Obituaries

Jan 6, 2017

Danville – Jacob J. Yoder, 55, died Friday, January 6, 2017 at his residence following a 3 year battle with cancer.

He was born in Orrville on May 18, 1961 to Jonas A. and Saloma (Mast) Yoder. He married Ada R. (Miller) Yoder on February 2 of 1982. She survives. He was a wood worker...

Jan 5, 2017

COSHOCTON- John Russell Cannon, 54, of Main St., died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 at his residence.

He was born Feb. 18, 1962 in Zanesville to Sally A. (Lawler) Cannon and John Wesley Cannon. He was a NASCAR fan, and he enjoyed football and fishing. He was a very kind-hearted man, and he loved spending time...

Jan 4, 2017

Howard – Bishop Alvin Troyer, 54, of 29591 Brush Run Rd., died suddenly of a heart attack on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

He was born August 26, 1962 to Andrew D. and Clara J. (Yoder) Troyer. He married Mary L. Hershberger on May 24, 1983. He was a member of the Old Order Amish.

Jan 3, 2017

COSHOCTON- Harlan Elmer “Mannie” Phillips, 89, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Walnut Grove Health & Rehabilitation in Coshocton, where he was a resident.

He was born Jan. 11, 1927 in Tiverton to the late Joseph Edward and Iva Mae (Cly) Phillips. He served as a Sargent in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946 in the...

Jan 2, 2017

COSHOCTON- Rosella Davis, 98, formerly of Warsaw, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 at Coshocton Springs Health & Rehabilitation, where she was a resident. She was born Oct. 10, 1918 in Blue Rock, OH to the late William and Cora (Dearstine) Leddy. She married Isaac Franklin “Frank” Davis on Feb....

Jan 2, 2017

WALHONDING- Jeannette Irene (Lowery) Lonsinger, 84, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 at her residence.

She was born May 16, 1932 in Coshocton to the late George Kenneth and Elva B. (Lewis) Lowery. She was a 1950 graduate of Coshocton High School. On Aug. 2, 1961 she married James C. Lonsinger, who preceded her in death...

Dec 30, 2016

COSHOCTON – Wanda Faye Johnson, 84, died Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Fairfield Medical Center.

She was born July 22, 1932 in Coshocton County to the late Lewis and Twila (Maston) Lee. She graduated from Union High School in 1950. On August 2, 1953 she married Kenneth J. Johnson, who preceded her in death...

Dec 28, 2016

WALHONDING- Tracy Renee Wright, 45, of SR 541, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 at Coshocton Regional Medical Center.

She was born Aug. 30, 1971 in Coshocton to Gary Wright and Marion (Madison) Middaugh. She attended Coshocton High School, and graduated from River View High School in 1988. She loved being a grandmother, and will be...

Dec 27, 2016

Utica – Robert H. Curtis, 66, died on Tuesday December 27, 2016 at the Knox Community Hospital.

He was born in Webster Springs, WV on May 31, 1950 to Kenney H. and Raine Irene (Cowger) Curtis. They both preceded him in death along with a son, Robert L. Curtis, a sister, Rose Curtis, and his...

Dec 24, 2016

DAYTON- Grover Arnold Jr., 98, joined his heavenly family on December 24, 2016. He was born in Coshocton County on August 18, 1918 to Grover and Ethel Arnold, he worked the family farm, sold chickens, and delivered 7-Up, but most of his life was a truck driver. He enjoyed planting a garden, mowing the grass,...

Dec 21, 2016

WARSAW – Nancy J. McFarland, 73, of E. Main St., died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

She was born Nov. 10, 1943 in Tioga, WV to the late Clifford “Buck” and Estella (Hammons) Hopkins. She married James E. “Mac” McFarland on Feb. 29, 1980; who preceded her in death on June...

Dec 16, 2016

Myrtle Beach, SC – Harvey D. DeVore, Sr., 77, of Greenwich Ohio, died Friday December 16, 2016 at the Grand Strand Hospital.

He was born in Knox County on July 9, 1939 to Ralph and May (Sapp) DeVore, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his wife, Wanda DeVore, a daughter,...

Dec 13, 2016

Danville – Lloyd T. Martin, 81, passed away on Tuesday December 13, 2016 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

He was born in Holmes County on January 18, 1935 to Henry and Ada Martin. On September 30, 1956, he married Dolly M. Sowards, who preceded him in death on November 19, 2009. He was also preceded...

Dec 13, 2016

WARSAW- Glen Flexter, 79, of Warsaw passed away on Dec. 13, 2016.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children Keith, and Kellye (Kenny); grandchildren Luke, Laila, and Raymond (Sol); a brother, Gene (Dolores); as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester & Beulah; a...

Dec 12, 2016

COSHOCTON - Judith Allen Corwin, 76, of Coshocton died Monday, December 12, 2016 at her residence. She was born Dec. 8, 1940 in Prospect, Ohio to the late Frederick Allen and Doris Lucille (Penry) Cameron. Judy was a floral designer and loved everything about her flowers. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and attended Sheppard's Christian...

Dec 10, 2016

COSHOCTON - Ruth E. (Reed) Patterson, 88, of Coshocton died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at the Coshocton Springs Health & Rehab Center. She was born June 23, 1928 in Clark Township, Coshocton County to the late Ervy E. and C. Olive (Fox) Reed. She was a 1947 graduate of Clark High School. She worked at the former Newberry's and...

Dec 8, 2016

DANVILLE – Nancy Ann Hamm, 83, of Danville died Thursday, December 08, 2016 at her residence.

She was born September 23, 1933 in Danville to the late Joseph Levi and Donna Elizabeth (Emerick) Colopy.

Nancy was a 1951 graduate of Danville High School. She worked for 33 years at the Mount Vernon Developmental...

Dec 8, 2016

WARSAW – Elva Booth, 94, of Warsaw, died Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Signature Healthcare of Coshocton. She was born March 7, 1922 in Logan, Utah to the late Walter Avon and Clara (Smith) Winger. She worked for the A & P Store and Edmonts in Coshocton. She served as a foster grandparent at Head Start for over 20...

Dec 6, 2016

HOWARD- Laura J. Hershberger, 25, of 28670 New Castle Rd., died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at Akron Children’s Hospital of cystic fibrosis. She was born March 30, 1991 in Mt. Eaton to Jonas R. and Anna L. Hershberger. She is a member of the Old Order Amish Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by...

Dec 6, 2016

 HEATH- Grayson Dane Gard, born on Nov. 16th to Jason and Darcie (Shryock) Gard, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

A private graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Zanesville. The Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw is handling arrangements. www.fischerfuneralhome.com Memorial donations may be made at https://www.gofundme.com/grayson-is-my-champ ;...