Dexter L. Swendal
Feb 25, 2025
DANVILLE- Dexter Leon Swendal, 79, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Altercare Majora Lane in Millersburg.
He was born Jan. 26, 1946 in Mt. Vernon to the late Kenneth Eugene and Marjorie Lucille (Talbott) Swendal. He was a 1964 graduate of Danville High School, and served in the US Army in Korea from 1965-1967. He retuned...
Charles "Ed" Mcclain, Jr.
Feb 23, 2025
Danville – Charles “Ed” McClain, Jr. passed away on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Ed was the son of the late Charles and Ruth Jane (Smith) McClain. He graduated from Danville High School in 1971, and attended the Millwood Church of Christ, where he made coffee for the congregation every Sunday morning. He enjoyed woodworking and watching the...
Kenneth P. Reiheld
Feb 19, 2025
DANVILLE- Kenneth Paul Reiheld, 85, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at his residence.
He was born July 19, 1939 in Millersburg to the late Paul and Marcella (Wachtel) Reiheld. He was a 1957 graduate of Nashville High School, worked for The Timken Co. in Wooster, and most recently for the Holmes Co. Highway Dept.
Ken...
Carol (Grassbaugh) Kixmiller
Feb 18, 2025
Carmel, IN – Edna Carol (Grassbaugh) Kixmiller, 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Carol was born on December 25, 1940, at Mercy Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She was one of four children of the late Olive (Miller) and Clarence Grassbaugh.
She Graduated from St. Vincent de Paul High School in 1958 and...
John H. Conkle
Feb 18, 2025
GNADENHUTTEN- John Harold Conkle, 66, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his sister’s home.
He was born April 22, 1958 in Mount Vernon to the late Harold Eugene and Ellen Odella (Frazee) Conkle.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah (Gatti) Conkle.
John is survived by a son, Corey (Rebecca) Conkle...
Kenneth F. Michaelis
Feb 14, 2025
Kenneth Farrell Michaelis, 84, died Friday, February 14, 2025 at his residence.
He was born February 2, 1941 in Newark to the late Otto Kenneth and Cynthia Leone (Farrell) Michaelis.
He was a retired pharmacist and former pharmaceutical representative for Pfizer. He also served in the National Guard.
He survived by his wife,...
Bernard H. Hughes, Jr.
Feb 11, 2025
WALHONDING- Bernard Henry Hughes, Jr., 92, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.
He was born Nov. 10, 1932 in Licking Co. to the late Bernard Henry Hughes, Sr. and Mollie (Landis) Hughes. He was a 1952 graduate of Union High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball. He later served in the...
Lisa A. (Mcilvoy) Ward
Jan 27, 2025
Mount Vernon – Lisa Ann Ward, 60, passed away at the Knox Community Hospital on January 27, 2025.
She was born in Mount Vernon on August 12, 1964 to Marie Elizabeth "Betsy" and Neil McIlvoy She was married to Irvin Craig Ward, who preceded her in death along with her mother, Betsy (Shaw) Bush, and her son,...
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...
