obituaries

Nov 17, 2025

Randy R. Harlow, 60 of Stockport passed away peacefully in his sleep.  He was born on Nov. 18, 1964 in Chesterhill to the late Lyle and Mildred McKibben Harlow.  He is survived by 3 brothers, Donald Harlow of Reinersville, Steve Harlow of Stockport and Rick Harlow of Stockport, a sister, Twila West of Zanesville, best friend Steve "Buddha" Robinson...

Nov 17, 2025

Evelyn J. Gandee, 70, of Stockport, passed away Mon. Nov. 17, 2025 at Muskingum Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Beverly. She was born to Dow and Irene Mosier Newton on Nov. 22, 1954 in Chesterhill, OH. She is survived by her mother, Irene Newton of Chesterhill; sons, Eric (Heidi) Gandee and Eugene (Theresa) Gandee both of Mareitta; daughters, Erin...

Nov 14, 2025

James J. Konkler, 80, of Norwich, passed away on Fri, Nov. 14, 2025 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home.  He was born on Jan 5, 1945 in Columbus to the late Charels and Everetta Agnes McCain Konkler.  He worked for 19 years at Taylor Woodcraft in Malta and then retired from Mid-State Trucking as an over the road truck...

Nov 14, 2025

Helen F. Snyder-Tracey, 88, of Beverly, passed away on Fri, Nov. 14, 2025.  She was born on July 29, 1937 in Deavertown to the late Donald and Georgia Sparks Edgell.  She worked at Malta Manufacturing in Malta and then for the Morgan County and Washington County School Districts as a bus driver before retiring.  She was a member of...

Nov 8, 2025

Jack Lynn Clifton, 80 passed away peacefully on Saturday November 8, 2025 with the gracious hearts of the Shrivers Hospice Team, his granddaughter and grandson in law by his side. Jack was born January 31, 1945 to the late Robert Casey Clifton and Sylvia Kildow Clifton at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.  He was born the youngest of...

Nov 5, 2025

Byron "Barnie" Howard, 74, of Chesterhill, passed away Wed. Nov 5, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 26, 1951 to Carl and Betty Smith Howard in Parkersburg, WV. He served in the Army and was a truck driver with Ratta Trucking for the last 8 years. He is survived by his mother, Betty Howard of Wooster;...

Nov 1, 2025

Debora J. White, 67, of McConnelsville, passed away on Sat. Nov. 1, 2025 at the Riverside Landing Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  She was born on May 7, 1958 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Lewis and Jeanette McGrath Kirkbride.  She worked as a bus driver for the Morgan County Community Action.  She is survived by a son Dalos (Amber)...

Oct 25, 2025

Nancy M. Zumbro, 85, of Chesterhill, passed away Sat. Oct. 25, 2025 at her residence. She was born Nov. 10, 1939, to the late Freed Clark and Madge McPeek Clark Strode in Pennsville, OH. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her daughter, Terri Marie (Tracy) Fischer of Chesterhill;...

Oct 18, 2025

Charles K. Hartline, 57, of Zanesville, passed away on Sat. Oct. 18, 2025.  He was born on Jan. 31, 1968 in Marietta, Ohio to Charles and Ruth Hashman Hartline.  He is survived by his mother, Ruth Hartline of South Zanesville, his wife, Justine LoIacono Hartline of the home, 3 daughters, Cortney Hartline of Parkersburg, WVa, Brittaney Hartline of Huntington,...

Oct 16, 2025

John W. Bennett, 69, of Cutler, passed away Thurs. Oct. 16, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born July 1, 1956 to the late Dean and Ellen Dearth Bennett. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Linda Hawn Bennett of the home; daughter, Kendra Posey of Zanesville; step-daughter, Tammy (Joe) Miller of Stockport; step-sons, Jason Morgan...

Oct 14, 2025

Roger W. Spencer, 73, of Stockport, passed away on Tues, Oct. 14, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on March 31, 1952 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Oran and Marjorie Gheen Spencer.  He worked for over 45 years driving truck for many companies before retiring from New Century Trucking.  Roger loved to work on old cars and...

Oct 13, 2025

Clark G. Gorby Sr., 66, of McConnelsville, passed away on Mon, Oct. 13, 2025 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home.  He was born on Sept. 10, 1959 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Greg and Virginia Grant Gorby.  He worked for many years at the Morgan County Sheriffs Department.  He is survived by his two sons, Clark Gorby Jr....

Oct 8, 2025

Dolleta "Dolly" Bennett, 87, of Amesville, passed away Wed. Oct. 8, 2025 at Riverside Landing in McConnelsville. She was born Feb. 9, 1938 to the late James and Lena Jackson Norman in Parkersburg, WV. She worked on the family farm, was a homemaker and was a member of Mt. Hermon Church. She is survived by 3 sons, Dennis (Charlotte)...

Sep 22, 2025

David L. Price, 67, of Malta, passed away on Mon, Sept. 22, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on Feb. 26, 1958 in Zanesville to the late Paul William and Norma Hunter Price.  He worked for over 30 years out of the Laborers Union Local #530 of Zanesville.  He is survived by a son Arron Price of Sunbury,...

Sep 20, 2025

Carol Conn Newberry, 77, of McConnelsville, passed away on Sat, Sept. 20, 2025 at her residence.  She is survived by 2 step-sons, David Newberry of London and Roy Newberry of Bellefontaine, a step-daughter, Tanara Wiseman of Vinton.  Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville is handling a caring cremation for the family.

Sep 19, 2025

Debra J. Croston Brent, 64, of McConnelsville, passed away Fri. Sept. 19, 2025 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born July 10, 1961 to the late Philip and Shirley Mayle Croston in Chesterhill, OH. She was a supervisor at Dennison Univ. and a member of the Chesterhill Church of Christ. She is survived by her...

Sep 17, 2025

Juanita M. "Windy" Vance, 76 of McConnelsville, passed away on Weds, Sept, 17, 2025 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  She was born on June 11, 1949 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late David and Janet Blevins Auxier.  She spent her life as a homemaker and loved spending time with all her family and grandchildren.  She...

Sep 13, 2025

Steven R. Swank, 67 of Malta, passed away on Sat, Sept. 13, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on Oct. 1, 1957 in Marrietta, Ohio to Don and Ina Law Swank.  He retired from Gould Inc. where he worked in the foil division.  He is survived by his parents, Don and Ina Swank of Dale, a son, Wesley...

Sep 5, 2025

Robert L. Patterson

5/27/1965-9/5/2025 (Age 60)

Robert Lee "Bobby" Patterson of Columbus, passed away Friday Sept. 5th at his residence. He was born to Carl and Ruth (Mayle) Patterson, of Columbus, Ohio. He retired from Chemical Abstract Services/ACS of Columbus. He is survived by his mother, Ruth (Mayle) Patterson, and Nephew, Andy (Matt) Patterson, of...

Aug 31, 2025

Sandra Kay Battle passed Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the age of 75.  She was a devoted wife and mother.  She is survived by her son Billy J. Battle, granddaughters, Erin Whitt, Mickel Jacobs, Shelby Horelocker, grandson, Billy J. Battle Jr. and 6 great grandchildren, Tegan Oliver Reed, Felix Henry Kahn, Theodore Max Kahn, Victor Horelocker, Luca Horelocker and...