with his wife, Margaret Louise (Tindall) Reese; and brothers, William and Dennis (Joann) Reese. He...
D. Fred Bartok
Dec 5, 2024
Mount Vernon – D. Fred Bartok, age 89, formerly of Millwood, passed away on Thursday December 5, 2024 at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Mount Vernon.
He was born in Danville on December 24, 1934 to the late Steve and Grace (Honaker) Bartok. After graduating high school, Fred served in the United States Army. He retired...
Teri P. (Malais) Crow
Dec 1, 2024
BELTON, MO- Teri Paulette (Malais) Crow, 72, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Fischer Funeral Home in Danville is assisting with local arrangements, which are to be planned at a later date.
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