Obituaries

Warsaw and Danville, Ohio Obituaries

Betty J. (Morris)  Lauderbaugh

Betty J. (Morris) Lauderbaugh

Jan 26, 2024

DANVILLE - Betty J. (Morris) Lauderbaugh passed away Friday, Jan. 26. 2024 at Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Mt. Vernon.

She was born Oct. 12, 1941 in Lodi, OH to the late Virgil and Cathryn (Swope) Morris. After graduating from Danville High School, she married her husband Larry Lauderbaugh of 61 years and raised their family in...

Robert L. Knicely

Robert L. Knicely

Jan 22, 2024

Robert Lynn Knicely, 73, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away in Lakeland, Florida on Jan. 22, 2024. Bob was born in Conesville, Ohio on February 13, 1950, to Betty Allen (Jim) and Wayne Knicely. He graduated from River View High School in 1968. Bob wed Mary (Cline) June 15, 1986, and together they shared four children.

He retired...

Byron K. Dearman, Sr.

Byron K. Dearman, Sr.

Jan 21, 2024

Mount Vernon – Byron Kendall Dearman, Sr., 87, passed away at home with his family on Sunday January 21, 2024.

He was born in Newark on March 4, 1936 to Lewis and Dorothy (Lawrence) Dearman. Byron worked auctions, and loved old cars, motorcycles, and spending time with grandkids and great-grandkids. He also loved carpentry and building and...

Ilah Jean (Nyhart)  Staats

Ilah Jean (Nyhart) Staats

Jan 19, 2024

Mount Vernon - Ilah Jean (Nyhart) Staats, age 97, passed away at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus on Friday January 19, 2024.

Ilah was born in Gambier on the Nyhart farm on October 20, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Jozie H. and Cleora (Lybarger) Nyhart. On November 27, 1946, she married Laken G. Staats,...

James R. Brock

James R. Brock

Jan 17, 2024

WARSAW- James Rollins “Breezy” Brock, 73, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 at Altercare of Coshocton.

He was born Oct. 12, 1950 in Mount Pleasant, PA to the late Jame Clyde “JC” and Catherine Blanche (Overly) Brock. He served in the US Army in Vietnam, with the 82nd, 101st, and 103rd Airborne Divisions.

James was a...

Charlotte F. (Murray)  Miller

Charlotte F. (Murray) Miller

Jan 11, 2024

COSHOCTON- Charlotte Faye (Murray) Miller, 69, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

There are no services scheduled. Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw is assisting the family.

Judy A. (Arbogast)  Mccardel

Judy A. (Arbogast) Mccardel

Jan 10, 2024

Judy Ann Arbogast McCardel, born June 6, 1952, lived a large and inspiring life. In addition to being a world-renowned master weaver, with her rugs gracing the floors of family homes and Ralph Lauren showrooms around the world, Judy was a beloved friend to everyone she met.

Judy was a mother to all who needed one. She...

Renate W. (Haas)  Hettinger

Renate W. (Haas) Hettinger

Jan 2, 2024

NEWARK- Renate Walburga (Haas) Hettinger, 86, formerly of Warsaw and Coshocton, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at SharonBrooke Assisted Living in Newark.

She was born Sept. 13, 1937 in Augsburg, Germany to the late Jakob and Walburga (Stiebert) Haas. She married her husband of 65 years, Lawrence David Hettinger, on March 31, 1958. He preceded her in...

Joseph E. Kinneer

Joseph E. Kinneer

Dec 28, 2023

Coshocton – Joseph E. Kinneer, 61, passed away at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on Thursday December 28, 2023.

Joseph was the son of the late Richard Kinneer and Mary Anne (Croy) Kinneer. He graduated from River View High School in 1981. He was a former manager of Lake Park in Coshocton, and was also...

Scott A. Fortune

Scott A. Fortune

Dec 24, 2023

WARSAW- Scott Anthony Fortune, 55, passed away Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

He was born Aug. 20, 1968 in Mt. Vernon to George and Judy (Thomas) Fortune. He was a 1986 graduate of River View High School, and began his work life at Rice-Chadwick in Killbuck. He later worked for Eagles Aerie #761...

David E. Snyder

David E. Snyder

Dec 18, 2023

WARSAW- David Ernest Snyder, 83, passed away at home December 18, 2023.

He was born April 2, 1940 to the late Irvin H. and Jeanette E. (Taylor) Snyder in Akron. He was a 1958 graduate of Warsaw High School.

Dave is survived by his wife, Robin Mae (Dickey) Snyder of Warsaw; three children, Ernie Snyder,...

Thomas R. Mccoy

Thomas R. Mccoy

Dec 17, 2023

Danville - Thomas R. McCoy, 63, passed away at home on December 17, 2023. A private graveside service will take place.

Rex A. Sapp

Rex A. Sapp

Dec 14, 2023

DANVILLE– Rex Alan Sapp, 65, passed away at home on December 14, 2023.

He was born Sept. 8, 1958 in Mount Vernon to Charles A. and Janet (Fesler) Sapp. He was a 1977 graduate of Danville High School.

Rex enjoyed groundhog hunting, riding 4-wheelers & ATVs, and sharing a beer while spending time with friends...

Nina (Smith)  Sampsel

Nina (Smith) Sampsel

Dec 13, 2023

COSHOCTON- Nina Louise (Smith) Sampsel, 74, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville.

She was born Jan. 13, 1949 in Mechanicsburg to the late David Alex and Ethyl Irene (Parker) Smith. She was the manager of the River View Community Swimming Pool in Warsaw for several seasons, and she worked...

Edna E. Yoder

Edna E. Yoder

Dec 6, 2023

Howard – Edna E. Yoder, 66, died on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at her home.

Edna was born December 24, 1956 in Holmes County to Emanuel and Malinda (Mast) Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

She is survived by her niece and caretaker, Esther Yoder of the home; brothers, Ervin...

Nora M. Frazee

Nora M. Frazee

Dec 2, 2023

HOWARD – Nora Mae Frazee, 74, died Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her residence.

She was born January 1, 1949 in Mount Vernon to the late Albert William Porter, Jr. and Hazel Marie (Wolf) Porter Culbertson.

She was a member of the Community Christian Fellowship Church of Gambier.  She loved decorating, cooking, baking, visiting greenhouses...

Raymond K. Bell

Raymond K. Bell

Nov 30, 2023

MT. VERNON- Raymond Kimmel Bell, 84, passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

He was born Dec. 17, 1938 in Sipesville, PA to the late Elmer Griffith and Ethel Mae (Kimmel) Bell. After graduating from Danville High School in 1956, he served in the US Marine Corp from August 1956 to...

Gary J. Bruce

Gary J. Bruce

Nov 29, 2023

WARSAW- Gary James Bruce, 72, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Canton.

He was born April 22, 1951 in Gallitzin, PA to the late Russell and June (Melhorn) Bruce. He served in the US Air Force from 1969-1993, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He went on to work at the Dept. of Defense for...

Mary Ann (Fry)  Devore

Mary Ann (Fry) Devore

Nov 27, 2023

MOUNT VERNON- Mary Ann (Fry) Devore, 87, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

She was born Oct. 28, 1936 in Allentown, PA to the late Irwin and Lillian (Wotring) Fry. She married Delmar D. Devore Oct. 1, 1960, who preceded her in death Dec. 30, 2008.

Mary Ann was a...

Donna M. (Graham)  Fulton

Donna M. (Graham) Fulton

Nov 27, 2023

MOUNT VERNON- Donna M. (Graham) Fulton, 92, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, November 27, 2023.

She was born Aug. 19, 1931 in Cambridge to the late Lawrence Clifford and Leona Mae (Warden) Graham. She married Raymond Willis in 1949 and they had one daughter, Sara. She then married John E. “Jack”...

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