Obituaries

Apr 26, 2017

John Douglas Browning, 73 of Crooksville, passed away at 3:14 AM, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Genesis Hospice & Palliative Care Morrison House in Zanesville.

John was born, October 2, 1943 in Shawnee, the son of the late Grover and Louise Dobson Browning.

John was a former welder for Owens Corning Fiberglass and...

Apr 24, 2017

Jerry Goebel, aged 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2017 after his battle with cancer surrounded by his Janabee and girls.

He was born on September 14, 1945 in Chillicothe, Ohio , the youngest of four sons born to Ernie and Leora (Hartley) Goebel.

He graduated from Ohio State University where...

Apr 20, 2017

Maurice 'Morie' F. Wolfe, 71, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 10:05 AM, Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare in Zanesville following an extended illness.

He was born April 1, 1946 in Zanesville, the son of the late Albert Wolfe and Florence (Fletcher) Wolfe Dunn.

Morie was a retired truck driver, having...

Apr 5, 2017

Evelyn R. Weaver, 94, Somerset, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville passed away at 9:00 AM, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Somerset Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Evelyn was born June 20, 1922, in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Clyde O. and Edna (Alexander) Gibbs.

Evelyn worked tirelessly and unselfishly as a single parent to...

Apr 3, 2017

Thomas B. Gossman, 91, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 12:45 PM, Monday, April 3, 2017 at New Lexington Care & Rehab Center following an extended illness.

Tom was born May 8, 1925 in Deavertown, Morgan County, the son of the late John F. and Catherine Guinsler Gossman.

He was a self-employed building...

Mar 15, 2017

Fredrick Scott Ferguson, 51, of Somerset, passed away, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster following an extended illness.

Scott was born May 30, 1965 in Zanesville, the son of Frederick and Barbara Rupe Ferguson.

Scott was sick most of his life, but he never let it hold him back....

Mar 11, 2017

Larry Milton Frash, 79, of Roseville, Ohio passed away at 2:36 AM, Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville surrounded by his family.

He was born September 17, 1937 in Crooksville, the son of the late Emmet and Jessie(Roush) Frash. On June 3, 1966, he married Sandra (Spangler) Frash, his wife...

Mar 8, 2017

Patricia Anne Inman, 77, of Crooksville, passed away on March 8, 2017, at her residence.

Patricia was born December 27, 1939 in Austin, Texas, the daughter of the late, Otto Kennedy and Ethel Marcum Mills.

She retired as a manager from a residential home in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Patricia is survived by...

Feb 26, 2017

Irene V. Gardner, 86, of Crooksville, Ohio (Rosefarm) passed away at 6:00 AM, Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare Facility in New Lexington following an extended illness.

She was born May 2, 1930 in Glenco, Belmont County, the daughter of the late John George and Margaret Ellen Street Bruce.

Irene was a...

Feb 14, 2017

Catherine Marie Click Belt, 55, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness.

She was born December 12, 1961 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Billy Lee and Jeanne Sue (Inman) Click.

Cathy was a homemaker. She volunteered at the Hospice...

Jan 22, 2017

William Davis Woodward, 86, of Crooksville, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare in Zanesville.

Bill was born October 23, 1930 in Crooksville, the son of the late Frank and Ollie (Pennell) Woodward.

Bill served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Rockwell International...

Jan 21, 2017

Laura Marie (Ball) Fast, 97, of Crooksville, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Genesis Hospice & Palliative Care Morrison House in Zanesville.

Laura was born, May 29, 1919 in Morgan County, the daughter of the late, Pearl and Edna (Law) Ball.

She was a beautician, owning...

Jan 18, 2017

Joel Nicholas Stoneburner, 38, of Roseville, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare Emergency Room in Zanesville following an apparent heart attack.

Joel was born on September 13, 1978 in Zanesville, the son of William and Connie (Moore) Stoneburner of Crooksville.

He worked in various capacities, mainly factory work. Joel...

Jan 12, 2017

Shirley Marvalene Stollar, 81, of Crooksville, passed away January 12, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 18, 1935 in Meigs County, Ohio, the daughter of the late, John Marvin and Doris Rebecca (Bolin) Russell.

Shirley enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, shopping and dining out with her...

Jan 9, 2017

Warren Leeroy Saxton, 74, of New Lexington, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Genesis Healthcare Center in New Lexington.

Leeroy was born May 23, 1942 in Zanesville, the son of the late, Clifford and Betty (Grandstaff) Saxton.

He served his country in the Army National Guard from 1959-1964, he was...

Jan 5, 2017

Paul Edward Theisen, 74, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away peacefully at 11:34 AM, Thursday, January 5, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born August 28, 1942 in Corning, the son of the late Fred and Gladys (Harrington) Theisen.

Paul was a very accomplished union bricklayer, being a 52 year...

Dec 31, 2016

Monna B. Maxwell, 91, of Crooksville, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster.

Monna was born November 11, 1925 in Deavertown, the daughter of the late, Joseph and Helen Biggs Thomas.

She was a former pottery worker for Nelson-McCoy in Roseville.

Monna is survived by her...

Dec 18, 2016

Thomas Allen, 74, of Roseville, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care Morrison House in Zanesville following an extended illness.

Tom was born July 22, 1942 in Zanesville, the son of the late Elvie and Louella (Stephens) Allen.

Tom worked for Imperial Cleavite in McConnelsville. He was...

Dec 17, 2016

Joseph Elmer Wilson, 82, of Thornville, passed away, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Thornville Health & Rehabilitation Center in Thornville following an extended illness.

Joe was born September 11, 1934 in Crooksville, the son of the late, Lou and Mildred (Grube) Wilson.

Joe retired as an assembler from Rockwell International in Newark....

Dec 15, 2016

Mary Eleanore Lawrence, 96, of Crooksville passed away quietly at 9:10 PM Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Adams Lane Care Center Zanesville, Ohio.

Mary was born May 19, 1920 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Bernard and Grace (Fealty) Lawrence.

She was a graduate of Crooksville High School in 1938 and later...