Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Perry County, OH and surrounding areas
Billy Joe Colbert
Jan 21, 2025
Billy Joe Colbert, 91, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away in the morning hours of Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born January 1, 1934 to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Walsh) Colbert. Billy lived a life marked with service, love, and deep commitment to his family and community. Billy proudly served in the United States...
David Eugene Desguin
Jan 17, 2025
David E. Desguin, 80, of Roseville, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home with his darling wife by his side.
He was born on February 7, 1944, in Morgantown WV, to his parents, the late Paul Eugene and Lillian Velma (Crowner) Desguin.
Following his graduation from high school, David joined the United States...
Howard Jeff Ball
Jan 15, 2025
Howard Jeff Ball, 63, of McConnelsville Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. Born on June 12th, 1961, to the late Russell and Wanda (Rutter) Ball. Howard devoted his life to his family and the great outdoors.
Howard spent over 25 working years as a water blaster for MPW and as a road-man...
Marlin Paul Wilson, Sr.
Jan 7, 2025
Marlin Paul Wilson, Sr., 76, of Crooksville Ohio, passed away peacefully with family at his bedside on Tuesday January 7, 2025. Born on February 3, 1948, in Zanesville, to the late Walter and Margaret (Christman) Wilson, Marlin spent his life dedicated to his family and his community in Crooksville, where he made a home filled with love and laughter.
He was...
Virginia Rose Clark
Dec 16, 2024
Virginia Rose Clark, 97, of Crooksville, formerly of Arcanum, died in the early morning hours of Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Oaks at Northpoint.
She was born on December 1, 1927, one of twelve children to the late John and Bertha (Bender) Bennett.
Virginia was a fiercely independent person; she enjoyed being able to live and take care of her own...
Christopher Lee McConaha
Dec 4, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Lee McConaha, who left this world on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the age of 58. Born on June 4, 1966, to the late, Carl and Jean Ann (Albright) McConaha, Chris was a devoted fiancé, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who poured love into every aspect of...
Paul Edward Thomas
Nov 28, 2024
Paul Edward Thomas, 73, of Crooksville died peacefully in the evening hours of Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Genesis Morrison House following a battle with cancer.
He was born on December 28, 1950, in Jasonville, Indiana to his parents, the late Paul and Betty (Mastelier) Thomas.
Paul spent most of his life as a working man, having spent more than 20 years...
Rebecca Ellen Swiney
Nov 26, 2024
Rebecca Ellen Swiney, 69, of New Lexington, Ohio passed away at 7:30 AM, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 in Junction City surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 8, 1955 in Massillon, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Donna (nee: Schroeder) Killian, Sr. Rebecca held many jobs during her working life, her most frequent job was managing convenient...
Timothy Eugene Moore
Nov 23, 2024
Timothy Eugene Moore, 78, of Crooksville, Ohio passed from this life to his Eternal Life at 10:52 AM, Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Kobacker House Hospice in Columbus with his beloved family by his side.
He was born Friday, October 11, 1946, in Zanesville, the son of the late William Moore and Emily (nee: Smith) Moore Agin.
Tim was a member of...
William C. Grannon
Nov 22, 2024
William Clarence Grannon, a beloved member of the Crooksville community, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the age of 83. Born in Crooksville, Ohio, to the late Clarence and Garnett (Hensley) Grannon, on June 23, 1941. Throughout his life, Bill found joy in the simple pleasures - from his passion for racoon, squirrel, and turtle hunting to...
Patricia Louise Colbert
Nov 17, 2024
Patricia Louise Colbert, 88, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side.
Pat was born Monday, August 3, 1936 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late John and Bessie Mildred (nee: McGee) Redman.
On November 12, 1955, she married her beloved husband, Billy, who was the love of her life and they made their home...
Carol Ruth Heigley
Nov 14, 2024
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Called his loyal and faithful servant, Carol Ruth Heigley, into his loving arms on November 14, 2024. Carol was born on November 17, 1939 to her parents William F. Hahn and Virgina (Hern) Hahn in Bucyrus, Ohio. She attended Holmes Liberty Schools and graduated from Holmes Liberty High School in 1957. Carol later graduated...
Patty Jean Neff
Nov 3, 2024
Patricia Jean Neff, 69, of Crooksville peacefully died in the morning hours of Sunday, November 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Patty was born one of six children on March 20, 1955, in Columbus to the late, Launful “Fuzzy” and Betty (Kirk) Salyer.
Patty spent most of her working life as a proud STNA, caring for patients and...
Richard Del McCormick
Nov 2, 2024
Richard Del McCormick, 59, of Sunbury died suddenly in the evening hours of Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room in Zanesville.
He was born one of four children, three sons and one daughter on August 3, 1965, in Zanesville, to his parents, Delmer and Betty (Ott) McCormick.
Rich served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He...
Mary M. Sparks
Nov 1, 2024
Mary M. Sparks, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the age of 87.
She will be dearly missed by her children, Cheryl (Tom) Hitchcock, Tina (John) Loomis, James (Renee) Sparks, and Chris (Kellie) Sparks; her many grandchildren, Angie (Brian) Watts, Lisa (Rick) Fulkerson, Kristi (Chad) Smith, Kellie (Joe) Wolfe, Mary Ann...
Clayton E. Abrams
Oct 31, 2024
Clayton E. Abrams, 67, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away on October 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 17, 1957, in Cambridge, Ohio, Clayton was a proud husband to Melissa (King) Bauman, a devoted father to Sarah Abrams and Taylor King. He is also survived by his brothers Leonard Jr., Stephen, Robert, and Jeffery...
Beverly Sue Ferguson
Oct 30, 2024
Beverly Sue Ferguson, 86, of New Lexington, peacefully died in the late-night hours of Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the New Lexington Care and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on March 28, 1938, one of seven children to the late Harry and Evelyn (Duncan) Ferguson.
Sue was an incredibly delightful, spirited and joyful soul, always having a smile on her face and...
Lorraine I. Church
Oct 16, 2024
Lorraine I. Church, 84, of Rose Farm, died in the morning hours of Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Genesis Hospital following a sudden illness.
She was born the only daughter on March 26, 1940, to the late, Frank and Betty (Lindimore) Dalrymple.
Lorraine spent over 20 years as a secretary for the Bob Dodd Law Firm in New Lexington, from which she...
Ella Jean Ebert
Oct 7, 2024
Ella Jean Ebert, 82, of Crooksville, died in the evening of Monday, October 7, 2024, following injuries sustained from a roadside accident near her home.
Jean was born one of seven children on August 23, 1942, to the late Harold and Opal (Beall) Bonifield.
Jean was an incredibly hard worker, she spent many years as a machinist for Rockwell Industries, an employee...
Charles J. Pitcock
Oct 5, 2024
Charles J. Pitcock, 95, of Crooksville peacefully died in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Genesis Hospice Morrison House.
He was born, one of seven children on June 20, 1929, in Crooksville, to the late Charles and Mildred (Molihan) Pitcock.
Chuck was drafted into the United States Army in December 1951 where he spent his tour driving...
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