Obituaries

Apr 10, 2021

Mount Vernon – Georgianna Ogden, 70, passed away on Saturday April 10, 2021 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Newark.

She was born September 29, 1950 in Mount Vernon to Clarence and Roma (Neal) McFadden.

During her childhood she lived throughout Knox and Holmes Counties, but spent the happiest years living with her Aunt and...

Apr 5, 2021

Coshocton - Lucy Jo Baumgardner passed away on April 5, 2021 at Windsorwood Place in Coshocton.  She was born on May 11, 1923 to the late Dale W. Dye and Keziah Day Dye of Meigs County.

Lucy Jo married C. Chester Baumgardner on October 1, 1950.  Chester preceded her in death on January 24, 2007. Three siblings...

Apr 3, 2021

COSHOCTON- James Lester "Jim" Daugherty, 87, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, surrounded by his family.

He was born March 22, 1934 in Mill Creek Township to the late Robert H. and Bernice (Martin) Daugherty. He was a 1952 graduate of Keene High School, and later served in the US Army from...

Apr 2, 2021

Danville – Maxine Carol (Reed) Brown, 79, passed away at home on Friday April 2, 2021.

She was born in Coshocton on January 29, 1942 to Ernest S. and Ruth R. (Zollars) Reed. Maxine was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who always put everyone else ahead of herself. She loved to spend time...

Mar 25, 2021

WALHONDING – William Wayne Wells, Sr., 79, died Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon.

He was born April 19, 1941 in Newcomerstown to Wayne and Harvella (Houston) Wells.

Bill was employed at the former Shaw Barton/JII Co. in Coshocton and was a carpenter.  He was a member of the...

Mar 25, 2021

COSHOCTON – Rose Leah Boone, 87, of Coshocton died Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center.

She was born Dec. 19, 1933 in Birch River, WV.  She was married to Jack Boone on March 15, 1954, he died Feb. 26, 2008.

Rose and her husband resided in Wills Creek for over 20...

Mar 23, 2021

GAMBIER- Benjamin H .Hershberger, 60, died 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home five days after a stroke.

He was born April 16, 1960 in Mt. Eaton to the late Harvey L. and Iva W. (Miller) Hershberger. He is survived by his wife Amanda E. (Yoder) Hershberger; seven sons; four daughters; and twenty-nine grandchildren.

Mar 22, 2021

WARSAW- Connie Sue (Strawser) Cossu, 70, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

She was born March 29, 1950 in Logan, WV to the late Earl and Catherine (DeWitt) Strawser. She married Gary Anthony “Tony” Cossu on Oct. 30, 1985, who preceded her in death on Jan. 10th of this year. She enjoyed...

Mar 22, 2021

COSHOCCTON- Janet Sue (McCoy) Mosier, 72, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Juanita Potts Family Home, where she was a resident.

She was born June 3, 1948 in Coshocton to the late William and Mildred (Clark) McCoy. She was a 1966 graduate of River View High School, and went on to serve the public for...

Mar 20, 2021

WARSAW- Kenneth R. Reigle, 74, died Saturday March 20, 2021 at The Ohio State University James Cancer Center.

He was born in Coshocton on March 10, 1947. He was the son of the late C. Dale and Mildred (Shroyer) Reigle. He was a 1965 graduate of Warsaw High School and retired from AEP, Conesville after 44 years....

Mar 18, 2021

Coshocton – Kelsey Renee (Gross) King, 27, passed away at The Ohio State University James Cancer Institute on Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Kelsey was born in Coshocton on November 23, 1993. She is the daughter of Timothy and Tammy (VanSickle) Gross. She was married to Cody King, and a loving mother of their daughter, Brielle. Kelsey was...

Mar 17, 2021

WARSAW- Lois Berry Allen Jacobs, 83, of Warsaw passed away peacefully on March 17, 2021, with her husband, Butch, by her side She was born on Jan. 7, 1938 in Coshocton County to the late Hilton and Fern Berry. She attended Warsaw School and was a member of the class of 1955. She is survived by her husband, Harold...

Mar 14, 2021

WALHONDING- Rachel E. Yoder, age 55, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at home.

Born Oct. 11, 1965 in Millersburg to Eli S. and Susie A. (Hershberger) Wengerd. Married to Eli E. Yoder on April 24, 1986.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by eight sons and three daughters, Andy (Martha) Yoder of...

Mar 13, 2021

MARION- Paul McCormick Rogers, Jr., 91, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Kingston Residence of Marion, surrounded by family.

He was born Feb. 6, 1930 in Lorain to the late Paul and Lillie (Morris) Rogers. Paul graduated from Prospect High School in 1947, and later from The Ohio State University, where he was active in...

Mar 13, 2021

DANVILLE- Ted Adam Shults, 53, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his residence.

He was born Sept. 10, 1967 in Knox Co. to the late Alice Jean (Baker) Shults. He enjoyed fishing, an was a craftsman who enjoyed building things. He was a self-made comedian and he loved his grandkids and was a good grandpa to...

Mar 7, 2021

Coshocton – Rose Ann Hudson, 79, passed away at her home March 7, 2021.

Ann was born March 4, 1942 in Austin, TX. She was the daughter of Jack and Harriet Rowden. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and the VFW, and was a former member of the Tops Club. She enjoyed spending...

Mar 5, 2021

MILLERSBURG- Billie Jo (McDonald) Oyster, 46, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

BJ was born Nov. 13, 1974 in Coshocton Co. to the late William Edward and Loney (McFadden) McDonald, and a 1993 graduate of East Knox High School.

She was a very caring and loving person. She was always...

Mar 2, 2021

BRINKHAVEN- Roland Daniel Hammons, 63, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Country Court Nursing Home in Mt. Vernon.

He was born April 12, 1957 in Libby, MT to the late Arden and Myrtle (Logston) Hammons. He loved messing around with his game chickens, and always got a kick out of aggravating his great-nieces & great-nephews. He is...

Feb 24, 2021

COSHOCTON – Joan Grace Schlegel, 94, of Coshocton died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her residence.

She was born Nov. 29, 1926 in Wheeling, WV to the late Robert Denley and Olea Marcella (Kasun) Johnston.

She was a member of the Coshocton Presbyterian Church, Friends of the Museum, Jr. Womans Club, Pink Ladies, and various...

Feb 23, 2021

ZANESVILLE- Robin Ann Poorman, 65, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

She was born Oct. 13, 1955 in Coshocton Co. to the late Donald R. Poorman, Sr. and Joanne (Decker) Poorman.

Robin loved arts & crafts, especially making potholders. She enjoyed playing Bingo, buying lottery tickets, and going to the Coshocton...