Obituaries

Mar 20, 2018

Mount Vernon - Theresa E. Durbin, 88, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the Whispering Hills Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clement P. and Thecla E. (Fritz) Durbin; siblings Agnes (Alfred) Harlett, Alphonsus (Dorothy), George, Paul, Rita, Rev. Clement B., Mary (Leonard) Blubaugh; brother-in-law, John Miller. Theresa is survived by...

Mar 19, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE- Irma V. (Foaker) Ankrum, 93, died Monday, March 19, 2018 at Signature Healthcare in Coshocton.

She was born the youngest of ten children on Dec. 15, 1924 in Salesville, OH to the late Aultman and Alma (Britton) Foraker.  She was a lifelong member of the Eastern Star.  She loved crafts especially painting and woodworking.  She...

Mar 18, 2018

COSHOCTON - Toby Tyler Mahan, 51, of Coshocton died Sunday, March 18 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 21, 1966 in Coshocton to Patrick Jr. and Mary (Simmons) Mahan. He was an avid Nascar fan, and loved the Green Bay Packers and monster trucks, with Gravedigger being his favorite.

He is...

Mar 16, 2018

Brinkhaven – Myrtle Hammons, 85, passed away on Friday March 16, 2018 at the Joel Pomerene Memorial Hospital in Millersburg.

She was born on December 16, 1932 to David and Rosetta (Howard) Logston. She married Arden Hammons, who preceded her in death along with their son, Jesse James Hammons, her brother, and three sisters.

She...

Mar 13, 2018

MT- VERNON- Nancy Carol Layman, 76, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, Tuesday, March 13, 2018.

Nancy was born in Akron, Ohio, on October 18, 1941, to the late Clyde and Nina (Creighton) Jones. She graduated from Conesville High School in 1960. Nancy worked at Edmont Glove Factory, Cal-Gas,...

Mar 9, 2018

COSHOCTON- Della Marie Masters-Palmer, 62, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at her residence.

She was born Dec. 25, 1955 in Martins Ferry to the late James “Pap” Albert Masters and Florence (Lightner) Masters. She was a graduate of Coshocton High School. She volunteered at various churches over the years. She was an outstanding single mother and...

Mar 8, 2018

Danville – John “Ben” Hissong, 65, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at his residence while surrounded by his four daughters and family nearby on Thursday, March 8, 2018.

He was born in Mount Vernon on September 27, 1952 to Margie Louise (Bryan) and David Hissong, Sr. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1972-1976,...

Mar 4, 2018

COSHOCTON - June Elizabeth (Funk) Cullison passed away peacefully at Windsorwood Place where she resided the past two years. She was 96 years young.

Born near West Carlisle in Perry Township on June 4, 1921 she was the fourth child of Earl B. and Nell (Huff) Funk. Both parents preceded her in death as did two brothers...

Feb 28, 2018

Holmesville – Shirley Lucille Cooper, 81, passed away Wednesday February 28, 2018 at the Holmes County Home.

She was born March 29, 1936 to Chester and Florence (Englehardt) Cooper, who preceded her in death along with her sister and brother-in-law; Alice Jo-An and Larry Beard. Shirley enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, games, and spending time with her friends and...

Feb 26, 2018

COSHOCTON- Mary Ann (Hill) Elliott Seith, 90, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 at her residence.

She was born March 30, 1927 in Mansfield to the late Walter L.R. and Emma Marie (Autret) Hill. She was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church in Elyria, and an associate member of the Vermilion Evangelical & Reformed Church. Her...

Feb 21, 2018

HOWARD- Robert Francis Remen, 83, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at The Laurels in Mount Vernon.

He was born Jan. 12, 1935 in Cleveland to the late Prokop Frank and O’tillia (Suchma) Remen. He was a 1952 graduate of Mantua High School, and served in the US Army from 1957-1959. He married Eleanor F. (Fejes) Remen on...

Feb 21, 2018

BRINKHAVEN- Edna Miller, 68, of 32149 TR 352, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at her residence.

She was born June 4, 1949 in Holmes Co. to the late Henry E. and Katie (Hershberger) Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish.

She is survived by her husband, Clarence M. Miller of Brinkhaven, whom...

Feb 15, 2018

HOWARD- Malinda M. (Mast) Yoder, 94, of 7691 Flack Rd., died Thursday, February 15, 2018 at her home.

She was born Aug. 25, 1923 in Holmes Co. to the late Mose J. and Sarah N. (Miller) Mast. She married Emanuel E. “Mony” Yoder on Nov. 25, 1943, who preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 2006. She...

Feb 14, 2018

DANVILLE - Martha Caroline Staats, 95, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at her home.

She was born Jan. 7, 1923 in Greer to the late Eldon and Floy Greer. On April 14, 1943 she was married to the late Ned E. Staats, who preceded her in death on July 2, 2006.

Martha was...

Feb 10, 2018

OCALA, FL- Dale R. Sutton, 96, went to heaven on February 10, 2018. He was born on August 25, 1921 in Valencia, PA.

After graduating from the Ohio State University in 1943, he served in World War II as a USN Officer on an LST in the Pacific. He then had a career as a Special Agent...

Feb 8, 2018

Danville – Ruth Ann Woods, 82, passed away Thursday February 8, 2018 at the Whispering Hills Care Center following a long illness.

Born May 9, 1935, she was the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy (Engelhardt) Brown. Throughout her life, Ruth Ann was employed at many various positions, most notably as church secretary at the Danville Church of...

Feb 3, 2018

COSHOCTON – Crystal Wright Guinther, 76, of Coshocton died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

She was born Feb. 20, 1941 in Coshocton to the late Avery Jack and Dollie (Wright) McCoy.

Crystal was a 1959 graduate of Warsaw High School.  She worked as a personal secretary at Pretty Products...

Jan 28, 2018

WALHONDING- Dorothy Eileen (Booth) Richard, 89, died Sunday, January 28, 2018 at her residence.

She was born June 7, 1928 in Licking Co. to the late William and Anna (Moran) Booth.  She was a bus driver for River View Local School District for 33 years, and a homemaker. She was a wonderful cook, and was known for...

Jan 27, 2018

Danville – Clifford “Gene” Body, 70, passed away Saturday January 27, 2018 at The Laurels of Mount Vernon.

He was born on May 18, 1947 to Clifford D. and Norma May (Miller) Body. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Korea.

He is survived by his aunt, Joyce Morris, and his uncle, Ken...

Jan 22, 2018

Danville – The Golden Gates gained another special person Monday morning when Margarete (Gradl) Wise passed away at Majora Lane in Millersburg.

She was born in Wernberg Germany on August 16, 1925. Margarete and her siblings Michael Messer, Barbara  Gradl Blick (Bette), Wolfgang Gradl (Wolf), Magdalena Gradl (Lani), Johanna Gradl Beyl (Honni), Marie Gradl Hildenbrant (Mary), Georg...