Obituaries

Oct 28, 2020

COSHOCTON- Jean Edna (Bush) Thompson, 91, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 at Altercare of Coshocton.

She was born June 5, 1929 in Lucas Co. to the late Byford and Edna F. (Beers) Bush. She graduated from Monclova High School in 1947, Spring Arbor College in 1949, and Bowling Green State University in 1952 with a degree in...

Oct 24, 2020

LANCASTER - Wilma Jean Priode, 91, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Buckeye Care & Rehab, Lancaster.

Born in Coshocton County August 26, 1929 to the late Lemert & Mollie (Ogle) Graham, formerly of Cooperdale.

She and her husband Dwight, the absolute love of her life, celebrated 70 years of marriage on November 6,...

Oct 23, 2020

Coshocton – Harold Floyd Stevens, 84, passed away on Friday October 23, 2020 at the Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.

He was born in Cadiz on March 18, 1936 to Edna (Smith) and Harold Stevens Sr. Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1953-1955. He enjoyed restoring Model As and tractors.

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Oct 22, 2020

RAVENNA- Dennis Ray “Denny” Wyers, 68, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center.

He was born Oct. 10, 1952 in Ravenna to Raymond and Joyce (Wearly) Wyers. He loved his children immensely, and was very family oriented. He always enjoyed family meals on Sunday. He enjoyed his time as a truck driver, and...

Oct 19, 2020

WARSAW- October 19, 2020: On this blessed day, our Lord has called James Edward Cunningham home to join his beloved wife, Judy.   Jim is the eldest son of the late Royal and Mary (Herman) Cunningham of Warsaw.  He was born on March 3, 1936 in the family home, and attended Union School; graduating as a member of the Class...

Oct 17, 2020

WARSAW- Marcia Jane Horn, 62, died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

She was born Jan. 21, 1958 in Coshocton to the late Harold W. and Helen M. (Warner) Horn. She was a 1976 graduate of River View High School, and later earned an Associate Degree in Registered Nursing from Central Ohio Technical College....

Oct 15, 2020

MT. VERNON- Florence Eileen (Colopy) Heldenbrand, 96, formerly of Howard, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mt. Vernon.

She was born June 15, 1924 in Danville to the late Donald and Florence (Blanchard) Colopy. She was a graduate of Danville High School, and later married Carl Heldenbrand on Jan. 15, 1947,...

Oct 4, 2020

Fredericktown - Marilyn Roberts, 67, passed away at her residence on Sunday, October 4, 2020.

She was born to Rodney and Mary Faith (Colopy) Ridgway. Marilyn was a member of the American Legion Post #650, the “unofficial, official photographer” for Knox County football for over 20 years, and was an LPN for many years who was still...

Oct 4, 2020

Mount Vernon – Dorothy M. Alexander, 89, a resident of the Ohio Eastern Star and formerly of Howard, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday October 4, 2020.

She was born in Akron on July 17, 1931. She was the daughter of Harold and Marie (Phillips) Erow. She was a graduate of East Knox High...

Oct 4, 2020

WARSAW- Roberta Jayne “Bobbi” Hughes, 75, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

She was born Jan. 20, 1945 in Macon, GA to the late Robert Edward Dickerson, Sr. and Grace Maxine (Miller) Dickerson. She was a graduate of Union High School, a 4-H advisor for many years, including Poultry Key Leader, she portrayed...

Oct 1, 2020

WARSAW- Adeane C. (Murray) Veatch, 97, died peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020

She was born May 12, 1923 in Coshocton to the late Carl E. and Eunice (Selders) Murray. She married Harrison B. Veatch on April 17, 1948, who preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 1998.

Adeane was a 1941 graduate of Coshocton...

Sep 25, 2020

COSHOCTON - George W. Bryant, Jr., 74, died Friday, September 25, 2020.

He was born March 22, 1946 in Coshocton to the late George Willis and Doris Elenor (Richerson) Bryant.

George was a U.S. Army veteran.

Per George's request there are no services planned.

The Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw is...

Sep 21, 2020

Danville - Steven Michael Nyhart, 59, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Steven was the son of Glenn and Sheila (Workman) Nyhart. He was born March 13, 1961 in Phoenix, AZ. He was a class of 1979 Danville High School graduate and attended North West Engineering and Drafting...

Sep 20, 2020

Danville - Robert Dwayne Maxwell went home to Jesus on September 20, 2020 at age 67. Robert was born to Albert and Lillian (Bowers) Maxwell on December 30, 1952 in Weston, West Virginia.

Robert married the love of his life, Rebbecca Maxwell, on May 9, 1992 on a beautiful, sunny day in Davenport, Florida and built their...

Sep 18, 2020

Howard – Mary (Rine) Ridgway, 74, passed away on September 18, 2020 at Mt. Vernon Health and Rehab.

She was born on May 13, 1946 in Newark. On October 31, 1970, she married William R. Ridgway, who preceded her in death along with their daughter, Tiffany Ann.

Mary served as a 4H Advisor, and was...

Sep 16, 2020

Eloise Kanuckle Dickenson, 90, of Mount Vernon died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Brookdale-Westerville.

She was born April 5, 1930 Coshocton County to the late Theodore Alexander Cullison and Sylvia M. (Hains) Cullison Secrest.

Eloise was retired from Wise Jewelers in Mount Vernon and was the former owner of Eloise’s Drive In Restaurant in Mount...

Sep 14, 2020

COSHOCTON- Eileen Marie (Crossley) DeBoard, 50, passed peacefully in her home on September 14, 2020 after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She spent her last days surrounded by her beloved husband and loving family.

Born November 7, 1969 in Chicago Heights, IL to William and Francis (Lundmark) Crossley, Eileen’s greatest accomplishment was a generous life spent...

Sep 10, 2020

WARSAW- Donald Ray Ward, 70, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

He was born Feb. 7, 1950 in West Virginia to the late Arrow and Violet (Blackburn) Ward. He loved life and he loved his family.

He is survived by his wife, Mary (Daugherty) Ward of Warsaw; two children, Montgomery Danny...

Sep 10, 2020

COSHOCTON – Dwight L. Fesler, 84, of Coshocton, died September 10, 2020 at the Morrison House in Zanesville.

He was born March 29, 1936 in Warsaw to the late Howard D. and Olive (Metheney) Fesler.

Dwight was a 1955 graduate of Warsaw High School.  He was a master craftsman of furniture restoration for 45 years...

Sep 7, 2020

HOWARD- Jim Blaisdell, 59, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio on October 20, 1960 to Kenneth E. And Marcella (Yearous) Blaisdell.  He was married to Lisa Ridgway on September 29, 1979.

Jim’s love for his family and community was marrow deep....