obituaries

Oct 27, 2023

Robert L. Drake, 85, of McConnelsville, Ohio and Zolfo Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home in Florida surrounded by his family on October 27, 2023. Bob was born on August 26, 1938 in Zanesville, Ohio. He was a retired truck driver for Mid Atlantic and a member of Teamsters #637.  He was an avid golfer and fan...

Oct 26, 2023

Anthony "Mike" Custer, 87, of McConnelsville  passed away October 26, 2023 at his home. He was born August 19, 1936 in Dillonvale, Ohio  a son of the late John Custer and Mayme Hennis Custer.  Mike was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force where he served for 10 years. He was retired from the former Clevite Corporation of...

Oct 26, 2023

Deborah L. Hill, 63 of Akron formerly of Cutler, passed away on Thurs, Oct. 26, 2023 at the Wyant Wood Health Care Center in Akron.  She was born on June 15, 1960 in Cutler to the late Ernest Mayle Jr. and Donna Norris Mayle.  She is survived by her son, Michael Hill of Cutler, 4 brothers, Marvin, Mike, Wendell...

Oct 24, 2023

Margaret Fuller Hardesty of McConnelsville, passed away on October 24, 2023 at the age of 104. She went to be with the Lord while peacefully resting at  home surrounded by her family. She was born March 6, 1919 in Union Township, Morgan County  to the late Otis Fuller and Ollie Clements Fuller.  Margaret graduated from Ringgold High School, then...

Oct 23, 2023

Susan Diane Evans, 70, of Malta, Ohio, passed away on October 23, 2023 in Wakeman, Ohio after a three year battle with cancer. She was born on January 24, 1953, in Zanesville, Ohio.

Susan was a caring and loving woman known for her social nature and strong love of Jesus.

She dedicated her life to...

Oct 21, 2023

Robert L. "Bob" Davis, 101, of Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Born on October 4, 1922, he was a beacon of adventure and bravery from his earliest days, particularly during his service in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a member of the 607th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Company B,...

Oct 21, 2023

Melvin O. Hickerson, 96,  passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at his residence.  He was born September 29, 1927 in Pennsville, Ohio to the late Errett Braden and Ada Maude Bankes Hickerson.  He was a member of the Seventh Street Church of Christ in McConnelsville.   Melvin was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict, 1952 -...

Oct 20, 2023

JoAnn Klinglesmith, 77, of McConnelsville, passed away on Fri, Oct. 20, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on Sept. 3, 1946 in Columbus to the late Ernie Caldwell and Carolyn Tomacelli Schier.  She is survived by a son, Jack (Jennifer Haslam) Turner of McConnelsville, a brother, Joseph Caldwell of Pataskala a grand child and a great grandchild.  She...

Oct 18, 2023

Fred Lewis "Buzzie" Balderson, 88, of McConnelsville passed away  Wednesday, October 18, 2023  at his son Steve's home in Stockport. He was born January 18, 1935 in Malta  a son of the late, Fred Vaughn Balderson and Esther Dudley Balderson. Fred was retired from Globe Metallurgical in Beverly where he had worked for over 40 years.  He was a...

Oct 16, 2023

Dixie D. Coleman, 78, of Stockport, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at her residence.  She was born February 25, 1945 to the late Ivan Eddleblute and Mary Evelyn Wade Eddleblute Staskevich in Columbus, OH.  She was a homemaker and member of The River Family Christian Center in Waterford.  She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ronald...

Oct 12, 2023

Violet J. Koehnle 70 of McConnelsville passed away at 6:45 am on October 12, 2023 at Genesis Hospice Home in Zanesville, OH. She was born May 22, 1953 in New Castle, PA she was a long time member of the Boy Scouts of America, and Violet also worked many years in Genesis Hospital. Violet is survived by her husband...

Oct 12, 2023

Christopher L. Cook, 48, of McConnelsville, passed away on Thurs, Oct. 12, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on Oct. 7, 1975 in Marietta to Monte Cook and Nancy Mayle Tippie.  He was the owner of CLC Water Hauling in McConnelsville and loved hunting, fishing and his trucks.  He is survived by his mother Nancy Tippie of McConnelsville,...

Oct 12, 2023

Carroll L. Welling 80, of McConnelsville, passed away at 2:43 a.m. October 12, 2023 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born May 14, 1943 in Greene County, Pennsylvania. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran serving from 1966 to 1972, Life long member of the VFW Post 4713 Malta, Ohio, and was the head mechanic for buses at Morgan...

Oct 7, 2023

Ola Bell Almond Hector was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 6, 1952 to Peyton Sr. and Anna Mae Almond of Pataskala, OH. Ola was the youngest of ­five  children. She was a 1971 graduate of Licking Heights High School. Ola was a 1973 graduate of the Franklin Park Nursing School in Columbus, Ohio. She was an exceptional nurse...

Oct 6, 2023

Debra Jo Burfield, 67, of McConnelsville passed away Friday, October6, 2023 at the Riverside Landing Nursing & Rehab Center in McConnelsville.  She was born April 23, 1956 in Zanesville a daughter of the late Carl Burfield and Betty McMillen Burfield. Debra was a  member of the Stockport Church of Christ. She is survived by  a sister Carla Weaver Krigbaum...

Oct 5, 2023

Scott A. Harmer 57, of Zanesville, passed away October 5, 2023 at his home. He was born August 24, 1966 in Zanesville. He was an Army Veteran who served his Country from 1985 to 1990. He is survived by his mother, Cheryl (Randy) Bragg;  his father, Rick Harmer;  his wife, Nancy Troup Harmer whom he married in 1995; children,...

Oct 2, 2023

Calvin V. Parmiter, 83, of McConnelsville, passed away on Mon, Oct. 2, 2023 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  He was born on July 5, 1940 in McConnelsville to the late Alvin B. and Rose Vulcano Parmiter.  He was a graduate of Morgan-Meigs grade school, M&M High School and a Civil Engineering graduate of Tri-State College in...

Oct 1, 2023

Samanthia (Samantha/Sam) Lou Tennent of McConnelsville, Ohio passed away at the age of 76 on October 1, 2023. Samantha was the only daughter of the late Leo and M. Ruth Schmelzer of Zanesville, Ohio and only Granddaughter of the late Samuel and Ada (Taylor) Showers also of Zanesville,Ohio and Anthony and Inez (Burgoon) Schmelzer, Jr.

She is...

Sep 29, 2023

In Loving Memory of Mel Allen Hickerson

Mel Allen Hickerson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on September 29th, 2023, at the age of 67. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Beth Hickerson, and his loving father, Melvin Hickerson. Mel's legacy lives on through his sons, Andrew (Stephanie) Hickerson and Tyler (Emily) Hickerson, and...

Sep 27, 2023

Cynthia J. Fyffe, 63, of Stockport, passed away on Weds, Sept. 27, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on Sept. 3, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles and Willa Frye Katron.  She worked for several years at the Clark County School System in Las Vegas.  She is survived by a son, Mark (Dr. Rachel Rosensteel) Fyffe...