Obituaries

Warsaw and Danville, Ohio Obituaries

T. Jean Gardner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Jim Mcclain

Jim Mcclain

Dec 1, 2024

COSHOCTON- James David “Jim” McClain Jr., 55, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at his residence.

He was born March 27, 1969 in Mt. Vernon. He was married to Jamie (Spoon) McClain, who preceded him in death.

Jim enjoyed his time while employed at Window World, and working in any kind of construction jobs. He...

Merilyn E. (Butts)  Hammond

Merilyn E. (Butts) Hammond

Nov 29, 2024

Howard - Marilyn E. (Butts) Hammond passed away at home on Friday November 29, 2024 at the age of 87. No services are being held. The Fischer Funeral Home in Danville is assisting with arrangements.

George A. Hemming

George A. Hemming

Nov 19, 2024

George Allen Hemming, 71, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital after a sudden medical emergency.

He was born January 14, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to the late Fred and Marjorie (Johnston) Hemming.

George was a 1971 graduate of Carrollton High School and a 1975 graduate of Salem University,...

K. Larry Watson

K. Larry Watson

Nov 19, 2024

Kenneth Larry Watson of Coshocton, Ohio, entered into the presence of his Savior on November 19, 2024, at the age of 82, after a courageous battle with dementia.

Born on June 21, 1942, in Plainfield, Ohio, Larry was the son of William Max and Anita Mae Watson.

He is survived by his devoted wife of...

Connie J. (Wright)  Looney

Connie J. (Wright) Looney

Nov 13, 2024

HOWARD- Connie Jean (Wright) Looney, 79, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at her residence.

She was born Feb. 27, 1945 in Mt. Vernon to the late Carl Wright and Ruth (Hawkins) Wright McClain. She married C. Clifton “Cliff” Looney, who preceded her in death Oct. 14, 2006 after 43 years together. She worked as an operator...

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