James J. Lehane
May 11, 2024
HOWARD- James Joseph Lehane, 92, died Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Country Club Retirement Center in Mt. Vernon.
He was born Oct. 8, 1931 in Cleveland to the late James Joseph and Lena (Gallagher) Lehane. He served in the US Army from 1948-1951, teaching cadets at West Point Academy as an instructor of tank operations during the...
Edith M. (Fisher) Welker
May 11, 2024
STOW- Edith Marie (Fisher) Welker passed away peacefully and surrounded by family Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born Dec. 20, 1941 in Coshocton Co. to the late Leo and Pearl (Guthrie) Fisher. She was married to the late Dean Welker, Harold Ross, and Robert Carson.
Edith is survived by her children,...
Donald E. Hunter
May 11, 2024
NASHPORT- Donald Eugene Hunter, 72, died Saturday, May 11, 2024 at his residence.
He was born Jan. 10, 1952 in Coshocton Co. to the late Donald Dean and Emily (Fowler) Hunter. He was a heavy equipment operator for numerous companies, and a member of the Ohio Operating Engineers Union. He also worked in oil fields for many...
Douglas H. Arnold
May 11, 2024
COSHOCTON- Douglas Harold Arnold, 71, died Saturday, May 11, 2024 at his residence.
Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw is handling arrangements.
Chris Neitzelt
May 5, 2024
Danville – Christopher “Chris” Neitzelt, 74, passed away at home on May 5, 2024.
Chris was born in Wooster on June 2, 1949. He was the son of Hubert Neitzelt and Norma Lee (Sowards) Farley. He was a career Air Force Veteran, proudly serving in both Vietnam and the Gulf War during his service time from 1968...
Thomas C. Blanchard
Apr 28, 2024
Danville – Thomas Blanchard, 68, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday April 28, 2024.
Tom was born in Mount Vernon on January 1, 1956. He was one of four children of Corwin Francis and Patricia Sue (Wilson) Blanchard who preceded him in death. He married Terri Parker in August of 1977, and together they had...
Bonnie L. (Swartz) Mcvay
Apr 28, 2024
WARSAW- Bonnie Lynnelle (Swartz) McVay, 67, died Sunday, April 28, 2024 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 19, 1956 in Coshocton to the late Russell W. and Beatrice I. (Bender) Swartz. She was a 1974 graduate of River View High School, and worked at Three Rivers Pottery for many years.
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John Henry
Apr 23, 2024
John William Henry, a true native son of Coshocton County, born on April 27, 1927, has gone on to his richly deserved heavenly reward on Tuesday, April 23…four days prior to his 97th birthday.
His first and second wives, Virginia A. (Shryock) Henry and Miriam R. (Esselburn) Henry, respectively, preceded him in death, along with son John...
Arnet Dale Thompson
Apr 22, 2024
COSHOCTON- Arnet Dale Thompson, 84, died Monday, April 22, 2024 at Altercare of Zanesville.
He was born Oct. 31, 1939 in Doddridge Co., WV to the late Melvin Arnet Thompson and Alice Ruth (Cox) Thompson Wright. He married Mary Louise "Mary Lou" (Huff) Thompson on June 21, 1964, who preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 2020....
William P. Blanchard
Apr 13, 2024
WOOSTER- William P. Blanchard, 97, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 surrounded by family at Brookdale Assisted Living, where he was a resident.
He was born Jan. 15, 1927 in Loudonville at the Ullman Farmstead to the late John Justin and Hulda Rebecca (Ullman) Blanchard. Upon graduating high school, he served in the US Army during World...
John "Joe" Miller
Apr 13, 2024
Danville – John “Joe” Miller, 96, died Saturday April 13, 2024 at Danbury Senior Living in Mount Vernon.
Joe was the youngest of six children of Mark and Mary (Colopy) Miller. He was born in Howard Township on September 21, 1927. In 1946, he married Eileen Raasch in Texarkana, Texas. He retired from Cooper Bessemer in 1990...
Rhonda L. (Walters) Wilson
Apr 12, 2024
WARSAW- Rhonda Linn (Walters) Wilson, 62, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024.
She was born June 15, 1961 in Mansfield to the late Floyd H. and Shirley D. (Bemiller) Walters. She was a 1979 graduate of Mansfield Sr. High School.
Rhonda was married to Robert K. Rothrock, and together they had two daughters, Casey Renee...
Anita S. (Spearman) Hollis
Apr 11, 2024
DANVILLE- Anita Sue (Spearman) Hollis, 81, died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
She was born Feb. 26, 1943 in Danville to the late Robert and Edna (Smith) Spearman. She was a 1961 graduate of Danville High School, and a member of St. Luke Catholic Church.
Anita spent much of...
Ervin A. Raber
Apr 10, 2024
BRINKHAVEN- Ervin Andrew Raber joined his Lord and Savior on April 10th, 2024 at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.
He was born on September 15th, 1944, to Andrew and Lucinda Raber. Aside from the day Jesus saved him, the best day of his life was his wedding day to Mary (Cline) Raber on September 16th,...
Terri L. (Hanes) Barber
Apr 9, 2024
UTICA- Terri Lynne (Hanes) Barber, 58, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
She was born Aug. 17, 1965 in Mt. Vernon to John W. and Imogene (Mikesell) Hanes. She was a 1983 graduate of East Knox High School, a member of the Ohio Eastern Star, and the Morgan Grange. She was a...
Donald H. Royle
Apr 7, 2024
WARSAW- Donald Howard Royle, 79, died Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his residence.
He was born June 9, 1944 in Grove City, PA to the late Donald Wesley and Margaret Ellen (Ruley) Royle. He was a graduate of Penn State University. He retired from Penn Power, and later spent 15 years as a KOA Ambassador at the...
Mike Johnson
Apr 7, 2024
WARSAW- Michael E. “Mike” Johnson, 71, died Sunday, April 7, 2024 in his home with his wife by his side.
He was born Nov. 10, 1952 in Portsmouth to the late Darrell V. and Ruth O. (Nickells) Johnson.
Mike’s happiest moments and greatest joys were those spent with his grandchildren, and later his great-grandchildren. He...
Wayne E. Thompson
Mar 31, 2024
Killbuck – Wayne Edward Thompson, 73, passed away at the Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon on Sunday March 31, 2024.
Wayne was born in Mount Vernon on December 8, 1950 to Burl Dean “Bud” and Dorothy M. (Barnes) Thompson. He served in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972, and then spent many years...
James Whittington
Mar 29, 2024
WARSAW- James L. “Whit” Whittington, 83, died Friday, March 29, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.
He was born Dec. 23, 1940 in Greenville to the late Kenneth Allen and Mary Frances (McGee) Whittington. As a youngster he helped raise hogs before graduating from Ansonia High School in Darke Co. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s...
Mary Jane (Bish) Miller
Mar 28, 2024
Mount Vernon – Mary Jane Miller, 97, formerly of Danville, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at The Laurels of Mt. Vernon.
Mary Jane was born in Clarion County, PA on October 10, 1926. She was one of 12 children of the late Inez Jennie (Martz) and Foster Franklin Bish. On November 1, 1945, she married Chester...
