obituaries

Mar 30, 2026

Kenneth E. Sinift 74, of Zanesville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 30, 2026  surrounded by family. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Maxine Sinift; his sister, Karen Reed; his grandson, Ethan Kuntz; and great grandchild baby, Avenetti; as well as his little dog, Rascal. Kenny was born in Logan,...

Mar 30, 2026

Tracy A. Lindimore 66, of McConnelsville, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at his home following a short illness. He was born February 27, 1960 in Zanesville the son of, Edward Lindimore and Nancy Treadway Lindimore. Surviving are his parents; his wife of 44 years, Elaine Coyle Lindimore; his children, Whitney (Michael) Price of Sebring, Florida, Tyrell (Lauren) Lindimore...

Mar 28, 2026

Mary Lou Custer 88, of McConnelsville passed away at 6:05 a.m. March 28, 2026 at her home. She was born September 20, 1937 in Dillonvale, Ohio the daughter of the late, James Dlouhy and Louise Kaiser.  She is survived by one son, Jeffery Scott Custer of McConnelsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Mar 27, 2026

Velma Jean Swain, 97, of Stockport passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Riverside Landing Nursing & Rehab in McConnelsville. She was born May 26, 1928 in Perry County a daughter of the late, Harvey Moore and Bessie Cavinee Moore. Velma had worked for 20 years at Phillips Industries in Malta and attended the Chesterhill Nazarene Church.  She...

Mar 25, 2026

Maxine M. Bankes 94, of Zanesville, formerly of Malta, passed away peacefully March 25, 2026 at the Helen Purcell Home in Zanesville. She was born January 4, 1932 in Morgan County the daughter of the late, Branson Cramblit and Gladys Murphy Cramblit.  She was a housewife and a member of the Morgan County Widow's Group. She is survived by...

Mar 23, 2026

Kathy “Kacy” S. Cunningham, born August 6, 1956, passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 23, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Sylvia A. Cunningham (Greer) and Harley L. Cunningham. Kacy was known for her dedication and strong work ethic, retiring from Gould/Miba after an incredible 50 years of service. Kacy is survived...

Mar 22, 2026

Shirley Mae (Nichols) Norman, 84, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1941, in Athens County, Ohio. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was married to her husband, William K. Norman for 50 years and dedicated her life to caring for her family and home....

Mar 19, 2026

John W. Peters, 92, of Washington, W.V., formerly of McConnelsville passed away March 19, 2026 at the Arcadia Valley Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Coolville. He was born October 16, 1933 in Cleveland a son of the late, John Killer and Olga Mays Killer. He was a retired home builder  and was a U. S. Air Force veteran of...

Mar 17, 2026

John Cox, 71, of Chesterhill, passed away at his residence on Tues. Mar. 17, 2026. He was born to the late James W. Cox and Phyllis J. Miller Cox in Ashland, KY on May 10, 1954. He was in the U.S. Army and was an avid coon hunter. He is survived by his significant other, Connie Harper of the home;...

Mar 15, 2026

Randall D. Haines 66, of McConnelsville passed away at 6:34 a.m. March 15, 2026 at his home.He was born March 3, 1960 in Washington County the son of the late Ernest Bud Haines and Helen Ellison Haines. He was retired from AEP in Moundsville, West Virginia. He is survived by his sons, Hiram (Jenny) Haines and Adam Haines; grandchild,...

Mar 15, 2026

Mary Ellen VanHorn, 82, of Chesterhill, passed away Sun. Mar. 15, 2026, at her residence. She was born Mar. 7, 1944, in Chesterhill and was a Home Health Aide. She is survived by her husband Richard L. VanHorn of the home; 2 sons, Todd and Carl VanHorn, both of Chesterhill; daughter, Sherry White of Beverly; 2 brothers, Jim Byers of...

Mar 14, 2026

Jennie K. Cook, 82 of Chesterhill, passed away, Sat. Mar. 14, 2026, at her residence. She was born Apr 8, 1943, to the late Homer Cook and Lorna Hill Cook in Chesterhill. She attended Bliss Business College, and worked at Nelsonville Correctional Facility and Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling. She was also in the trucking and farming business. She is...

Mar 13, 2026

Danny Liff was born December 30th, 1944 in Zanesville, Ohio.

He passed away a faithful member of Jehovah's Witnesses and looked forward confidently to the prospect of a future life without end, knowing that such a blessed time is in the near future.  He had faith that his death was but a short nap until he will...

Mar 11, 2026

Sharon Sue Semon 83, of Malta passed away peacefully at 2:12 p.m. March 11, 2026 at her home. She was born October 5, 1942 in McConnelsville the daughter of the late Delbert Roberts and Helen Fox.  She is survived by her husband Carl, whom she married December 30, 1960; son, Craig William (Jennifer);  daughter, Kristin Arlene; grandchildren, Cassandra Semon...

Mar 8, 2026

Nellie Louise Singer Flowers, 104, of Stewart, OH passed away peacefully at home Sun. Mar. 8, 2026. She was born Feb. 17, 1922 to the late Francis and Lenora Pearl Singer, Sr. in Washington County, OH. She is survived by one son, Allen (Joyce) Flowers of Glouster; daughters, Deborah Flowers of Stewart, Sherry (Richard) Morgan of South Carolina, Velma Hill...

Mar 7, 2026

Gordon Dale II, 68, of McConnelsville, passed away Sat. Mar. 7, 2026 at Riverside Landing in McConnelsville. He was born April 21, 1957 in Delaware. He was a truck driver and served in the U.S. Navy. Stone-Matheney Funeral Home is handling a caring cremation; to send a note of condolence, please visit www.matheneyfh.com.

Feb 21, 2026

Pearl Edward “Butch” Berry, 78, of New Lexington, passed away on Sat, Feb. 21, 2026 at his residence. He was born on March 28, 1947 in Columbus to the late Howard and Beatrice Fitch Berry. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and attended the Bear Run Baptist Church in New Lexington. He was...

Feb 21, 2026

Bonnie J. Westfall, 83 of Malta, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 21, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 6, 1942 in Athens, Ohio to the late Lawrence "Willard" Skinner and Beulah (Boudinot) Skinner.

Bonnie married Orlie R. Westfall on May 6, 1961 who preceded her in death 11 years ago. ...

Feb 20, 2026

Paul Edward Hopkins, 77, of McConnelsville, passed away on Fri, Feb. 20, 2026 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born on March 30, 1948 in Zanesville to the late Paul A. and Virginia Drake Hopkins. He worked for over 44 years for the IBEW Local 71 and was proud to be a Union Member. He was a member...

Feb 20, 2026

Roy M. Nutter, 96, of McConnelsville, passed away on Fri, Feb. 20, 2026 at his residence. He was born on Feb. 3, 1930 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Roy Nutter and Eula Purdue Nutter. He worked as an over the road truck driver and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. He is...