obituaries

Sep 30, 2025

Sheila Ann Graham, 89, formerly of McConnelsville, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, in Westerville.

She was born on September 5, 1936, in Malta, Ohio, the daughter of the late C. Dwight McIntire and Vera Newton Janes.

Sheila retired as a teacher's aide from McConnelsville Elementary School. She was a member of McKendree Methodist...

Sep 22, 2025

Kent J. Earich  85, of Malta, passed away September 22, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born February 16, 1940 in Morgan County  the son of the late, Delmer Earich and Donna Price Earich. He was the  co owner of Earich Lumber Company which was founded in 1947, put in a sawmill in 1956 and continued to...

Sep 22, 2025

David L. Price, 67, of Malta, passed away on Mon, Sept. 22, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on Feb. 26, 1958 in Zanesville to the late Paul William and Norma Hunter Price.  He worked for over 30 years out of the Laborers Union Local #530 of Zanesville.  He is survived by a son Arron Price of Sunbury,...

Sep 20, 2025

Carol Conn Newberry, 77, of McConnelsville, passed away on Sat, Sept. 20, 2025 at her residence.  She is survived by 2 step-sons, David Newberry of London and Roy Newberry of Bellefontaine, a step-daughter, Tanara Wiseman of Vinton.  Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville is handling a caring cremation for the family.

Sep 19, 2025

Debra J. Croston Brent, 64, of McConnelsville, passed away Fri. Sept. 19, 2025 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born July 10, 1961 to the late Philip and Shirley Mayle Croston in Chesterhill, OH. She was a supervisor at Dennison Univ. and a member of the Chesterhill Church of Christ. She is survived by her...

Sep 18, 2025

Bryan Keith Mayle, 66, a beloved husband, son, father, brother, and papaw, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 18, 2025. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Malta, Ohio. Bryan was born September 20, 1958, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Robert and Mary Mayle. He attended Morgan High...

Sep 17, 2025

Juanita M. "Windy" Vance, 76 of McConnelsville, passed away on Weds, Sept, 17, 2025 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  She was born on June 11, 1949 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late David and Janet Blevins Auxier.  She spent her life as a homemaker and loved spending time with all her family and grandchildren.  She...

Sep 14, 2025

Kathryn Sidwell, 84, of Malta passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025  at her home. She was born the daughter of Bob and Grace Newsom at home on the family farm in Penn Township, Morgan County, Ohio. Siblings were Clyde and Pat. She started school at McConnelsville Elementary, the family moved to Perry County and she attended the Bristol two...

Sep 13, 2025

Steven R. Swank, 67 of Malta, passed away on Sat, Sept. 13, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on Oct. 1, 1957 in Marrietta, Ohio to Don and Ina Law Swank.  He retired from Gould Inc. where he worked in the foil division.  He is survived by his parents, Don and Ina Swank of Dale, a son, Wesley...

Sep 11, 2025

Floyd W. Laychak 77, of Malta, passed away September 11, 2025 at his home. He was born June 28, 1948 in Corning, Arkansas the son of George Mike Laychak and Mary Watson Laychak. He was an appliance repairman and a masonry worker and a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, member of the Calvary Baptist Church in McConnelsville and...

Sep 5, 2025

Robert L. Patterson

5/27/1965-9/5/2025 (Age 60)

Robert Lee "Bobby" Patterson of Columbus, passed away Friday Sept. 5th at his residence. He was born to Carl and Ruth (Mayle) Patterson, of Columbus, Ohio. He retired from Chemical Abstract Services/ACS of Columbus. He is survived by his mother, Ruth (Mayle) Patterson, and Nephew, Andy (Matt) Patterson, of...

Aug 31, 2025

Sandra Kay Battle passed Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the age of 75.  She was a devoted wife and mother.  She is survived by her son Billy J. Battle, granddaughters, Erin Whitt, Mickel Jacobs, Shelby Horelocker, grandson, Billy J. Battle Jr. and 6 great grandchildren, Tegan Oliver Reed, Felix Henry Kahn, Theodore Max Kahn, Victor Horelocker, Luca Horelocker and...

Aug 29, 2025

Darl Edward Hann 71, of Malta passed away August 29, 2025 in Malta. He was born May 24, 1954 in Zanesville the son of the late, John Hann and Audrey Jones Hann. Darl established many businesses in his life time including; Hann Construction, Hann Box Works, Zann's Family Restaurant, Howard House Restaurant, Hann Manufacturing, Ohio Hardwood & Plywood Distrubution,...

Aug 29, 2025

Adam C. Shuster, 36, of McConnelsville passed away Fri. Aug. 29, 2025 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus after a long illness. He was born Nov. 23, 1988 to Danny Shuster and Tracy McDowell Reynolds in Marietta, OH. He was a VFW #4713 Aux Member and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an outdoorsman that enjoyed...

Aug 29, 2025

Robert L. Miller, 68, of Stockport, passed away Fri. Aug 29, 2025 at his residence. He was born Feb. 2, 1957 to the late Russell and Ruth Dulaney Miller in Columbus, OH. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Colleen McClure Miller of the home; 2 sons, Josh Miller of Adair, OK and Justin Miller of McConnelsville;...

Aug 28, 2025

Carmaletta "Jean" Driggs, 93, of Malta passed away  August 28, 2025 at the Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville. She was born March 26, 1932 in Noble County, Ohio  a daughter of the late, James Rossiter and  Olive Woodward Haines. Jean was a  member of the Main Street Church of Christ in McConnelsville  and was a past president of...

Aug 26, 2025

Patricia Gayle (Golcar) Tesner, 81 of McConnelsville went home to be with her Lord, August 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Douglas (Buddy) Golcar; her second husband, Troy Tesner. She leaves behind 3 sons, Bruce Golcar, James (Kim)  Golcar, Clint (Jamie) Tesner; three daughters, Carol Hill, Kyra Golcar, Cathy (Jim) Bookman; 11 grandchildren; 9...

Aug 26, 2025

Wanda M. Kennedy, 97, of Albuquerque, NM formerly of Cutler, passed away Tue. Aug. 26, 2025, at Hickory Creek of Athens. She was born June 15, 1928 to the late John and Margaret Wooten Mayle in Layman, OH. She was a member of the American Baptist International Church. She is survived by two sons, Greg Kennedy of Cutler and...

Aug 25, 2025

Eileen F. Pettet, 76, of  Malta passed away August 25, 2025 at her home. She was born September 29, 1948 in McConnelsville a daughter of the late, Bernard J. Roach and Virginia A. Biedenbaugh  Roach. Eileen worked for and retired from the Black Oak Belt Company of Crooksville. She was a very faithful Christian woman and loved riding horses....

Aug 24, 2025

Lisa M. Smedley, 54, of Chesterhill, passed away on Sun, Aug. 24, 2025 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  She was born on Dec. 30, 1970 in Marietta to Timothy and Kathy Eing Smedley.  She worked as a nurse in health care facility's around south east Ohio and was member and squad captain of the Chesterhill Vol....