obituaries

May 25, 2025

ROTHWELL Robert James Rothwell III (Bob), age 79 of Cutler, Ohio died of cancer related to contaminated water exposure during his service at Camp Lejeune on May 25, 2025.  He was born in Syracuse, New York on November 19, 1945 to LaVerne and Robert Rothwell Jr.

He began his life as he ended it, in love with...

May 23, 2025

Edward J. Weinert, 77, of McConnelsville, passed away on Fri, May 23, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on Jan. 4, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Marion and Rita Broeding Weinert.  He retired from General Motors Corp. in Dayton.  He is survived by his sister, Clarann Weinert of Cincinnatti and several friends from all over the...

May 22, 2025

Hugh A. Motz, 87, of McConnelsville, passed away on Thurs, May 22, 2025 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  He was born on July 4, 1937 in Hackney to the late Truman and Vera Wilson Motz.  He retired after over 30 years from Globe in Waterford and worked at Taylor Woodcraft and the Morgan Local School Dist....

May 21, 2025

Barbara D. Tyson, 69, of Crooksville, passed away on Weds, May 21, 2025 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  She was born on June 13, 1955 in Zanesville to the late Charles and Donna Parker Nelson.  She is survived by her significant other, Howard McCormick of the home, daughters, Naomi Janes of Malta and Wendy Adams of...

May 3, 2025

Loren Shawn Adams, 50, of Malta, passed away on Sat. May 3, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on Dec. 15, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio to Marvin and Lorita Lydelle Adams.  He worked as a self-employed Truck Driver.  He is survived by his mother, Lorita Adams of Malta, ex-wife and friend, Lori Miller of Malta, step-daughter, Kaley Robertson,...

Apr 30, 2025

Bruce P. Kukec, 68, of Malta, passed away on Weds, April 30, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on June 12, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph and Joan Utz Kukec.  He worked in the construction field specializing in foundations.  He is survived by a son Joey Kukec of North Olmsted and a brother, Mark Kukec...

Apr 22, 2025

Troy A. Dunlap, 61, of Waterford, passed away at his residence on Tues, April 22, 2025.  He was born on March 15, 1964 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Wanda Raines Lacey.  He enjoyed watching Nascar, Motorcycles, Bowling, TV, Truck Pulls, Demo Derby's and loved the Navy and Ohio State Football.  He is survived by a brother, Jim (Cody)...

Apr 21, 2025

Bonnie Lee Schaad (Babb), age 76, of McConnellsville, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at Marietta Memorial Hospital.   Born July 13th, 1948 and adopted by the late Kermit and Ruby Babb (Turrill) in Marietta, OH.  A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, retired educator, and of Catholic faith, she spent her life devoted to...

Apr 16, 2025

Jo Ann Mayle, 66, of Amesville, passed away Wed. Apr. 16, 2025 at her residence. She was born June 1, 1958 to the late Luther and Carma Kennedy Mayle in Columbus OH. She is survived by her son, Larry Mayle Jr. of Chesterhill; 4 daughters, Rachael Mayle of Athens, Jennifer Mayle of Athens, Mary Mayle of Munnsville, NY, and...

Apr 13, 2025

Chloeanna B. Weiner, 74, of Malta, passed away on Sun, April 13, 2025 at the OSU Hospital in Columbus.  She was born on Aug. 3, 1950 in Marietta, Ohio to the late William and Roxie Russell Pettit. She was a member of the Saint James Catholic Church in McConnelsville and worked for the Morgan Local School District.  She is...

Apr 8, 2025

Conda L. Jago, 63, of Amesville, passed away Tues. Apr. 8, 2025 at Kimes Nursing and Rehab in Athens, OH. She was born Sept. 15, 1961 to Ashia and Clara Louise Massey Jago in Athens. She is survived by her father, Ashia Jago of Amesville; 3 sons, Taren Dwaine Reindl of Nelsonville, Trey Joel Reindl of Amesville, and Derick...

Apr 7, 2025

David E. Jones, 85, of Malta, passed away on Mon, April 7, 2025 at the Riverside Hospital in Columbus.  He was born on Jan. 22, 1940 in Elliotts Crossroads to the late Floyd and Maxine Wade Jones.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired after 45 years from Mar Zane Inc.  He is survived by his wife of...

Apr 3, 2025

MARIAN SUE (SUSY) AND TERRY l BRAGG

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved parents Marian Sue (Susy) and Terry L. Bragg of McConnelsville within an hour apart of each other on Thursday, April 3 at their home surrounded by their children and grandchildren due to health issues. Susy was born...

Apr 3, 2025

MARIAN SUE (SUSY) AND TERRY l BRAGG

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved parents Marian Sue (Susy) and Terry L. Bragg of McConnelsville within an hour apart of each other on Thursday, April 3 at their home surrounded by their children and grandchildren due to health issues. Susy was born...

Mar 29, 2025

Danny Lee Denney, age 69, passed away on March 29, 2025in the care of his loving family. Danny was born September 6, 1955 in Columbus, OH. to the late James L. and Patty L. Reames Denney. He was retires from Schottensteins/Value City Department Stores. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going fishing and going to antique stores. He...

Mar 27, 2025

Everett J. Greer, passed away on March 27, 2025 at the Children's Hospital in Columbus.  He is survived by his parents, Hunter and Hanna Snyder Greer, a brother, Bjorn Greer, maternal grandparents, Cory and Beth Snyder and paternal grandparents, Bub and Amanda Greer.

Mar 26, 2025

Paul R. Bennett, 70, of McConnelsville, passed away peacefully at his home on Weds, March 26, 2025.  He was born on Sept. 21, 1954 in Chesterhill to the late Delbert and Jean Worthington Bennett.  He was a graduate of Morgan High School Class of 1973.  He loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, landscaping, watching Nation Geographic as well as...

Mar 26, 2025

Geraldine "Tootsie" Tabler, 95, of Belpre, passed away Weds, Mar. 26, 2025 at the Washington County Home in Marietta, OH. She was born Feb. 28, 1930 to the late Ira Harris and Katherine Tabler Harris in Kilvert, OH.  She retired from Mark Rest Center in McConnelsville and was a member of Liberty United Brethren Church in Chesterhill.  She is...

Mar 23, 2025

Rick E. Mendenhall, 71, of Crooksville, passed away on Sun, March 23, 2025 at the Genesis Hospital.  He was born on Feb.14, 1954 in Zanesville to the late Carl and Patty Jones Mendenhall.  He worked as an IBEW Electrician and retired from Columbus Southern Electric.  He was a member of the McConnelsville Eagles 2387, VFW Aux Post 4713, Sons...

Mar 23, 2025

Alex M. Wynstra Sr., 62, of Chesterhill, passed away Mar. 23, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Sept. 8, 1962 to the late Alex and Evelyn Matheny Wynstra in Lansing, MI. Alex enjoyed working on cars and was a Senior Master Nissan Technician at Dutro Ford. He is survived by his wife of...