obituaries

Aug 18, 2023

Veldine M. Reed Davis 95, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at the Pickering House in Lancaster at 7:20 p.m. on August 18, 2023. She was born Jan. 5, 1928 in Belpre the daughter of the late, Jennie and Albert Frances.  She was a member of the San Toy Holliness Chapel in San Toy and was a Headstart Teacher in...

Aug 17, 2023

Anna M. Hook Rowland, 63, of McConnelsville, passed away on Thurs, Aug. 17, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on June 10, 1960 in Zanesville, Ohio to Andy and Florence Fellabaum Hook.  She worked as a cook at the Mark Rest Center and then retired from Highland Oaks Nursing Home.  She was a member of the M&M Vol....

Aug 13, 2023

Charles Schwab Jr. 62, of Stockport, passed away at 2:30 p.m. August 13, 2023 at his home. He was born August 3, 1961 in Zanesville to the late, Charles Schwab and Kathleen Pugh Schwab. Charles loved the outdoors and to fish and hunt. He loved his dog, Blue. He is survived by a sister, Susan Ray of McConnelsville; and...

Aug 9, 2023

Phillip A. Roberts, 78, of Lancaster, formerly of McConnelsville, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. He was  born November 20, 1944 in Malta  a son of the late, Ernest (Sam) Roberts and  Janette (Conner) Roberts.  Phillip was a retired factory worker and attended the Church Of The Gospel Ministry in McConnelsville. He enjoyed...

Aug 5, 2023

Cynthia Anne (Walker) Engram, age 67, of Grove City, Ohio passed away as the result of numerous diseases at the Doctors West Hospital on August 5, 2023.  She was the daughter of Leroy and Margaret (Mayle) Walker in Chesterhill, Ohio. She leaves behind her husband of 49 years, Thomas E. Engram of Grove City, Ohio, three sons, Thomas E....

Aug 2, 2023

Leona Mae Lett 93, of McConnelsville passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 2, 2023  at Riverside Landing in McConnelsville surrounded by her family. Leona was born Jan 12, 1930 in Amesville  to Chloris and Elliott Mayle. She graduated from  M&M High School in 1948. She was a homemaker and was employed at Buckeye Supply Co. in Zanesville...

Jul 31, 2023

Karen A. Collins, 54, of McConnelsville passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home. She was born March 31, 1969 in Zanesville. Karen was a member of the Morgan Baptist Church. She is survived by her father, Harry Collins of McConnelsville; mother, Carolyn Casto of Junction City;  two daughters, Karen King and Tina King both of Circleville;  one...

Jul 30, 2023

Donald Lloyd Richardson, age 88, of Baltimore, Ohio, (previously of Chesterhill, Ohio) went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Fairhope Hospice and Palliative Care Pickering House, in Lancaster, Ohio. Don was born on July 27, 1935, in DeGraff, Ohio, by his parents, the late Mary Bell (Williams) and Anthony Howard Richardson.

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Jul 29, 2023

Mark R. Thompson, 47, of Malta, passed away on Sat. July 29, 2023 at his residence in Malta.  He was born on May 16, 1976 in Beverly, Ohio to the late James and Exie Reed Thompson.  He worked for IBEW Local Union # 71 in Columbus and was currently working for Service Electric Co. in Indiana.  He was a...

Jul 28, 2023

Mary "Mic" Ewing, 86, of Beverly, formerly of McConnelsville passed away July 28, 2023 at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville. She was born May 9, 1937 in Cleveland a daughter of the late, Clorindo "Molly" Molina and Eileen Manzell Molina. Mic was a homemaker and a member of the St. James Catholic Church in McConnelsville. She enjoyed playing...

Jul 28, 2023

Robert "Bobby" Potteiger, 63 of Malta, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, July 28, 2023. Bobby was a devoted employee to Miba Bearings for over 20 years. He loved the outdoors, riding on his motorcycle and off-roading in his side by side. Bobby enjoyed spending time with friends and family, making everyone around him laugh....

Jul 27, 2023

David E. Eddleblute, 73, of Stockport, passed away on Thurs, July 27, 2023 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Newark, Ohio.  He was born on Oct 7, 1949 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Paul and Donna Mummey Eddleblute.  He worked at Gould and then retired from Miba Bearings after 49 years.  He also started and ran his own...

Jul 25, 2023

Norma Dolores Sephfus, 88, of Amesville, passed away Tues. July 25, 2023 at Rockland Ridge in Belpre OH.  She was born Oct. 5, 1934 to the late Elmer and Elzina (Mayle) Hill in Rendville, OH.  She was a cook, bus driver, and custodian at Warren Local Schools and attended Bethel Wesleyan Church in Amesville OH. She is survived by...

Jul 23, 2023

Shirley A. McKee Schumacher 88, of Zanesville , passed away at 11:37 p.m. July 23, 2023 at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville. She was born June 5, 1935 in Columbus the daughter of the late Ralph Spillman and Louella Herron. She was a clerk at Zanesville Glass for 20 years  and attended the First Presbyterian Church in McConnelsville, received her...

Jul 23, 2023

Carl Stephen Patterson "Steve", 60, of Columbus, passed away Sun. July 23, 2023 at his residence.  He was born Aug. 19, 1962 to Carl and Ruth (Mayle) Patterson in Columbus OH. He retired from the Kroger bakery department in Columbus OH. He is survived by his mother Ruth (Mayle) Patterson, wife of 17 years, Ella "Chris" Patterson of the...

Jul 23, 2023

Lawrence H. McCreary, 91, of Malta, passed away Sun. July 23, 2023 at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville. He was born Feb. 7, 1932 to the late Nolan and Amelia (Weber) McCreary in Columbus, OH.  He was a self-employed contractor with a specialty in plaster and stucco. He was also a member of the McConnelsville Eagles #2187. He is survived...

Jul 21, 2023

Dave Tuttle, 58, of McConnelsville passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at the Riverside Hospital in Columbus. He was born December 23, 1964 in Beverly, a son of the late Bob Tuttle and Jane Balderson Tuttle. Dave was a 1983 graduate of Morgan High School. He worked most of his life in the oil field. Most recently he worked...

Jul 21, 2023

Linda B. Drake, 76, of Malta, passed away Fri. July 21, 2023 at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville.  She was born Apr. 18, 1947 to the late Donald and Mary Baker.  She worked for Morgan Local School District as an aide at Homer-Union, then Malta, and retired from Central Office. She was also a volunteer at West Elementary. She enjoyed...

Jul 19, 2023

Janice K. Harper, 88, of McConnelsville, passed away on Weds, July 19, 2023 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  She was born on Jan. 5, 1935 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late William and Jean Ann Cross Creager.  She worked in many different positions with in the Morgan Local School District, retiring from the central office.  She...

Jul 17, 2023

Diane Coplan, 73, of Columbus, died on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 12:08 P.M. at the Doctors Hospital in Columbus.  She was born on June 26, 1950 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Delbert and Ruth Shaffer Dixon.  She was a retired Correction Officer for the State of Ohio in Columbus for 25 years.  She is preceded in death...