Obituaries

Aug 8, 2017

Danville – Richard D. “Dick” Colopy, 87, passed away on Tuesday August 8, 2017 at the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mount Vernon.

He was born in Danville on August 16, 1929 to the late Donald and Florence (Blanchard) Colopy, and was a lifetime resident of Knox County. He served in the Army as a...

Aug 8, 2017

COSHOCTON- Mary R. Waybright, a resident of Coshocton Springs Health and Rehab Center, formerly of Warsaw, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017 after a 30 year battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Mary was born on January 29, 1931 in Hightown, VA to the late Aurther and Grace Rexrode.

She was a graduate of Blue Grass...

Aug 7, 2017

FRESNO- Chris Kenneth Dreher, 64, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 at his residence.

He was born April 18, 1953 in Coshocton to Brice Dreher, Jr. and Bernice (Patterson) Dreher.  He was a 1971 graduate of River View High School, and worked as an electrician at AK Steel until his retirement in 2009.  He enjoyed boating,...

Aug 7, 2017

COSHOCTON- Vivian Carole Murray, 73, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 at her residence.

She was born Feb. 1, 1944 in Coshocton to the late Fred and Lillian V. (Dobson) Murray.  She was a 1962 graduate of Coshocton High School, and received a business certificate from Columbus Business University.  She worked for Huntington Bank...

Aug 5, 2017

Danville – Sandra “Sandy” Hood, 60, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Country Club in Mount Vernon.

She was born October 1, 1956 to Leland and Pauline (Bowman) Conner. She married Greg Hood on June 21, 1975. She was a former Scout leader, and a dedicated wife of a 21 year police...

Aug 5, 2017

COSHOCTON- Helen Marjorie (Lint) McCoy, 97, died Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Coshocton Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she was a resident.

H. Marjorie was the only child of the late Charles Elmer and Ada Lucinda (Olinger) Lint, born Aug. 28, 1919 in Chili.  She married Arthur William McCoy...

Aug 2, 2017

Danville – Mary Maxine Huffman, 78, passed away at home Wednesday, August 02, 2017 surrounded by family.

She was born August 27, 1938 in Mount Vernon to John G. and Lena U. (Ulrey) Cunningham. On October 15, 1957 she married John Robert Huffman. She was a member of the Ohio Eastern Star Glenwood...

Jul 31, 2017

COSHOCTON – William G. Collins, 92, of Coshocton died Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 15, 1924 in Coshocton to the late William G. and Pauline Adele (Brightwell) Collins.

Bill was a 1942 graduate of Coshocton High School and attended Ohio University in...

Jul 30, 2017

Mount Vernon – Debra Custer, 55, died Sunday July 30, 2017 at Country Club.

Debbie was born April 21, 1962. She was the daughter of Howard Paul and Gracie Ellen (Steele) Stringer, who both preceded her in death along with her husband, Kent Custer.

She is survived by her children; Shawn, Renee, and...

Jul 27, 2017

MT. VERNON- Glen Edward Price, 58, walked with the Lord into the loving arms of his wife, Rebecca, after passing away at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

He was born Aug. 20, 1958 in Mt. Vernon to James D. and Mary Ellen (Severns) Price.  He was a 1977 graduate of Wynford High School,...

Jul 27, 2017

Danville - Joyce Ann (Krier) Hawk, 71, passed away at 8:30pm Thursday evening July 27, 2017 surrounded by her loving family after a 2 year battle with ALS.

Joyce was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend to many.  Her joyful spirit, strong faith in God and love for others was a gift to...

Jul 26, 2017

Danville – Rita E. Workman, 82, passed away on Wednesday July 26, 2017 at Middleton Senior Living in Granville, Ohio surrounded by family.

Rita was the middle daughter born on November 14, 1934 in the Vipes Region of Latvia in the household of the late Paul and Erimine Anna (Spolans) Elksnis. She lived on her...

Jul 26, 2017

MILLERSBURG- John L. Lowe, 89, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family and his loyal companion, “Rowdy”.

He was born at home on the Lowe Farm in Millcreek Twp., Coshocton Co., on Oct. 16, 1927 to the late Sanford L. and Minnie Myrtle (Kaser) Lowe.  He attended...

Jul 26, 2017

COSHOCTON – Mary Emma McCune, 87, a resident of Signature Healthcare died Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the care center.

She was born Feb. 12, 1930 in Chesterhill, Ohio to the late Earl and Frances (Woolman) Kille.

She was a beautician and operated her own beauty shop for many years.  She...

Jul 24, 2017

Warsaw  - Carol L. Giauque, 72, died Monday, July 24, 2017 at Signature HealthCARE in Coshocton.

She was born August 19, 1944 to Raymond L. and Dollie Edith (Moerch) Giauque, who both preceded her in death. She was a retired cook at Pilgrim Hills and a lifetime member of the Tiverton Grange.

She...

Jul 23, 2017

LAYLAND- Carolyn Kaye Coakley, 68, passed away suddenly at her home in Layland on Sunday, July 23, 2017.

Kaye was born April 11, 1949 in Millersburg to Max and Roma (Teeling) Reed.  She graduated from West Holmes High School in 1967.  She married Stanton Coakley on Sept. 14, 1968 in Palo Pinto, TX.  Stan was...

Jul 10, 2017

WARSAW- Eugene Maynard McFadden, 50, died Monday, July 10, 2017 as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born Aug. 1, 1966 in Marlington, WV to the late Arnel and Cora (Galford) McFadden.  He was a 1985 graduate of River View High School, and was an employee of the Holmes Cheese Co. in Millersburg...

Jul 6, 2017

COSHOCTON- Vondal Jean Tuttle, 74, died Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center.

She was born Sept. 8, 1942 in Kite, KY to the late Mack and Zelda (Hall) Tuttle.  She was a graduate of Wayland High School.

Vondal enjoyed gardening but most of all she simply loved...

Jul 5, 2017

PLAIN CITY– Paul D. Fortune, 83, died Wednesday July 5, 2017 at Madison Health in London.

He was born November 4, 1933 in Layland to Harold C. and Beulah E. (Sampsel) Fortune. He served in the U.S Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1955, worked for Ranco Inc. for 38...

Jul 2, 2017

Marian R. Warner

WEST CHESTER – Marian Ruth Warner, 91, of West Chester died Sunday, July 02, 2017 at her residence.

She was born Feb. 11, 1926 in New Castle Twp., Coshocton County to the late John Sanford and Zella Pearl (Hays) Shuy.

She was a homemaker and...