Obituaries

May 24, 2020

Tommy Lynn “Tink” Dillinger, 71, of Crooksville died in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Mount Carmel East Hospital following a brief illness.

Tink was born one of six sons on May 2, 1949 in Zanesville to the late Clarence and Virginia Moody Dillinger.

Lt. Cpl. Dillinger was a lifelong...

May 11, 2020

Laura Ann Thomas, 47, of Crooksville, Ohio died suddenly in the morning hours of Monday, May 11, 2020 at her residence.

She was born October 28, 1973, the daughter of Paul and Connie (nee: Swendryck) Thomas with whom Laura resided.

Laura had formerly worked as a cook at Altercare in Somerset.  She loved spending time...

May 6, 2020

Denise Lynn Raber-Shaner, 49, of Mount Perry died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 06, 2020 at her home.

She was born the only daughter to Karen (Conaway) Cunningham and the late Robert James Raber on May 21, 1970.

Denise worked as a dental hygienist assistant for Dr. Kiener’s office in Newark. For...

May 6, 2020

Judith Marie Hamilton, 81, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville following an extended illness.

She was born September 12, 1938 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Harvey Josiah Allen and Janice M. (nee: Reed) Arcuri.

Judy...

Mar 28, 2020

Bonnie Jean Finnell, 86, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville died peacefully at 7:00 AM, Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the home of her daughter with her loving daughter and granddaughters by her side following a brief illness.

She was born May 26, 1933 in the McLuney/Crooksville area, the daughter of the late Ralph E. ‘Butch’ Houk...

Feb 20, 2020

At 9:10 PM on Thursday, February 20, 2020, a beautiful soul went flying to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and to her beloved family and friends who awaited her.

Harriett Marie Weiner Harbaugh Densmore, 94 years, 4 months and 8 days died with her loving husband by her side at The Oaks at Bethesda Skilled Nursing...

Feb 11, 2020

Eleanor L. Starner, 89, of Zanesville peacefully passed away in the morning hours of Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville following an extended illness.

She was born on October 31, 1930, one of seventeen children to the late John and Edith (Riffle) Rosser.

Eleanor spent many of her working years as...

Feb 8, 2020

J anet Lynn Swingle, 53, of Crooksville, Ohio (Deavertown) died peacefully at her home at 10:57 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2020 with her loving family surrounding her.

She was born April 16, 1966 in Zanesville, the 8th child of the late William and Anna Belle (nee: Schooley) Lantz, Jr.

Before Janet’s illness struck, she...

Feb 2, 2020

Jasmine Renee Gilvin was stillborn at 5:44 PM, Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.  She was the precious daughter of Gabriele Moore and Jonathan Gilvin of Crooksville who were full of great anticipation of her birth and are very saddened by their loss.

Other family members that are also saddened by her...

Feb 2, 2020

Rex Clifton Crooks, 88, of Roseville peacefully passed into eternal life on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the SKLD Nursing facility in New Lexington following an extended illness.

He was born on July 12, 1931, one of five children to the late Sherwood and Margaret Crooks.

Rex faithfully and honorably served his country in the...

Jan 23, 2020

Sally K. Moore, 72, of Crooksville, Ohio died late Thursday evening at the Cleveland Clinic following a courageous battle for her life and surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

She was born March 22, 1947 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (nee: Dailey) Brown.

Sally was a 1965 graduate of...

Jan 22, 2020

Ruth Eileen Kenny, 96, of Crooksville, peacefully passed from her life on earth to eternal life in the evening hours of Wednesday, January 22, 2020 while under the care of Willow Haven in Zanesville.

Ruth was born one of four children to the late Walter and Victoria (Figley) Trout on August 23, 1923 in Crooksville.

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Jan 21, 2020

Eddie Martin Channel, Jr., 54, of Lancaster passed away following heart complications on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his home.

He was born the only son to Eddie Martin Channel, Sr. and the late Mary Jane (Hoffer) Channel on July 17, 1965 in San Antonio, Texas.

Following high school graduation, Eddie enlisted in the United...

Jan 7, 2020

James Lee McLain, 85, of Zanesville, formerly of New Lexington--local businessman, philanthropist, fisherman, golfer, husband, father and grandfather, peacefully passed away with his beautiful family by his side, in the evening hours of Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at The Oaks of Bethesda in Zanesville.

Jim was a man bigger than life; his legacy lives on in his...

Jan 4, 2020

Patricia J. (Ribble, Thomas, Brugh) Saum, 79, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 6:47 AM, Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Adams Lane Care Center in Zanesville following an extended illness.

She was born April 30, 1940 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Clyde and Esther (nee: McConnell) Ribble.

Pat retired after 23 years as a...

Jan 1, 2020

Wilma J. Wilson, 82 of Crooksville died at 10:50 AM, Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at the SKLD New Lexington Care & Rehab.

She was born on January 12, 1937, a daughter to the late Clarence and Adrienne (née: Bobb) Crooks.

Wilma spent many of her working years, employed by the Essex Wire in Zanesville. She...

Dec 10, 2019

Sandra Kay Morgan, known to all as Kay, peacefully passed into eternal life in the evening hours of Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Cedar Hill Care Facility in Zanesville.

She was born the only daughter to the late Charles "Buss" and Thelma (Chaffin) Luckett on February 19, 1939.

Kay was a 1957 high school...

Dec 7, 2019

Vera Lee Hartley, 83, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 3:18 AM, Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness.

She was born February 29, 1936 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy (nee: Adams) Touvell.  Being a Leap Year birth, she was technically was...

Dec 2, 2019

Bryan E. Pettet, 35, of Moxahala, passed away in his sleep in the early morning hours of Monday, December 2, 2019 at his home.

He was born on January 30, 1984 in Zanesville, the son of Floyd Pettet, Jr. and his late mother, Debbie (nee: Justus) Pettet.

After receiving his Commercial Drivers License, Bryan followed...

Dec 1, 2019

David Lyle Savage, 63, of Crooksville peacefully passed into eternal life in the afternoon hours of Sunday, December 1, 2019 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.

He was born March 26, 1956 in New Lexington, to his mother, Corabelle (nee: Chevalier) Savage and his late father, Lyle Savage.

David...