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Mary R. (Hambel)  Funk

Mary R. (Hambel) Funk

Jun 10, 2023

Mary R. Funk, 80, of McConnelsville passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 23, 1942, in Morgan County, a daughter of the late, Joe Hambel and Ruth Jackson Hambel. Mary was a graduate of the M & M High School Class of 1960. She was retired...

Jared Joseph Ferguson

Jared Joseph Ferguson

Jun 4, 2023

Jared Joseph Ferguson 83, of McConnelsville, passed away on June 4, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jared was born  February 15, 1940, son of the late Galen Ferguson and  Eleanor Walls Ferguson. Jared and Karen (Spencer) Ferguson were united in marriage on April 16, 1985. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jan...

Clara Louise Jago

Clara Louise Jago

Jun 4, 2023

Clara Louise Jago, 86, of Amesville, passed away on Sun, June 4, 2023 at the O'Bleness Hospital in Athens.  She was born on March 13, 1937 in Chesterhill, Ohio to the late Deighton and Dorothy Chapman Massey.  She worked for over 32 years at the Amesville Elementary School as a teacher's aide and Librarian.  She was a member of...

Mildred "Middy" Mayle

Mildred "Middy" Mayle

Jun 2, 2023

Mildred (Middie) Mayle of Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Raymond Joe and Ruetta Harris Parsons, was born in Bebee, Ohio, Athens County, October 22, 1927, and departed this life at The Oaks at Bethesda on June 2, 2023, at the age of 95 years, 7 months, and 10 days. Mildred suffered from a variety of illnesses for several...

Margaret L. Mayle

Margaret L. Mayle

May 26, 2023

Margaret L. Mayle, 71, of Cutler, passed away on Fri, May 26, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on May 7, 1952 in Cutler, Ohio to the late Woodrow and Edna Holden Winters.  She worked for the Warren Local School Dist. Where she was a cook at the Cutler School.  She was a member of the Cutler Mission...

Jan E. (Ferguson)  Ellis

Jan E. (Ferguson) Ellis

May 24, 2023

Jan E. Ellis, 72, of McConnelsville passed away May 24, 2023 at the James Cancer Hospital  in Columbus. She was born April 14, 1951 in Zanesville to the late, Galen Ferguson and Eleanor Walls Ferguson.  Jan was retired from the First National Bank in McConnelsville where she had worked for over 22 years.  She was a member of the...

Vondele Richards

Vondele Richards

May 19, 2023

VonDele Richards, 89, of Stockport, passed away on Fri, May 19, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on Jan. 6, 1934 in Creston, Ohio to the late Paul and Ruth Rock Robert.  She worked for many different places in Morgan County and retired as a Home Care Giver.  She is survived by her husband of 57 Years, Ronald...

Amy C. French

Amy C. French

May 18, 2023

Amy Charlene French, 62, of Poplar Ridge Road, Malta, lost a valiant fight with cancer Thursday evening, May 18, 2023, at the home of her parents.  She was born on February 11, 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona, where her father was serving in the United States Air Force.  Amy was the beloved daughter of Harold Dean "Frenchee" and Alice Helen...

Sally Jean (Kangas)  Woodard

Sally Jean (Kangas) Woodard

May 17, 2023

On May 17, 2023, surrounded by family, Sally Jean Woodard, 86 of Malta went to be with her savior. She was born July 27, 1936 in Santoy, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles Richard Kangas and Wanda Bridget Kangas. She graduated from McLuney School as Salutatorian and took a job at Finley Packing Plant where she met the...

Carol S. Ross

Carol S. Ross

May 17, 2023

Carol S. Ross, 80, of Zanesville, passed away on Weds, May 17, 2023 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  She was born on Oct 15, 1942 in Malta, Ohio to the late Ivan and Norma Matheney Dozer.  She was a hair dresser in her early years and then retired in 2012 after 25 years at Kmart in South Zanesville. ...

Harold Wendell Gage

Harold Wendell Gage

May 17, 2023

Harold Wendell Gage, 82, of Chesterhill, passed away on Weds, May 17, 2023 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  He was born on Feb. 7, 1941 in Bartlett, Ohio to the late Harold and Dorothy Fleming Gage.  He worked as a truck driver in the oil fields and retired from Robinson Construction in Bartlett.  He was a...

Vickie L. Kleinert

Vickie L. Kleinert

May 16, 2023

Vickie L. Kleinert, 59 of Beverly passed away unexpectantly at the Marietta Memorial Hospital on Tues, May 16, 2023.  She was born on Aug. 21, 1963 in Beverly, Ohio to the late James and Maxine Allen Riggs.  She was a 1981 Graduate of Fort Frye High School and spent her life enjoying her work as a baby sitter.  She...

Matthew T. Bellville

Matthew T. Bellville

May 11, 2023

Matthew T. Bellville, 53, of McConnelsville, passed away on Thurs, May 11, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on March 28, 1970 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Robert and Mary Ann Aber Bellville. He was a case manager and RN at the Marietta Memorial Hospital.  Matt took much pride in his work and enjoyed his job and...

Betty Lou Larrick

Betty Lou Larrick

May 6, 2023

Betty Lou Larrick, 96 of Malta, passed away on Sat, May 6, 2023 at the Highland Oaks Nursing home In McConnelsville.  She was born on July 14, 1926 in McConnelsville, Ohio to the late James and Rilla Sutton Ashton.  She retired after 32 years from Malta Manufacturing in Malta and was a member of the Malta Bible Church and...

Terry T. Zumbro

Terry T. Zumbro

May 5, 2023

Terry T. Zumbro, 84, of Chesterhill, passed away on Fri, May 5, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on May 8, 1938 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Doris and Helen Penrose Zumbro.  He retired as a maintenance Forman from Gould Inc. after 35 years and was a member of the Chesterhill Nazarene Church.  He is survived by...

Steve L. Nichols

Steve L. Nichols

May 3, 2023

Steve L. Nichols 71, of Malta, passed away at his home on May 3, 2023. He was born April 14, 1952 in Zanesville the son of the late Elvin Nichols and Mary Lou Fitch Nichols. He was a truck driver, he loved to ride motorcycles, camping, old classic cars, and most of all he loved his grandchildren. He is...

Melvin J. Miller

Melvin J. Miller

Apr 30, 2023

Melvin J. Miller 87, of McConnelsville passed away April 30, 2023 at the Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born August 31, 1935 in Stark County the son of the late, Joseph M. Miller and Lydia Kurtz Miller. He was a farmer and a contractor and a past member of the Ebenezer Mennonite Church. He is survived by four...

Mary R. Brill

Mary R. Brill

Apr 29, 2023

Mary Ruth Brill, 88, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Sat. April 29, 2023.  She was born on Aug. 21, 1934 in Reinersville, Ohio. The daughter of the late Scott Brill and Nettie (Alva) Pickenpaugh.  She was known affectionately by her friends and co-workers as Ruthie.  She was the most amazing cook her family and friends...

Helen D. Loeffler

Helen D. Loeffler

Apr 29, 2023

Helen D. Loeffler, 86, of The Plains, passed away on Sat, April 29, 2023 at the Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Athens.  She was born on Aug. 22, 1936 in Chesterhill, Ohio to the late James Stobart Jr. and Ila Vorhies Stobart.  She worked for many years at the Goodyear Plant in Logan.  She is survived by her sister,...

Carl David Senkbeil

Carl David Senkbeil

Apr 28, 2023

Carl David Senkbeil, 73, of Glouster, passed away Fri. April 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born Feb. 24, 1950 to the late Arnold and Florence (Rivard) Senkbeil.  He is survived by a brother, Kerry Senkbeil of Florida, 2 sisters, Marlane Gardner of Michigan, Julie Millard of Arizona and significant other Deborah McCall of Glouster.  He is preceded...

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