obituaries

Aug 23, 2025

Bonnie Kay White Fouss 77, of McConnelsville passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Ohio State University Hospital  in Columbus. She was born August 3, 1948 in Morgan County the daughter of the late, John Haines and Hazel Harris Haines. Bonnie was a Postal Carrier for the US Postal service and a licensed Hairdresser. She is survived by her...

Aug 18, 2025

Lois J. Simmons, 88, of Nelsonville formerly of Chesterhill, passed away Mon. Aug.18, 2025 at her residence.  She was born Nov. 9, 1936 to the late Marion and Thelma Scott Walker in Strabane, PA. She worked as a cook at Marion Elementary in Chesterhill and South Elementary. She was a member of Liberty United Brethren Church, was an avid...

Aug 16, 2025

Shirley Gibson, 86, of Malta passed away August 16, 2025 at her home. She was born March 26, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio a daughter of the late Grey Hylton and Alvera Belle Cupp. Shirley had worked as a nurse's aid and caregiver for many years. She was a member of the Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church  and loved her church...

Aug 10, 2025

Shawn L. Lobaugh,  59, of McConnelsville passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025  at the Riverside Landing Care Center  after a mercifully short battle with a very aggressive cancer. He was born in Placerville, California on February 23, 1966 to the late, Jack and Regina Lobaugh (Goodman). Shawn spent most of his early years in the small town of Sonora,...

Aug 10, 2025

Linda Sue Bennett, 73, of McConnelsville, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 at her residence.  She was born on May 8, 1952 in Whipple, Ohio to the late Richard and Irene Morganstern Payne.  She is survived by 3 sons, Jamie Sheets of Reno, John Howell of Xenia and Russell Gavor of Oklahoma, a sister, Donna Jean Payne of...

Aug 10, 2025

Helen B. Brown 95, of Malta passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at her home. She was born March 27, 1930 in Athens County the daughter of the late, Floyd and Bessie Rosser. She worked for Ohio Division of Wildlife for 16 years. She is survived by her caregiver, Debbie Carper of McConnelsville. In addition to her parents, she...

Aug 7, 2025

John H. Kitts, 75, of Dresden, passed away on Thurs, Aug. 7, 2025 at the Ohio State University Hospital.  He was born on Oct. 11, 1949 in Charleston, W.Va. to the late Reeford and Mary Akers Kitts.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  John worked for over 35 years as the Morgan...

Aug 6, 2025

Eugene L. Tabler, 60, of Stewart, passed Weds. Aug. 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born Sept. 29, 1964 to the late Shirl and Leora Flowers Tabler in Athens, OH. He is survived by his daughter, Tosha; 3 sisters, Linda Mayle of Amesville, Cheryl Harvey of Cutler and Deitra Tabler of Stewart; and 2 grandchildren. He is preceded...

Jul 30, 2025

John Myron Leonard, 85, of Malta passed away on Weds, July 30, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on May 12, 1940 in Stockport, Ohio to the late John A. and Eva Harper Leonard.  He served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from Gould Inc. in McConnelsville.  He attended the Deerfield Presbyterian Church and was a...

Jul 26, 2025

Daniel A. Drake, beloved husband to Allison, and father to Dalaney Alyse, was taken

from them the early morning of July 26th, 2025, despite valiant efforts made by the wonderful

four who responded to his call. It will never be understood why a man of age 54, with so much

life to live,...

Jul 22, 2025

Diane Patricia White, 77, of McConnelsville, passed away on Tues, July 22, 2025 at her residence.  She was born on Nov. 1, 1947 in Columbus to the late Charles Ross and Patricia Snyder Fein.  She is survived by her daughter, Tracy McDowell Reynolds of McConnelsville, 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville is handling a...

Jul 21, 2025

Roger Alan Hallmark April 28, 1950 – July 21, 2025

Roger Alan Hallmark, 75, of McConnelsville, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Born on April 28, 1950, to the late Fredrick and Ora Lee Hoffman Hallmark, Roger lived a life rooted in service, music, and family.

A proud...

Jul 21, 2025

Albert (Al) Steven Suhoski, 76, of Malta passed away July 21,2025 at his home. Al  was born March 31, 1949 to the late, Anthony and Helen Laychak Suhoski. Al graduated from Strongsville High School  in 1967. He served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1973. After completing his service he and his parents purchased a small farm...

Jul 21, 2025

David L. Bailey, 81, of McConnelsville, passed away on Mon, July 21, 2025 at the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  He was born on Feb. 24, 1944 in Zanesville to the late Don L. and Bettie Demster Bailey.  A true servant-leader, David dedicated his life to others - through education, public safety, and community service. He was a proud Battalion...

Jul 17, 2025

Mildred C. Harlow, 86, of Stockport, passed away on Thurs, July 17, 2025 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home in McConnelsville.  She was born on March 3, 1939 in Stockport, Ohio to the late Raymond and Carol Fox McKibben.  She worked for many years as a Nurses Aid at the Mark Rest Center in McConnelsville and also did home...

Jul 12, 2025

Mary Goins, 74, of Rabbit Goins Lane- affectionately known as The Ridge- in Malta, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 4:45 p.m., surrounded by her beloved husband and sons. She was born June 2, 1951 in Marion, Ohio  a daughter of the late, Floyd Mount and Mary Draper Mount. Mary married the love of her...

Jul 12, 2025

Dwight Davis, 90, of Stockport passed away July 12, 2025 at his home of 60 years surrounded by his family. He was born November 25, 1934 in Windsor Township, Morgan County. He was  retired from the former Malta Manufacturing where he had worked for 45 years. Dwight was a long time farmer and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren...

Jul 10, 2025

Phyllis J. Taylor, 83, of Chesterhill, passed away Thur. July 10, 2025 at her residence. She was born Nov. 23, 1941 to the late Forrest "Pete" and Ruby Parsons Crawford in Vinton, OH. Bob Evans gave her the nickname "Pickle" and she worked at Riverside Landing for 18 years and was a homemaker. She loved milking cows, making cathedral...

Jul 8, 2025

Antoinette Irene Pratt, lovingly known as Toni, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 8th, 2025 at the age of 85, just weeks before her 86th birthday on July 21, 2025.

Toni was a woman of remarkable depth and warmth who touched countless lives through her kindness, charm, and the profound comfort she offered to everyone...

Jul 8, 2025

Cathrine E. Crawford, 55, of Malta, passed away on Tues, July 8, 2025 at her residence.  She was born on Sept. 18, 1969 in Pittsburgh to the late Robert and Carol Crawford.  She is survived by her Sig. Other, Joseph Frohlinger of the home, a son, Michael Crawford of Pittsburgh and a brother, Robert Crawford of Pittsburgh.  She is...