All Obituaries

Shirley Ann Wilson, 83, of Thornville died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in her home with her devoted daughter by her side. She was born one of 17 children on March 19, 1939, in Roseville to the late John and Edith (Riffle) Rosser. Shirley was a loving soul, a darling mother, and a dedicated grandmother. She spent her life making a home for her family. She leaves behind a love so strong it continues to comfort her family even though she is gone. Left behind to...

Marilyn K. Williams, 86, of Roseville, Ohio died at 10:35 AM, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness. She was born on Tuesday, December 10, 1935 in Roseville, the daughter of the late Donald H. Wagstaff and Evelyn (nee: Tracy) Wagstaff Sowers. Marilyn as a homemaker, taking great pride in caring for her husband and children. She was an amazing cook and baker, always having baked goods for everyone. Marilyn was also a meticulous housekeeper,...

Michael Keith Williamson, Sr., 73, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 9:09 PM, Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Genesis Somerset ED. He was born January 13, 1949 in Zanesville,  the son of the late Wilbur and Eileen (nee: Rhodes) Williamson. Mike had retired from Cooper-Standard Company in New Lexington where he had worked as a set-up person on the machines for 40 years.  He had served our country and defended our freedom in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, serving in the 3rd Tank...

Edward Dean Love, 59, of Roseville, died in the afternoon hours of Friday, May 27, 2022, at his home with his family by his side following a ten-month long battle with cancer. CANCER SUCKS He was born one of ten sons, on August 21, 1962, to the late, Herman and Margaret (Wilson) Love. Eddie spent many years as an employee of Beaumont Bros Pottery until an injury left him unable to do so. Until his recent illness, he worked for Value Auto Auction in Crooksville. At his heart, Eddie was a...

Betty Ruth Mauller, 83, of Roseville, Ohio died at 11:07 AM, Thursday, May 19, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born Friday, September 9, 1938 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Charles and Martha (nee: Dennis) Kinney. Betty was a former employee of Essex Wire in Zanesville and her most last job was as a transit driver for Perry County Childrens’ Services.  In her younger days, she was an avid fisherman.  She loved to crochet ( she could...

Donna June Peck, 83, of Crooksville, peacefully died in her sleep in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 12, 2022, at her home. She was born one of twelve children on May 17, 1938, to the late, Francis and Anna (Pugh) Whitehead. Donna spent her working years accomplishing secretarial duties for Armco Steel Corp and the Hull Pottery Co. Above all, Donna was a woman of immense and deep faith. Her devotion to her Church and her family were unparalleled. Caring for her children and...

Alan Joseph ‘Joe’ Talbot, 72, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 6:10 PM, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Sterling Suites in Zanesville following an extended illness. He was born January 25, 1950 in Zanesville the son of the late Robert M. and Georgianna Mae (nee: Lentz) Talbot. Joe retired from the Cesco Plant of Ferro Corporation in Crooksville where had been a supervisor.  He was a member of First Hope United Methodist Church in Crooksville. Joe loved music and , in his younger...

Robert Lee Ungemach, 69, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Roseville died at 4:18 PM, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at his home. He was born October 1, 1952 in Zanesville, the son of the late Robert and Bonibelle (nee: Allard) Ungemach. He was a 1970 graduate of Roseville High School, which was the last class to graduate from the school.  He had worked as a tool and die maker at the family pottery, Ungemach Pottery in Roseville.  In 1987, Lee and his wife, Debbie, established Alpine...

Timmy A. ‘Red’ Dillinger, 65, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 8:09 PM, Friday, April 15, 2022 at Genesis ER in  Somerset following a brief illness. He was born Sunday, July 29, 1956 in Zanesville, the son of the late Clarence and Virginia (nee: Moody) Dillinger. Tim was a self-employed painter and carpenter.  He had also worked at the Crooksville Auto Auction and Rent Smart in New Lexington.  He was well known as a very accomplished lead guitarist for several local...

Ralph Lee Allen, 92, of Crooksville, peacefully died in the afternoon hours of Monday, April 11, 2022, in his home, surrounded with the comfort of his family. He was born one of two sons on February 11, 1930, in Crooksville to the late Perle and Gladys (Sherrick) Allen. Ralph was a man of many accomplishments; you cannot drive around Perry County without seeing his impact. For more than 30 years he was the owner and operator of the Crooksville Coal Company. With immense appreciation he...