Obituaries

Nov 14, 2018

MILLERSBURG- Glen Eugene Geog, 86, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 at Majora Lane Nursing & Rehabilitation.

He was born March 20, 1932 in Millersburg to the late Emerson Buker and Pearl L. (Pigman) Geog. He was a former oil field tool dresser and also worked in the timber industry. He loved to joke around with people, playing...

Nov 13, 2018

Aurora – Judith Lynn Riffle, 75, passed away on Tuesday November 13 at the Ahuja Medical Center.

She was one of 11 children born to Edwin and Marjorie (Odhe) Crabbe. She was a former nurses aid and she loved baking.

Judith is survived by her children, Penny (Chris Olson) Riffle, Edwin Riffle, Erica Riffle, Neil...

Nov 13, 2018

COSHOCTON- James Almack, 72, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 at Signature Healthcare, where he was a resident.

He was born March 5, 1946 in Coshocton Co. to the late Clyde and Lucinda (Shepard) Almack. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Coshocton.

He is survived by his friend and caregiver, Ralph (Betty) Johnson...

Nov 8, 2018

Danville – Vivian “Bev” Louise Smith, 52, passed away at home on November 8, 2018.

She was born July 6, 1966 in Mount Vernon to Donald and Janet (Blackford) Butts, who survive along with her husband, Marvin Smith, sons, Darrell (Nikki) Smith, and Marvin Jr. (Debra) all of Danville, granddaughters, Teila, Tearah, Taylor, Tessa, Kendra, and Peyton,...

Nov 6, 2018

NASHPORT- Sharon G. Langdon, 60, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 at The James Cancer Hospital at the Ohio State University in Columbus.

Sharon was born April 12, 1958 in Coshocton to the late Hubert and Joy (Garrison) Langdon. She was a 1976 graduate of River View High School, and a 1980...

Oct 25, 2018

WARSAW – Mary Ann (Daliere) Williamson, 75, of Warsaw, died Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Altercare in Coshocton.

She was born March 9, 1943 in Coshocton to the late Clifford L. and Anna (Fox) Daliere.

Mary Ann was a 1961 graduate of Warsaw High School, was employed at the First Knox National Bank in Mount...

Oct 21, 2018

Howard – Theodoshia “Tessie” F. Boyles, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

She was born in Virginia on October 16, 1942. She married James A. Boyles on January 28, 1960. He preceded her in death on July 7, 2012. She was also preceded in death by her...

Oct 20, 2018

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL- Robert Lee “Bob” Thompson, 79,  passed away Saturday, October 20th, 2018.

He was born November 27th, 1938 in The Plains, Ohio to the late Melvin and Lena Margaret (Powell) Thompson. Bob was a 1956  graduate of West Lafayette High School. He was a proud veteran and served in the United States Air Force...

Oct 20, 2018

Glendale, AZ – Lenora May Green, 74, of Glendale and formerly of Warsaw, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at her home.

She was born Dec. 22, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles Henry and Grethel Floda (Harper) Burris.

She enjoyed writing poetry and ran a print shop with her family in Glendale.

Oct 7, 2018

WARSAW- Thomas Wayne Helmick, 53, of 18456 CR 54, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at his home.

He was born June 22, 1965 in Coshocton to the late Charles D. Helmick, Sr. and Alice I. (Degarmo) Helmick Culver. He was a 1983 graduate of River View High School, and attended the auto body program at the...

Oct 6, 2018

HANOVER- Thomas Frank “Tom” Thompson, 63, passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at his residence.

He was born November 16, 1954 in Coshocton to the late Melvin and Lena Margaret (Powell) Thompson. He was a 1972 graduate of Ridgewood High School, and was the Sales Manager and Sports Director for WTNS radio, having started at the age...

Oct 6, 2018

HOWARD- Barbara Jean (Lauderbaugh) Tollison, 79, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at her residence.

She was born April 27, 1939 in Mt. Vernon to the late Hilas and Pauline (Cline) Lauderbaugh. She was a 1957 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, and worked as a clerk at the former Conley’s department store. She enjoyed vacationing with her...

Oct 4, 2018

WARSAW- Randy Dale McFarland, 59, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018.

He was born March 22, 1959 in Mt. Vernon to the late James F. and Margie (Fry) McFarland. He was a 1977 graduate of River View High School, and was very proud of his time as a Jefferson Twp. Trustee. He enjoyed spending time with...

Oct 4, 2018

WARSAW- L. David “Dave” Rich, 70, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville.

He was born Sept. 20, 1948 in Zanesville to the late Leslie Samuel and Freda (Wolford) Rich. He was a 1966 graduate of River View High School, and he served in the US Army 101st Airborne. After his...

Sep 25, 2018

MT. VERNON - David B. Patton formerly of Howard, Ohio passed away on September 25, 2018 with his wife Lorna at his side.

David was born April 7, 1935 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. David received his Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology from Pennsylvania State University, a Master’s degree of Science from the University of Washington and a Master’s...

Sep 19, 2018

BRINKHAVEN- Ralph Andrew Ferry, 69, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

He was born Sept. 13, 1949 in Mt. Vernon to Ralph B. and Ann H. (Eder) Ferry. He was a 1967 graduate of Danville High School, and he served in the United States Navy. He was a hardwood lumber inspector...

Sep 18, 2018

MT. VERNON- Ervin Loraine Akins, 90, formerly of Wisconsin and Colorado, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 at The Laurels of Mt. Vernon.

He was born March 26, 1928 in Warsaw to the late Mark W. and Lulu Irene (Tish) Akins. He was a 1946 graduate of Millersburg High School, and a veteran of the Army Air Corp...

Sep 18, 2018

Mount Vernon – Robert R. Ferenbaugh, 87, formerly of Danville and Chillicothe, passed following an extended illness on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 with his family and staff by his side at Mt. Vernon Health and Rehabilitation.

He was born at home in Knox County on August 25, 1931 to Glenn D. and Ferol M. (Payne) Ferenbaugh. Bob...

Sep 16, 2018

COSHOCTON- David Lee DeMoss, 71, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at the Cohocton Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 18, 1947 in Coshocton to the late Ralph and Betty (Lee) DeMoss. He was as 1966 graduate of River View High School, and worked several years for Caterpillar. He enjoyed completing puzzles, playing Bingo and playing cards,...

Sep 13, 2018

COSHOCTON - Helen Agnes Williams Guy passed away peacefully at home Sept. 13, 2018.  She was 99 years old. Born in Walhonding, OH on April 5, 1919, she was the first child and only daughter of George Jackson "Jack" and Zelma Holice (Elder) Williams.  As a child she lived in Columbus, Coshocton, and later at the Orchard Heights property...