Obituaries

Oct 10, 2020

Linda Lou Nelson, 73, of Crooksville, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Genesis Hospital with her beloved family at her side.

Linda was born on December 7, 1946 to Erma Bobb (nee: Sharkey). She grew up in the Morgan County countryside with her grandparents, Laura and Charles Sharkey, along with her aunt Marilyn who was as...

Oct 10, 2020

Corabelle Savage, 91, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 6:59 AM, Saturday, October 10, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 22, 1929 in McLuney, the daughter of the late Charles and Cora A. (nee: Kinney) Chevalier.

Cora was a homemaker, raising her twelve children and six of her grandchildren,...

Oct 8, 2020

Avalyn Murphy, 83, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 7:45 PM, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville following a long-time battle with dementia.

She was born July 20, 1937 in Zanesville to her late mother, Donna Young Aichele and her father, Richard Aichele.

Avalyn was an enormously proud Mother who was...

Oct 5, 2020

John Joseph ‘Jack’ Tokie, 84, of Corning, Ohio died at 4:16 PM, Monday, October 5, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville following an extended illness.

He was born March 27, 1936 at Turkey Run in Perry County, Ohio, the son of the late Frank and Grace (nee: Toth) Tokie.

Jack spent many years working as...

Sep 17, 2020

Jerry W. Wayne, 78, of Crooksville, Ohio (Rosefarm) died at 6:45 PM, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House.

He was born December 12, 1941 in Rosefarm, the son of the late Robert Henry and Lena Belle (nee: Barker) Wayne.

Jerry worked for 23 years at Ohio Ferro-Alloy Processing Plant in Philo prior...

Aug 26, 2020

Ronald Eugene Rosser, 90, of Roseville, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his daughter’s residence in Bumpus Mills, Tennessee.

He was born in Columbus, OH on Thursday, October 24, 1929, the eldest son of John Milton and Edith Marie (nee: Riffle) Rosser.

Ron prided himself being born a coal miner’s son...

Aug 12, 2020

Synda Sue Frame, 86, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 9:45 PM, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at SKLD New Lexington.

She was born July 26, 1934 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Franklin P. and Rachel M. (nee: Clifton) Russell.

Synda was a former employee of Frame’s Market where she worked in the meat department...

Aug 12, 2020

Deborah Ann ‘Debbie’ 'Double G ' Edgell, 66, died at 8:31 PM, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Norwich, Ohio.

She was born August 17, 1953 in Zanesville the daughter of the late James and Erma (nee: Sharkey) Bobb.

Debbie was a former employee of ITT Higby in New Lexington where she...

Aug 6, 2020

Donna Joyce Garris, 87, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 7:08 PM, Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

She was born at home in Perry County, the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (nee: Molihan) Pitcock.

Donna was a pottery worker, having worked in most all of the local potteries.  Later, she...

Jul 27, 2020

James William Ransbottom, 67, of Roseville died Sunday, July 26, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Jim was born on October 24, 1952, the only son to the late J. Alfred and Georgiana (nee: Cannon) Ransbottom.

Jim graduated with his undergraduate degree from Muskingum University and earned his juris doctor from Marshall...

Jul 24, 2020

Roberta Eileen Eveland, 82, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 6:46 AM, Friday, July 24, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born May 1, 1938 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Donald and Minnie (nee: Hoops) Klingler.

Roberta was a homemaker and enjoyed so many activities that were a part of...

Jul 19, 2020

Elizabeth A. Niceswanger, 98, of Dublin, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville died at 5:30 AM, Sunday, July 19, 2020 at The Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin.

She was born March 14, 1922 in Rosefarm, the daughter of the late Melzar and Anna (nee: Beals) Wolfe.

Elizabeth was a former employee of Robinson-Ransbottom Pottery in Roseville...

Jul 12, 2020

Diane Lynn Neff, 71, of Dresden died in the early morning hours on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

She was born on July 20, 1948, the eldest child of the late William and Malinda (née: Cann) Neff.

Diane was a 1966 graduate of Crooksville High School and was the homecoming attendant each year of her high...

Jul 12, 2020

Gary Charles Hicks, 84, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 2:17 AM, Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

He was born July 7, 1936 in Crooksville, the son of the late Vaughn Hubert and Beulah (nee: Guinsler) Hicks.

Mr. Hicks was a graduate of Ohio University completing there his bachelor’s degree in education....

Jul 5, 2020

Estel S. Stover, Jr., 90, of West Mifflin, PA, formerly of Crooksville, died in the evening hours of Sunday, July 5, 2020 following a life well lived.

He was born the eldest of three children to the late Estel Sr. and Katherine (née: German) Stover on June 18, 1930 in Zanesville.

Estel graduated from McLuney...

Jul 2, 2020

William Ray ‘Bill’ Tolley, Jr. , 79, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 10:29 PM, Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his residence with his beloved daughters by his side.

He was born October 10, 1940 in Crooksville, the son of the late William Ray and Rozella (nee: Cherry) Tolley, Sr.

Bill graduated from McLuney High School...

Jun 27, 2020

Ruth Ann Talbot, 91, of Crooksville, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her daughter, Marsha’s residence surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

She was born July 16, 1928 in Crooksville, Ohio the daughter of the late Everett and Belva (nee: Hoops) Karr.

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Jun 17, 2020

C harles David “Pete” Hamilton, 82, of Zanesville, Ohio, died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville following an extended illness.

He was born January 26, 1938 in Zanesville, the son of the late Guy Hamilton and Etta (nee: Palmer) Hamilton.

Pete loyally and honorably served his...

May 31, 2020

Alyssa Marie Thomas, 35, of Ironton, Ohio, died at 1:50 PM, Sunday, May 31, 2020 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky.

She was born Saturday, November 24, 1984 in Zanesville, the daughter of Marnie (nee: Dusenberry) and Kirk Williams and Michael Thomas, all of Crooksville.

Undoubtedly, Alyssa was a wonderful daughter, sister, and...

May 30, 2020

Daniel Joseph Lones, 66, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 11:08 AM, Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

He was born September 6, 1953 in Canton, the son of the late Pearl Lones and Bertha (nee: Soller) Lones Russell.

Dan was a former employee of McGraw in Zanesville and he had worked as...