Obituaries

Aug 12, 2017

Debbie G. Pettet, 58, of Malta, (Triadelphia) Ohio passed away surrounded by her loved ones at 11:09 PM, Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare in Zanesville after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born November 9, 1958 in Columbus, the daughter of the late Jesse Justus and Olive (Amspaugh) Justus Eveland of Crooksville....

Aug 8, 2017

Leonard M. Dunwoody, 92, of Nashport, Ohio passed away at 12:52 AM, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at FairHope Hospice Pickering House in Lancaster following an extended illness.

He was born April 6, 1925 in Moxahala, Ohio, the son of the late Clarence and Viola (Saxton) Dunwoody.

In 1940, at the age of 15,...

Jul 13, 2017

Jane Ellen Wilson, 89, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 8:40 AM, Thursday, July 13, 2017 at her daughters' residence in Zanesville following an extended illness.

Jane was born December 31, 1927 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late James and Hazel (Masterson) Watts.

Following graduation from Crooksville High School, Jane attended Meredith...

Jul 10, 2017

Tommy Wayne Wood, 83, of Newark, formerly of Crooksville passed away 10:40 AM, Monday, July 10, 2017 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark following a sudden illness.

Tom was born January 19, 1934 in Morgan County, the son of the late John and Gladys Neff Wood.

Tom retired as a casting operator from...

Jul 4, 2017

Margie Marie Neff, 95, of New Lexington, Ohio, passed away 11:20 AM, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born January 19, 1922 in McLuney, the daughter of the late Arthur Hill and Sylvia West Barker.

Margie had worked for the Hull Pottery in Crooksville. She is...

Jul 4, 2017

Gary Alan McGough, 68, of Crooksville, passed away, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at his home.

He was born, December 28, 1948 in DeQueen, Arkansas, the son of the late Coy and Verna Young McGough.

Gary retired from PCC Airfoils in Crooksville as a Level III Radiologist Supervisor. He had formerly worked for the...

Jul 1, 2017

Paul Thomas Baldwin, 89, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away, Saturday, July 1, 2017 at his home. He was born, March 3, 1928 in Paintsville, KY, the son of the late George and Zelda Dale Baldwin. Paul served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a retired auto body repairman for Van Horn...

Jun 16, 2017

Ralph V. Maier, 90, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 11:10 AM, Friday, June 16, 2017 at The Oaks at Bethesda in Zanesville following an extended illness.

He was born September 16, 1926 in Morgan County, the son of the late Raymond and Verna Allard Maier.

Ralph served his country in the U.S....

Jun 14, 2017

Elda Gail Hill, 97, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 9:08 PM, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Oaks at Northpointe in Zanesville following an extended illness.

She was born on March 29, 1920 in Buchtel, the daughter of the late Frank and Lois Richardson Oakley.

Elda Gail had worked for the Crooksville...

Jun 12, 2017

Nancy M. Embrey, 81, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 10:10 AM, Monday, June 12, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare New Lexington Center following an extended illness. She was born March 30, 1936 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Hannah (Neal) Bateson. Nancy was a homemaker, a devoted wife to her late husband, Max,...

Jun 6, 2017

Glen E. Stollar, 80, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 12:35 PM at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Watertown on February 21, 1937, the son of the late, Harley and Grace Payne Stollar. Master Sergeant Stollar served his country and retired after 20 years of service from the United States Air Force,...

May 31, 2017

Russell Keith Elliott, 92, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 10:10 AM, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare in New Lexington following an extended illness.

Keith was born November 9, 1924 in McConnelsville, the son of the late Ernest and Wilda Mackelfresh Elliott.

Keith valiantly served his country during World War II...

May 27, 2017

Pearl Jean Brown, 75, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 6:52 PM, Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Cedar Hill Care Center in Zanesville following a brief illness.

She was born March 13, 1942 in Fultonham, the daughter of the late William and Annie Mae (Gullett) Jenkins.

Pearl was a homemaker, a loving wife...

May 25, 2017

Joseph Max Brock, 54, of Roseville, Ohio passed away as the result of an automobile accident in the early morning of Thursday, May 25, 2017 in New Philadelphia. Joe was born, February 25, 1963, in Zanesville, the son of the late Robert and Maxine Wahler Brock. Joe was a production associate for ProVia Stone in Sugarcreek. He...

May 21, 2017

Paul Reuben Sharkey, 90, of McConnelsville, formerly of Crooksville, passed away at 3:00 AM, Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Riverside Country Care Center in McConnelsville following an extended illness. Paul was born, May 21, 1927 in Crooksville, the son of the late Charles and Lura (Boring) Sharkey. Paul served his country in the United States Army Air...

May 18, 2017

Clay Matthew Gorby, 26, of Zanesville, formerly of Crooksville passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Zanesville. He was born July 22, 1990 in Zanesville, the son of John Gorby and Taci Himmelspach Gorby. Clay was a horse owner/trainer at Melrose Stables in Hopewell and a member of the United States Trotters Association. In addition, Clay was...

May 13, 2017

Frances W. Piccone, 87, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 6:16 AM, Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville following an extended illness.

She was born March 21, 1930 in Portersville, the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Forest (Thomas) Cornell.

Frances retired after 25 years as the secretary to...

May 13, 2017

Jeannine C. Cady, 84, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 4:02 AM, Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Thornville Health and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.

She was born September 7, 1932 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Louise (Ater) Price.

Jeannine was a registered nurse and had worked in...

May 10, 2017

Freeman W. "Pete" Funk, 88, of Corning, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born July 10, 1928 in Preston Co. WV, to the late, Ernest and Pauline Bolyard Funk.

Pete served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired...

May 8, 2017

Arthur M. Targo, Jr., 70, of Crooksville, formerly of Delavan, WI, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at his home, following a short battle with cancer.

He was born July 10, 1946 in Chicago, IL, to Arthur and Edith (Wooley) Targo.

Arthur graduated in 1964 from Badger High School in Lake Geneva, WI....