Obituaries

Warsaw and Danville, Ohio Obituaries

Jerry A. Holdsworth

Jerry A. Holdsworth

Aug 5, 2021

COSHOCTON - Jerry Allen Holdsworth, 60, passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

He was born Aug. 3, 1961 in Coshocton, and was a 1979 graduate of Coshocton High School. He worked at the former Pretty Products and the former Janesville Manufacturing Co. He was a longtime member...

Nancy Ellen Chaney

Nancy Ellen Chaney

Aug 3, 2021

COSHOCTON - Nancy Ellen (Shaw) Chaney, 76, died August 3, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

Born March 22, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Harold D. and Aleytha (Felver) Shaw. Nancy retired from Pretty Products and resided in Florida for 30 years before moving back to

Coshocton in 2017....

William J. Blanchard

William J. Blanchard

Jul 30, 2021

FLAT ROCK, MI- William Joseph Blanchard. Age 45. Beloved husband of Jennifer Blanchard.  Loving father of Salina Blanchard, Camrie Blanchard and William Blanchard.  Dearest grandfather of Vida Easterling. Dear grandson of Robert and Shirley Blanchard.  Brother of Zoe Mancini and Gillian Villegas.  Loving uncle of Derek, Talon, Peter, Alaura and Lucas. Preceded in death by parents William Fitzhenry and...

Ralph May

Ralph May

Jul 29, 2021

Howard – Ralph May, 75, passed away at home on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

He was born in Virginia on September 14, 1945. He was the son of Claude and Lola (Compton) May, who preceded him in death along with his sisters, Helen Vertrees and Betty Mullens.

Surviving is his wife, Faye (Hammons) May, children...

Donis Jones

Donis Jones

Jul 29, 2021

Coshocton – Donis D. Jones, 84, passed away on Thursday July 29, 2021 at Altercare of Coshocton.

Don was born in Coshocton on June 30, 1937 to the late Harry and Lottie (McCoy) Jones. Don married Marilyn Meek on April 6, 1956 who preceded him in death in 2009. He was a member of the Grace United...

Loretta Joy Blubaugh

Loretta Joy Blubaugh

Jul 26, 2021

Danville, OH – Loretta Joy Blubaugh, 76, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Knox Community Hospital ER.

Joy was born in Lawrence County Indiana on September 17, 1944. She was the daughter of Harvey and Esther (Jones) Staggs. She was a member of the St. Luke Catholic Church in Danville where she was a...

Elsie M. (Burch)  Spurgeon

Elsie M. (Burch) Spurgeon

Jul 22, 2021

MOUNT VERNON- Elsie Marie (Burch) Spurgeon, a resident of the Living Center in Mount Vernon, died peacefully on July 22, 2021 after a long illness, at the age of 99, of which she was proud to have achieved.

Elsie was born on June 20, 1922 in Nellie to the late Robert A. and Edna E. (Cullison) Burch....

James M. Richard

James M. Richard

Jul 19, 2021

NEWARK- James Michael Richard, 37, died Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence.

He was born Sept. 15, 1983 in Mt. Vernon. He was a 2002 graduate of River View High School, and a member of the Coshocton Eagles.

James loved to cook, and enjoyed football & baseball, particularly the Buckeyes. He didn't know a...

Evelyn P. (Hill)  Tom Burgoon

Evelyn P. (Hill) Tom Burgoon

Jul 16, 2021

COSHOCTON- Evelyn P. (Hill) Tom Burgoon, 88, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at Signature Healthcare.

She was born Nov. 26, 1932 in Muskingum Co. to the late Homer Dale and Nellie Elizabeth (Irwin) Hill. She married Kenneth Everett Tom on April 17, 1954, who preceded her in death on  March 2, 1994. She was a homemaker...

Sam Rich

Sam Rich

Jul 15, 2021

COSHOCTON- Leslie S. “Sam” Rich, 69, died Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Doctors Hospital in Columbus.

He was born April 20, 1952 in Zanesville to the late Leslie Samuel and Freda (Wolford) Rich. He was the Butcher for Buehler’s Foods in Coshocton and also butchered deer for many clients privately for 44 1/2 years. He was a...

Mary P. (Comer)  Darr

Mary P. (Comer) Darr

Jul 12, 2021

WARSAW- Mary Pearlene (Comer) Darr, 68, died Monday, July 12, 2021 at her residence.

Per her wishes, there will be no services. The Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw is handling arrangements.

Tyler B. Bolen

Tyler B. Bolen

Jul 10, 2021

COSHOCTON- Tyler Blue Bolen, 37, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.

He was born Sept. 29, 1983 in Columbus to the late Richard Dean and Lorena Lynne (Ferrell) Bolen. He was a 2002 graduate of River View High School, and was a member of Conesville United Methodist Church....

Ruby Marie (Haxton)  Hayden

Ruby Marie (Haxton) Hayden

Jul 7, 2021

Ruby Marie Hayden, 97, of Pigeon Roost Road died peacefully at her home on July 7th, 2021.

Marie was born September 26, 1923 to the late Virgil “Bud” and Ruby (Cameron) Haxton in Holmes County, Ohio. She was married to Rodney V. Hayden on June 17, 1944.

Marie and Rodney operated a dairy farm in...

George Kocian

George Kocian

Jul 5, 2021

Brinkhaven – George J. Kocian, Jr., 80, passed away on Monday July 5, 2021 at the Knox Community Hospital.

He was born May 15, 1941 to Viola (Vince) and George Kocian, Sr. On April 25, 1964, he was married to his wife, Carol Ann.

George was a true entrepreneur his entire life. He started with...

Paul H. Doughty

Paul H. Doughty

Jul 5, 2021

CONESVILLE- Paul Hahn Doughty, 89, of Conesville, OH died Monday, July 5, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, OH.  His loving family was at his side.  Born April 12, 1932 in Coshocton County, he was the son of the late Frank and Bernice (Hahn) Doughty and was a 1950 graduate of Roscoe High School.  He proudly served his country...

Luke P. Jacobs

Luke P. Jacobs

Jul 3, 2021

COSHOCTON- Luke Peter Jacobs, 59, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center, as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born July 26, 1961 in Coshocton to the late Harold Jacobs, Sr. and Betty Ann (Kreider) Jacobs. He was a truck driver for many years, and a terrific mechanic who could fix...

Albert R. Haines

Albert R. Haines

Jun 30, 2021

WARSAW- Albert Raymond “Po” Haines, 78, died suddenly Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

He was born April 28, 1943 in Warsaw to the late Corbin and Bessie (Giauque) Haines. Albert was a lifetime farmer but “tinkered”, as he would say, with other little side jobs. He was a trustee for Tiverton Township for many years. He recently told...

Richard L. Craven

Richard L. Craven

Jun 24, 2021

Danville – Richard L. Craven, 86, passed away after an extended illness on June 24, 2021.

He was born to Edwin and Marie (Suter) Craven on May 18, 1935. Richard was an over-the-road truck driver for most of his adult life, and he was an avid carpenter and weaver. He used his hobby to operate a small...

Loretta "Jody" (Morris)  Aliemenious

Loretta "Jody" (Morris) Aliemenious

Jun 22, 2021

MT. VERNON- Loretta Marie “Jody” (Morris) Aliemenious, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

She was born July 9, 1955 in Toledo to the late Charles R. and Myrtle (Bodi) Morris. She was an extremely giving person, and cared for many senior citizens over the years. Jody was a loving wife, a...

Jack L. Knight

Jack L. Knight

Jun 21, 2021

Mount Vernon – Jack L. Knight, 68, passed away June 21, 2021 surrounded by God’s love and family and Mount Vernon Health and Rehab.

Jack was born in Mount Vernon on February 23, 1953 to Thomas A. and Vera Kathleen (Hennen) Knight. Jack liked to bowl, dance, eat out, watch John Wayne movies, and listen to Elvis...

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