Obituaries

Warsaw and Danville, Ohio Obituaries

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...

Rosalie L. (Grossenbaugh)  Cunningham

Rosalie L. (Grossenbaugh) Cunningham

Nov 11, 2024

WARSAW- Rosalie Lucille (Grossenbaugh) Cunningham, 81, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville after a lengthy battle with cancer.

She was born July 3, 1943 in Coshocton Co. to the late Frank E. and Ada B. (Gibbs) Grossenbaugh. She married K. Dale Cunningham on Nov. 12, 1960. He preceded her in death Nov....

Steven D. Workman

Steven D. Workman

Nov 6, 2024

HOWARD- Steven Douglas Workman, age 69, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 6, 2024 surrounded by his family after a brief illness.

He was born on June 28, 1955 to the late Ed and JoAnn (Ronk) Workman. Steve was a beloved son, husband, father, and friend, known for his unwavering faith and deep commitment to his family.

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Gerald A. Durbin

Gerald A. Durbin

Oct 30, 2024

DANVILLE - Gerald A. Durbin, age 83, of Danville passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

He was born to Kenny and Mary Rita (Breckler) Durbin on April 12, 1941.

Gary proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during both the Cuban Missile...

Delora L. (Waite)  Taylor

Delora L. (Waite) Taylor

Oct 29, 2024

Delora Louise Taylor, 83, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Altercare of Coshocton.

She was born September 20, 1941 in McConnellsville, OH to the late Wayne A. & Lavina Lucille (Harmon) Waite, Sr.

She was formerly employed at Bown’s Plumbing & McDonald’s in Coshocton and retired from the Coshocton WalMart. Delora was a member of...

Gordon R. Gamertsfelder

Gordon R. Gamertsfelder

Oct 27, 2024

WEST LAFAYETTE- Gordon Ralph Gamertsfelder, 92, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation.

He was born Sept. 24, 1932 at home in Clark Twp., Coshocton Co. to the late Perry and Bernice (Fox) Gamertsfelder. He was a graduate of Clark High School in 1950, and served as a US...

Jacklyn P. (Cunningham)  Engelhardt

Jacklyn P. (Cunningham) Engelhardt

Oct 22, 2024

MILLERSBURG – Jacklyn Paulette Engelhardt, 64, of Millersburg died Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her residence.

She was born April 23, 1960 in Millersburg to the late Clyde and Ruth (Johnson) Cunningham.

She was a 1979 graduate of Waynedale High School. Jacklyn was employed for 9 years at the Holmes County Home, 16 years with...

Carol A. (Ulatowski)  Kocian

Carol A. (Ulatowski) Kocian

Oct 22, 2024

Brinkhaven – Carol Ann (Ulatowski) Kocian, 82, passed away at home on Tuesday October 22, 2024.

Carol was born in Cleveland on December 15, 1941 to the late Benedict and Helen (Rymarczyk) Ulatowski. She was married to George J. Kocian, who preceded her in death July 5, 2021. She worked side by side with him on all...

David Thomas

David Thomas

Oct 15, 2024

LOUDONVILLE- Lennie David Thomas, 77, was born February 10, 1947 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to the late Noah L. and Sadie R. (Lang) Thomas. "David" passed away on October 15, 2024.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Russell J. Thomas; his wife of 40+ years, Debra "Debbie" (Bostic) Thomas; his...

Clarence E. Vess

Clarence E. Vess

Oct 15, 2024

Hayesville - Clarence Emerson Vess, 96, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Brethren Care Village in Ashland.

Clarence was born in Monroe County on July 12, 1928. He was the son of the late Dewey and Nina (Yockey) Vess. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1952-1954, and was a retired truck driver,...

Mary A. (Hawkins)  Mccombs

Mary A. (Hawkins) Mccombs

Oct 12, 2024

Brinkhaven - Mary Alice (Hawkins) McCombs, 86, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Knox Community Hospital.

Mary was born on February 6, 1938 to Fred and Sadie (Haines) Hawkins. Mary enjoyed life to the fullest. She did not know a stranger and talked to everyone she met. She also truly enjoyed going to the casino...

Avery Wayne Neff

Avery Wayne Neff

Oct 11, 2024

MANSFIELD- Avery Wayne Neff, 6 weeks old, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 at Akron Children’s Hospital.

He was born Aug. 30, 2024 to Quintin Neff & Makayla Brown of Mansfield. From his parents, “You were entirely too precious for this world. Our sweet boy fought until the very end, after 6 weeks of overcoming every obstacle...

Paul Sheldon

Paul Sheldon

Oct 6, 2024

DANVILLE- Darwin Paul Sheldon, 80, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

He was born Aug. 11, 1944 in Mt. Vernon to the late Darwin Burton and Alice Nan (Wallace) Sheldon. Paul worked as a jack of all trades throughout his life, being employed as a truck driver and in the oil fields...

Dale Grassbaugh

Dale Grassbaugh

Oct 5, 2024

Howard- Dale Sylvester Grassbaugh, 88, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by loving family on October 5, 2024 at home.

He was born on July 15, 1936, at Mercy Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was the oldest child born to Olive (Miller) and Clarence Grassbaugh. He graduated in 1954 from St. Vincent de Paul...

Polly (Blubaugh)  Gardner

Polly (Blubaugh) Gardner

Oct 2, 2024

Danville- Martha Pauline “Polly” Gardner, 101, of Mickley St., died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Danbury Senior Living in Mt. Vernon.

She was born March 3, 1923 in Cuyahoga Falls to the late Julius and Agatha (Butts) Blubaugh. She moved to the family farm North of Danville at 3 weeks old and lived there till graduating high...

Charlotte A. (Baisden)  Gruen

Charlotte A. (Baisden) Gruen

Sep 23, 2024

COSHOCTON- Charlotte Ann (Baisden) Gruen, 63, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 following a brief decline in health.

She was born Christmas Day 1960 in Huntington, WV to the late Junior Edmond and Gloria Ann (Adkins) Baisden. Her family moved to Clark in 1965 before eventually settling in Warsaw, where she attended River View High School. She...

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