Obituaries

Warsaw and Danville, Ohio Obituaries

James H. Oswald

James H. Oswald

Jan 20, 2021

Danville - James H. Oswald, 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 20 2021, at the Ohio State University Medical Center.

A memorial will be held at a later date.

Wilda J. (Bracken)  Hillegass

Wilda J. (Bracken) Hillegass

Jan 19, 2021

MT. VERNON- Wilda Jean Hillegass, 90, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at the Country Club Nursing Home.

She was born July 20, 1930 in Ogletown, PA to the late Charles Gibbons and Ruth Bracken. She married Edmund Ray Hillegass, Sr. on Feb. 22, 1947, who preceded her in death just days earlier on Jan. 16, 2021.

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Shirley (Wiggins)  Meek

Shirley (Wiggins) Meek

Jan 16, 2021

COSHOCTON- With heavy hearts we share with you that our beloved parents, Dick and Shirley Meek, passed peacefully within minutes of each other on January 16, 2021. They were holding hands and Mom’s head was resting on Dad’s shoulder. Their favorite music was playing softly in the background. It was a beautiful passing. Theirs was a love story for...

Dick Meek

Dick Meek

Jan 16, 2021

COSHOCTON- With heavy hearts we share with you that our beloved parents, Dick and Shirley Meek, passed peacefully within minutes of each other on January 16, 2021. They were holding hands and Mom’s head was resting on Dad’s shoulder. Their favorite music was playing softly in the background. It was a beautiful passing. Theirs was a love story for...

Edmund R. Hillegass, Sr.

Edmund R. Hillegass, Sr.

Jan 16, 2021

MT. VERNON- Edmund Ray Hillegass, Sr., 94, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at the Country Club Nursing Home.

He was born Jan. 18, 1926 in Manns Choice, PA to the late Guy and Nora (Wertz) Hillegass. He married Wilda Jean (Bracken) Hillegass on Feb. 22, 1947, who followed him in death just days later on Jan. 19,...

Mary E. Kaser

Mary E. Kaser

Jan 13, 2021

Geneva, OH - Mary E. (Krebs) Kaser, born March 5, 1940 to Gilbert and Carrie (McFee) Krebs in Coshocton, was called home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2021 at the age of 80.

She married Andy “Joe” Kaser on June 21, 1958.They made their home in Warsaw before moving to Ashley where they raised...

Margaret "Peg" (Whiteside)  Anderson

Margaret "Peg" (Whiteside) Anderson

Jan 11, 2021

COSHOCTON – Margaret “Peg” Anderson, 94, passed away at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on Monday, January 11, 2021.

She was born February 27, 1926 in Delaware, OH to the late James F. and Hildreth E. (Davis) Whiteside. On August 9, 1943, she was married to Paul R. Anderson, who preceded her in death in...

Nancy E. (Salyer)  Burchett

Nancy E. (Salyer) Burchett

Jan 11, 2021

WARSAW- Nancy Burchett, 71, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. She was born Sept. 1, 1949 in West Liberty, KY to the late Woodrow and Irene Salyer. She married Randall Burchett April 17, 1970, who preceded her in death Jan. 30, 2009. She was a devoted grandmother, and loved attending her kids’ and grandkids’...

Martha Stull

Martha Stull

Jan 10, 2021

Mount Vernon – Martha Stull, 101, formerly of Howard, passed away on Sunday January 10, 2021 at the Country Court Nursing Home.

Martha was born in Smithville on January 3, 1920, where she graduated High School. She was the daughter of David R. and Florence (Klopfenstein) McFadden, who preceded her in death along with her brothers, David...

Tommy L. Mckee

Tommy L. Mckee

Jan 10, 2021

WALHONDING- Tommy Lee McKee, 79, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was born March 3, 1941 in Coshocton to the late Ralph & Mary Ellen McKee. He was a 1959 graduate of Union High School, and he lived entire life on the farm where he grew up. He farmed many years with his father,...

Gary "Tony" Cossu

Gary "Tony" Cossu

Jan 10, 2021

WARSAW- Gary Anthony “Tony” Cossu, 64, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was born March 28, 1956 in Cleveland to John and Lola (Rowe) Cossu. He was primarily a mechanic but really a “Jack of all trades”. He liked working on cars, loved motor racing and race cars, loved his grandkids and riding...

Estherann (Busby)  Vaughn

Estherann (Busby) Vaughn

Jan 8, 2021

NELLIE- EstherAnn (Busby) Vaughn, 77, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Marion General Hospital.

She was born March 20, 1943 in Salt Lake City, UT to the late Roy Dangerfield and Ida (Pilant) Busby.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Pat Vaughn of Nellie, whom she...

Ada A. (Yoder)  Miller

Ada A. (Yoder) Miller

Jan 5, 2021

Danville, OH – Ada A. (Yoder) Miller, 96, died at home on Tuesday January 5, 2021.

She was the daughter of Andrew J and Anna J. (Miller) Yoder, who preceded her in death along with her husband, Christian A. Miller, a son, a daughter, one grandchild, and 12 great grandchildren. Ada was a member of the Old...

David E. Richards

David E. Richards

Jan 5, 2021

David Earl Richards

WARSAW- On January 5, 2021, David Earl Richards, age 83 of Warsaw, passed away at Coshocton Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with Covid-19.  The Richards family extends their admiration and gratitude to the doctors and nurses who are sacrificing their safety and well-being in an effort to save others in this unsettling...

Cloyd W. Campbell

Cloyd W. Campbell

Jan 3, 2021

WARSAW- Cloyd William Campbell, 78, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 at Doctors Hospital in Columbus.

He was born Dec. 3, 1942 in Lorain Co. to the late Humphrey Fulberton and Hazel LaRue (Merkle) Campbell. He has lived at Echoing Hills since 1977. He attended echoingCONNECTIONS for many years, and loved sports, especially baseball.

There will...

William “Bill” Kent, Jr.

William “Bill” Kent, Jr.

Jan 2, 2021

MT. VERNON- William “Bill” Kent, Jr., 65, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 at his residence.

A private burial was held. The Fischer Funeral Home in Danville handled arrangements.

Carol A. Gable

Carol A. Gable

Jan 1, 2021

Zanesville, OH – Carol A. Gable, 79, a former longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Genesis Hospital.

She was born May 29, 1941 in Cambridge. She was the daughter of Donald and Wilma (Bishard) McFarland. Carol married her husband of 59 years, H. Thomas Gable, in 1962. Together they had four...

Virginia K. Turner

Virginia K. Turner

Jan 1, 2021

COSHOCTON- Virginia Kay “Jinny” (Jones) Tuner, 72, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville. She is at peace now after a short battle with cancer.

She was born Sept. 16, 1948 in Coshocton to the late Reese and Frances (Wright) Jones. She was a 1968 graduate of Coshocton High School....

Claire Howman

Claire Howman

Jan 1, 2021

NELLIE- Claire Earl Howman, 69, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 at his residence.

He was born April 25, 1951 in Lodi to Donald E. and Annie (Stahl) Howman. He was a 1969 graduate of Tuslaw High School in Massilon, and The Ohio State University in 1973. He later earned an MBA from Purdue University. He was a...

Mildred I. Helmick

Mildred I. Helmick

Dec 29, 2020

Mount Vernon – Mildred I. Helmick, 93, passed away on Tuesday December 29, 2020 at the Country Club Nursing Home.

She was born in New Guilford on June 12, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Wilma Jewel (Bush) and Alexander Shuman Sr. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Denzil Helmick, her brother, Arthur...

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