obituaries

Jan 30, 2023

Carlee Jo Schramm, 23 of Stockport-Chesterhill, passed away on Mon, Jan. 30, 2023 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital.  She was born on March 30, 1999 in Zanesville, Ohio to Mark and Jill Lane Schramm.  She worked as a Par Professional in the Rise Room at Morgan West Elementary School and loved her coworkers and kids.  She was a graduate...

Jan 28, 2023

Judith Mayle, 71, of Bartlett, passed away Sat. Jan. 28, 2023 at her residence. She was born Dec, 13 1951, in Chesterhill, to the late Robert Rush and Helen Tabler Dalton.  She sold Avon products for over 30 years. She loved to bowl and watch and attend NASCAR races. She loved her animals and watching football with her oldest...

Jan 26, 2023

Samuel E. Deible Jr, 64, of Malta, passed away on Thurs, Jan 26, 2023 at his home.  He was born on Sept. 13, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Samuel Deible Sr. and Mary Malott Deible.  He worked as an operator for Lab Co. Industries in Columbus and attended the Columbus Baptist Temple.  He is survived by his...

Jan 24, 2023

Nancy A. Lawrence, 88, of Bartlett, passed away on Tues, Jan. 24, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on Jan. 24, 1935 in Sharpsburg, Ohio to the late Henry and Ida Ford Carothers.  She was a school bus driver for over 30 years for the Warren Local School District.  She attended the Chesterhill United Methodist Church and was...

Jan 17, 2023

Douglas K. Kaltenbach, 62, of Chesterhill passed away on Tues, Jan. 17, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on June 4, 1961 to the late Ruth Kaltenbach and was raised in Chillicothe until he moved to Morgan County in 1973.  He is survived by his wife, Marsha Mayle Kaltenbach of McConnelsville, a son, Shawn (Ashley) Kaltenbach of Chesterhill,...

Jan 17, 2023

Billy H. Hodgson, 89, of McConnelsville, passed away on Tues, Jan. 17, 2023 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  He was born on Sept 29, 1934 in Hollister, Ohio to the late Arthur and Arneda Waldeck Hodgson. He retired after 32 years from the Muskingum River Power Plant in Waterford and after retirement he spent many years...

Jan 17, 2023

Penny Marie Abrams, 60, of Glouster, passed away on Tues, Jan. 17, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on March 9, 1962 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Eugene Hall and Judy Anderson Roberts.  She is survived by her significant other, Dave Rutter of the home, 2 sons, Lyle Abrams of Glouster and Lance Abrams of Zanesville, a...

Jan 17, 2023

Cynthia Ann Horner, 72, of Pennsville, passed away on Tues, Jan. 17, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on April 20, 1950 in Chesterhill, Ohio.  She owned and operated the Posy Place Flower Shop in Chesterhill and after retiring she spent many hours making and selling her baked goods and crafts.  She is survived by her husband of...

Jan 15, 2023

James W. Riggs, 78, of Stockport, Ohio, passed away on Jan. 15, 2023 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  He was born on July 5, 1944 in Alloway, N.J. to the late James B. and Gertrude Dye Riggs.  He worked as a social Service Director at the City of Angels Medical Center, Los Angeles Ca.  Jim graduated...

Jan 14, 2023

Richard Brian Murphey, 65, of McConnelsville, passed away on Jan. 14, 2023 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  He was born on May 7, 1957 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Richard and Deloris Ditter Murphey.  He worked as a machinist at Miba Bearings in McConnelsville for over 40 years.  He loved to play cards especially Euchre on Friday...

Jan 6, 2023

Jack F. Matheney, 88, of McConnelsville passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023.  He was born on July 10, 1934 in Deavertown, Ohio to the late Fredrick and Freda Latta Matheney.  Jack was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served in the Korean conflict.  He retired from Central Ohio Coal Company as a maintenance foreman and worked on the...

Jan 2, 2023

Diana I. White, 76, of Stockport, passed away on Mon, Jan 2, 2023 at the Marietta Hospital.  She was born on Dec. 31, 1946 in Morgan County to the late Kenny and Betty Drake Clark.  She was a homemaker and loved raising her family.  She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Connie White of the home, a...

Jan 1, 2023

Gary C. Huckins, 59, of Vincent, passed away at the UC Medical Center in Cincinnati on Sun, Jan 1, 2023.  He was born on Feb. 6, 1963 in Bay Shore, New York to the late James Huckins and Joan Drake.  He was a Mechanic by trade.  A caring cremation is taking place and burial will be at a later...

Dec 30, 2022

Lonnie Wayne Bennett, 81, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away on December 30, 2022.  Born June 3, 1941, in Mt. Adams, Cincinnati, Ohio, Lonnie was the son of Ora Glen Bennett and Norma Brewer Bennett.  His siblings were Larry Bennett, Keith Bennett, Dale Bennett, Regina Bennett Green and Patti Bennett Chappell.  Lonnie is survived by his wife of five years,...

Dec 22, 2022

Duane I. Maxwell, 82, of Malta, passed away on Thurs, Dec. 22, 2022.  He was born on July 23, 1940 in Malta, Ohio to the Late Marcus and Claire Aler Maxwell.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam and stayed in the military until his retirement.  He was a member of the St. Rose...

Dec 20, 2022

Martin R. Greene, 61, of Malta, passed away on Tues, Dec. 20, 2022 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  He was born on Jan. 28, 1961 in Columbus to the late Delmar and Stella Bray Greene.  He worked construction as a framer in the Columbus area.  He is survived by his significant other, Barbara Greene, 2 step-sons, William and...

Dec 19, 2022

IOLA WALLACE

Iola went to her new home in heaven on December 19.  She was a true follower of Jesus who faithfully served God and others to the very end.  Iola was born on October 6, 1932, and lived in the Stockport community her entire life.  She was fiercely devoted to her cherished family, including 5 children...

Dec 18, 2022

T'Shay Luethel Jenkins-Stevens, 21, of Chesterhill,  passed away at O'bleness Memorial Hospital on December 18, 2022 She was born April 24, 2001, in Marietta to Loring D. Stevens and Tara R.Jenkins. She was a 2019 graduate of Morgan High School. She enjoyed her job at Anchor Hocking in Lancaster, OH. She worked several years as an STNA and passionately...

Dec 16, 2022

Tina Marie Dulaney, 52 passed away at her home in Ripley, WV surrounded by her family, 14 months after being diagnosed with brain cancer.  She was an avid gardener and talented artist. She was a graduate of Morgan High School and also graduated from Hocking College with a degree in medical coding, billing and cyber security.  During that time...

Dec 10, 2022

Scott D. Zumbro, 54, of Stockport, passed away on Dec, 10, 2022.  He was born on Sept. 15, 1968 in Marietta, Ohio to Daniel and Jane McCoy Zumbro.  He worked as a postal carrier for over 23 years at the West Lafayette Post Office.  He was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt, fish and trap.  He was a great...