Obituaries

Feb 11, 2020

Danville – YaVonne M. (Nortum) Olson, 86, passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2020 at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Mount Vernon.

She was born to Addison and Wilda (Moore) Nortum in Johnsonburg, PA on July 4, 1933. They preceded her in death along with her brothers, Marshall and Harold Nortum, and her grandson, Aaron Farmer....

Feb 8, 2020

WARSAW- Sherlyn K. (Shutt) Shriver, 73, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born June 19, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Olive (Smith) Shutt. A 1964 graduate of Coshocton High School, she was employed by various industries in Coshocton, most recently the Coshocton Village Inn &...

Feb 7, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Marcia Wylie. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 6, 2020

GAMBIER- Mary J. Miller, 36, of 25175 Dennis Church Rd. Gambier, OH 43022, passed away Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus following a stroke.

She was born June 10, 1983 to John J.A. and Cevilla A. (Hershberger) Miller. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

She...

Feb 5, 2020

Gahanna - Linda (Lashley) Homer, 72, passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at The Laurels of Mount Vernon.

She is survived by her brother, Dave (Mary) Lashley, and her sister, Carolyn Paisley, along with her nephews and step -children.

No services are being held. Interment is taking place at Workman Cemetery. The Fischer Funeral...

Feb 4, 2020

COOPERDALE- Larry Lee Sherrets, 81, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

He was born July 9, 1938 in Stone Creek to the late Martin and Bernice (Swinderman) Sherrets. He was a 1956 graduate Stone Creek High School, and he served in the US Army Reserves.

Larry was a...

Jan 31, 2020

WOOSTER- Unita F. (Akins) Rogers, 87, formerly of Coshocton, died Friday, January 31, 2020 at West View Healthy Living in Wooster.

She was born Nov. 18, 1932 in Holmes Co. to the late Mark W. and Lulu I. (Tish) Akins. She was a 1950 graduate of Danville High School, and worked at the former Commonwealth Loan Co.,...

Jan 30, 2020

COSHOCTON- Clova Marcene Randles, age 82, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at Signature Health Care in Coshocton.

She was born in Coshocton County on August 11, 1937 to Harry R. and Edna Webb. Clova wed Denver E. Randles on March 25, 1978. They created a beautiful home together and always...

Jan 23, 2020

Coshocton – Ched Fowler, 46, passed away on Thursday January 23, 2019 at The Ohio State University Hospital.

He was born in Coshocton on September 25, 1973. He was a 1992 graduate of River View High School, and received a bachelors degree as a RN. He had a passion for taking care of people, and animals. Especially...

Jan 21, 2020

Coshocton – Ruth Ann Henry, 88, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2020 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville.

She was born July 20, 1931 in Wellston to the late John J. and Emma B. (Mantz) Martin. She graduated from St. Peter and Paul Catholic School and married Raymond “Buck” Henry, Jr. on March 5,...

Jan 19, 2020

WARSAW- Russell Norman Conrad, 88, died Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.

He was born March 7, 1931 in Newark to the late C.G. and Marcella (Drushell) Conrad. He was a 1949 graduate of Warsaw High School, and served in the US Air Force from 1950-1954, Fort Sam Houston, in...

Jan 18, 2020

WESTERVILLE- Esmond C. Davis Taylor, 88, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away on January 18, 2020. Born April 4, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Gary M. and Gladys E. (McCoy) Davis.

On March 23, 1957, she married the late Harvey L. Taylor who preceded her in death on February 9, 1998.

Along with...

Jan 16, 2020

DANVILLE- Betty A. (Yoder) Weaver, 65, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at her residence after a four-month battle with cancer.

She was born Oct. 26, 1954 in Millersburg to the late Abe and Fannie (Kauffman) Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish.

Betty is survived by her husband of 45 years,...

Jan 13, 2020

WARSAW- Our beloved Alpha “Lox” Jackson, age 82, of Warsaw went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2020.

She was born Nov. 26, 1937 in Zanesville to the late Leonard and Effie (Norris) Jackson.

Lox was a long-time member of The Anchor Church of Coshocton, Ohio.  She was steadfast in her...

Jan 10, 2020

COSHOCTON- Brenda Lee (Best) Fields, 60, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

She was born Aug. 24, 1959 in Elwood City, PA. She was a laboratory technician for Coshocton Environmental Testing.

Brenda enjoyed cooking, gardening and tending to her koi pond. Most of all she loved her grandbabies.

She...

Jan 5, 2020

Warsaw – Donna Jean Cochran, 72, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

She was born July 20, 1947 in Parkersburg, WV  to Lindsey and Geraldine Snyder. They preceded her in death along with three brothers, and her granddaughter, Luka Smith.

She is survived by her husband,...

Dec 31, 2019

COSHOCTON- Otis Ray “Jack” Aronhalt, 90, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at Signature Healthcare.

He was born Jan. 28, 1929 in Coshocton Co. to the late Harold B. and Winifred D. (Stiner) Aronhalt. He was an equipment operator for the Boyd Gravel Co. until his retirement. He was a member of the Eagles, bowled on a league,...

Dec 29, 2019

COSHOCTON- John Herbert “Herb” Peddicord, 85, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019.

He was born March 23, 1934 in Barnesville to the late William and Ada (Shamhart) Peddicord. He was a 1952 graduate of Warsaw High School and a 65-year member of the Warsaw United Methodist Church. He was a lifelong professional Auctioneer...

Dec 27, 2019

WEST LAFAYETTE- Lucille Mae (Wagers) Bechtol, 98, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home.

She was born Sept. 7, 1921 in Clark, OH. She married Warren G. Bechtol, who preceded her in death. She retired from Novelty Advertising in Coshocton. In her younger years she enjoyed painting. She always loved working outside in the...

Dec 27, 2019

HOWARD- JoAnn Guinther, 90, of Apple Valley, died Friday, December 27, 2019 at The Laurels of Mt. Vernon.

She was born April 7, 1929 in Coshocton Co. to the late Joseph and Bessie (Donley) Guinther.  She was blessed a Consecrated Virgin on Oct. 1, 2009 by Bishop Frederick Campbell of the Diocese of Columbus. She was a...