obituaries

Mar 12, 2025

William  "Bill" Louis Moore 71, of Malta passed away March 12, 2025 at the Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born January 25, 1954 in Hamilton County the son of the late, William and Marie Powell Moore. Bill worked for more than 30 years for  Muskingum Valley Grocery in Malta and  worked for Morgan Transit in McConnelsville for...

Mar 12, 2025

Doris J. "Dottie" Wogan, 70, of Hudson, formerly of Chesterhill, passed away on Weds, March 12, 2025.  She was born on May 22, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to the Late Charles and Betty Lemon Mollahan.  She is survived by 2 sons, Lance Wogan of Columbus and Zane Wogan of Columbus, a daughter, Lora Thayer of Minneapolis, MN, 2 brothers,...

Mar 10, 2025

Robert (Bob) L. Skinner, 73, of Amesville, passed away Mar. 10, 2025 at O'Bleness Hospital. He was born Dec. 22, 1951 to the late Lawrence and Marion Hillyer Skinner in Athens, OH. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and teaching his kids and grandkids about the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, June Ward Skinner of Amesville; a son, William...

Mar 9, 2025

Sylvia Annabel Cunningham, 90, of McConnelsville, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at the Riverside Landing in McConnelsville.  She was born on Oct. 6, 1934 in McConnelsville to the late Daniel and Birdie Ellen Clemens Greer.  She was a homemaker enjoying raising her family.  She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in McConnelsville, M&M Alumni Assoc....

Mar 7, 2025

Evelyn Susie Adrean 84, of McConnelsville passed away at 2:16 p.m. March 7, 2025 at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville. She was born April 14, 1940 in Reinersville the daughter of the late Ralph Morris and Edith Harper Morris. Susie was a member of the Malta Methodist Church and McKendree Methodist Church, Malconta Garden Club, M&M Alumni and...

Mar 5, 2025

Helen Leota Casto, 92, of Malta, Ohio, passed away on March 5, 2025. She was born on May 23, 1932, in

Nitro, West Virginia, Kanawha County, to Lewis Estill and Bertie Marie Mason Null.

Leota is survived by her daughter, Anita (Clyde) Williams, and her son, Gary (Brenda) Casto. She

was a loving...

Mar 5, 2025

Katrina A. Miller 61, of Stockport, passed away at 9:35 a.m. March 5, 2025 at her home. She was born November 7, 1963 in Morgan County the daughter of the late, Howard Blind and Verla Vandine Blind. She worked for ICAPE USA  in sales and was a member of Dale United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons,...

Mar 3, 2025

Joshua O. Fleming, 48, of McConnelsville passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born November 10, 1976 in Zanesville. Joshua was a graduate of Morgan High School Class of 1995 and played the trumpet in the school band. He was a  member of the  Boy Scouts and 4-H. He had served in the U....

Mar 1, 2025

Rex O. "Bill" Tabler, 79, of Stewart, passed away Sat. Mar. 1, 2025 at the Laurels of Athens. He was born Oct. 30, 1945 to the late Emmett and Winnifred (Adams) Tabler in Chesterhill, OH. He was a member of Bethel Wesleyan Church and worked at Walmart in Athens. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Rosa...

Feb 28, 2025

Carolyn V. Schramm, 80, of Stockport, passed away on Fri, Feb. 28, 2025 at her residence.  She was born on May 30, 1944 in Belaire, Ohio to the late Russell and Mary Jesso Garrett.  She and her husband owned and operated CJ's Restaurant in Stockport from 1988 until it closed due to her illness last year.  She was a...

Feb 27, 2025

Christopher Hayward Goins 46, of Dayton passed away at  The Ohio State James Hospital in Columbus on February 27, 2025 from complications of a brain tumor. He was born July 8, 1978  in Zanesville. He worked at Care Source as an IT tech.  He received his Bachelors Degree from DeVry University. He was a member of the VFW in...

Feb 24, 2025

Sally Kay Best, 84, of Malta passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville. She was born December 9, 1940 in Zanesville a daughter of the late, Leo Jr. and Eleanor (Driggs) Dutro. Sally  was a 1958 graduate of Penn High School and was a cheerleader. She was a farm wife and loved...

Feb 14, 2025

Mary Kaye Teter, 70, of Stockport, passed away on Friday, Febuary 14th, 2025, with family at her side.

Mary was a 1972 graduate of Morgan High School. After graduation, Mary attended Zane State College and graduated in 1974.  After college, Mary was employed by NCR of Zanesville until they closed their doors. Mary then went on to...

Feb 9, 2025

Leslie J. Brewster, 57, of Malta, passed away on Sun., Feb. 9, 2025 at her residence.  She was born on April 7, 1967 in Marietta to the late Paul and Julia Sarver Martin.  She is survived by her husband Thomas Brewster, a brother Scott (Mary) Hallock and a sister, Rhonda Sarver.  Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville is handling a...

Feb 9, 2025

Joan L. Sobers 65, of McConnelsville passed away at 9:06 p.m. February 9, 2025 at the Morrison House in Zanesville. She was born September 12, 1959 in Licking County the daughter of the late, John Cornwell and Annette Shirley Cornwell. She was a cook at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville. Surviving are her children, Tania Sobers of Springfield, Angie Sobers...

Feb 7, 2025

Michael W. McCoy II, 41, of Stockport, passed away on Fri., Feb. 7, 2025 at the Ohio State University Hospital.  He was born on June 11, 1983 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Michael and Lori Dawson McCoy.  He spent most of his time helping out at the Morgan Veterinary Clinic in McConnelsville.  He is survived by his wife...

Feb 7, 2025

Jimmy Todd Sidwell 83, of Malta, passed away at 7:12 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2025 at his home. He was born  May 18, 1941 in Perry County the son of the late James R. Sidwell and Mary Thelma Hamilton Sidwell. Todd was a Real Estate Broker and attended the Malta Methodist Church in Malta, member of Valley Lodge F&AM...

Feb 6, 2025

Ira T. Tabler, 60, of Stewart, passed away Thur. Feb. 6, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.  He was born Dec. 13, 1964 to Ira J. Tabler and Carol (Waters) Tabler in Zanesville, OH. He is survived by his father, Ira J. Tabler of Stewart; 2 brothers, Ike Tabler of Stewart, and Mike Tabler of Glouster; and sister, Tonya Hill...

Feb 2, 2025

Lita L. Pugh, 68, of Columbus formerly of McConnelsville, passed away on Sun., Feb. 2, 2025 in Columbus.  She was born on Nov. 10, 1956 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Charles and Jean Lambert Starrett.  She was a homemaker that loved raising her family.  She is survived by her son, Jesse Hudnall of Zanesville, 2 daughters, Raelyn Jadwin...

Feb 1, 2025

Barbara Dew passed away at the age of 71 on February 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home.  Barb is survivedby her devoted husband of 33 years, Eric Dew. She is also survived by their two children, Kelsey (Stephen) Wells and Kyle (Paige) Dew;  and her three children, Chad (Valerie) Searls, Heather (Jason) Pettit, and Jeromy...