Obituaries

Feb 20, 2016

CONESVILLE- Anna "Jeannie" Eaches, 72, died Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Coshocton Springs Care Center.

She was born October 21, 1943 in Orange to the late James and Thelma (Gardner) Barker. She was a department manager and sales associate for Wal-Mart before her retirement.

In keeping with Jeannie’s wishes, there will be no...

Feb 20, 2016

OLD TOWN, FL- Forrest J. Parsons, Sr., 87, died Feb. 20, 2016. He was born Jan. 17, 1929 in to the late Forrest P. and Esther (Crawford) Parsons. He married Phyllis Jean (Baker) Parsons on Nov. 5, 1946. She preceded him in death on Nov. 9, 2004. He is survived by a daughter, Jo Ellen Good; a son, Forrest...

Feb 20, 2016

Coshocton - Jacki R. Carroll, 40, passed away at home on Saturday, February 20th, 2016.

Jacki was born in Coshocton, Ohio on May 6th, 1975 to Michael Carroll and the late Debra (Hittle) Carroll. She attended River View High School.

She is survived by sons; Kevin Dean and Austin (Ashley) Ross of Coshocton,...

Feb 18, 2016

COSHOCTON- Mary Lou Dovenbarger, 77, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at Coshocton Co. Memorial Hospital.

She was born Dec. 8, 1938 in Coshocton Co. to the late Lewis E. and Eunice Irene (Hawthorne) Allen. She was a 1956 graduate of Warsaw High School, and received her Master’s degree in education. She taught First Grade at...

Feb 17, 2016

ZANESVILLE- Martha M. (Ward) Arnold, 97, stepped over the threshold into eternity on February 17, 2016 with her family by her side.

Born in Coshocton County on May 14, 1918 to the late Fred and Eva (Chrislip) Ward, she was a homemaker after her son was born. A meticulous housekeeper, she enjoyed sewing, cooking, and...

Feb 12, 2016

Gambier – Suzanne "Suzie" Kay Metcalf, 50, died Friday February 12, 2016.

She was born in Mount Vernon on August 4, 1965 to Helen (O’Donnell) and Robert J. Sapp. She was a member of the St. Luke Catholic Church in Danville, and helped people as a care giver with New Hope Industries.

She...

Feb 7, 2016

WARSAW- S. Woodrow "Woody" Wilson, 76, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at Signature Healthcare in Coshocton.

He was born Nov. 5, 1939 in Coshocton Co. to the late Raymond Wilson and Olive (Matheny) Wilson Stockman. He was a 1957 graduate of Warsaw High School, and he retired from Pretty Products after nearly 25 years of service. He...

Feb 6, 2016

Glenmont – Barbara S. Williams, 68, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016 in the Knox Community Hospital ER.

She was born March 12, 1947 in Lodi to William Olie and Joan (Wertenberger) Dunagan. On September 17, 1966, she married Ray Williams. She was a member of the Greer Wesleyan Church.

She is...

Feb 6, 2016

COSHOCTON- Donald Eugene Stingel, 83, of S. 5th St., died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at Coshocton Co. Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 26, 1932 in Chili to the late Chester Clyde and Helen Luella (Lower) Stingel. He worked for many years at the former Apache Aggregate in Coshocton. He was an avid hunter, fisherman,...

Feb 2, 2016

UTICA- John Maurice Byers, 84, of Martinsburg Rd., died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 at Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation Center in Newark.

He was born Sept. 18, 1931 in Columbus to the late John Stanley and Maude Belle (Sparks) Byers. He worked for Continental Can in Columbus for thirty-three years, and later for the Mt....

Feb 1, 2016

Tucson, AZ- Richard E. Dusthimer, 69, left this life Feb. 1, 2016 at the Banner University Medical Center following seven weeks in the Tucson Veterans Hospital.

He was born Feb. 1, 1947 in Newark City Hospital, son of Robert and Wroena (Hinds) Dusthimer. The family moved to Danville in July 1953. Richard attended Danville Schools,...

Feb 1, 2016

DANVILLE-Juanita “Jeannie” L. Samples, 81, went home to be with her Lord and savior Monday, February 1, 2016. She was born March 13, 1934 in West Virginia. On December 26, 1957, she married William C. Samples, Sr., who preceded her in death on December 10, 2001. Jeannie was a member of the Danville Grace Brethren Church where she was...

Jan 23, 2016

COSHOCTON- Olive Marie (Preston) Bender, 93, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at the Walnut Grove Health & Rehabilitation Center, where she was a resident.

She was born Jan. 8, 1923 in Coshocton Co. to the late Walter and Daisy (Morton) Preston. She married John R. Bender on April 26, 1947, who preceded her in death...

Jan 16, 2016

HOWARD- Mattie P. (Yoder) Swartzentruber, 88, of New Castle Rd., died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at her residence.

She was born May 25, 1927 in Beach City to the late Peter D. and Annie J. (Hershberger) Yoder. She married Peter A. Swartzentruber on March 20, 1952, who preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1956....

Jan 14, 2016

Danville – Lowell J. Richert, 68, passed away suddenly Thursday January 14, 2016 at his residence.

He was born April 18, 1947 in Mount Vernon to Gail F. and Eleanor E. (Jackson) Richert. He married Shirli Hively, and operated a dairy farm for 25 years, and drove for Richert Trucking for nearly 30. Lowell loved...

Jan 12, 2016

WARSAW- Nickolas Anthony Fortune, 32, of TR 33, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 at his residence.

He was born Nov. 20, 1983 in Wooster to Michele (Arnold) and Scott A. Fortune. He was a 2002 graduate of the Coshocton Christian Tabernacle, and worked for DK Manufacturing. He enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola antiques, cars, and was his...

Jan 10, 2016

COSHOCTON- Pearl Lula (Carpenter) Infield, 96, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 at Windsorwood Place, where she was a resident.

She was born May 5, 1919 in West Lafayette to the late Charles C. and Rebecca Jennie (Daniels) Carpenter. She married Clifford F. Infield on Jan. 4, 1939, who preceded her in death on Nov. 7,...

Jan 5, 2016

Canton - Yvonne M. Orlando, 45, passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday January 5, 2016. She was born in Columbus on January 2, 1971 to Eugene and Delaine (Lowe) Freeman. She graduated from Akron University and was a certified State Tested Nursing Assistant. She was a loving daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, and wife. A graveside funeral service...

Jan 1, 2016

MILLERSBURG- Helen Jane (Mizer) VanKannel, 100, formerly of Blissfield, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016 at the Majora Lane Care Center, where she was a resident.

She was born Aug. 13, 1915 in Barberton to the late Lloyd and Mina (Mullet) Mizer. She married H. Kenneth VanKannel on Dec....

Dec 30, 2015

KILLBUCK- Sarah Sue (Sampsel) Carpenter, 74, went to be with all her loved ones in Heaven on Dec. 30, 2015.

She was born Aug. 29, 1941 in Layland to the late Paul W. and Mary J. (Miller) Sampsel. She was loved deeply by all of her loved ones. She loved her family, playing cards, Bingo,...