All Obituaries

Jerry W. Wayne, 78, of Crooksville, Ohio (Rosefarm) died at 6:45 PM, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House. He was born December 12, 1941 in Rosefarm, the son of the late Robert Henry and Lena Belle (nee: Barker) Wayne. Jerry worked for 23 years at Ohio Ferro-Alloy Processing Plant in Philo prior to its closing.  He then was employed at Malta Manufacturing for 17 years before his retirement.  His leisure time was spent fishing, gardening and hunting, in...

Ronald Eugene Rosser, 90, of Roseville, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his daughter’s residence in Bumpus Mills, Tennessee. He was born in Columbus, OH on Thursday, October 24, 1929, the eldest son of John Milton and Edith Marie (nee: Riffle) Rosser. Ron prided himself being born a coal miner’s son at the height of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 (The Great Crash) resulting in the Great Depression. Early in life, Ron learned the value of sacrifice...

Deborah Ann ‘Debbie’ 'Double G ' Edgell, 66, died at 8:31 PM, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Norwich, Ohio. She was born August 17, 1953 in Zanesville the daughter of the late James and Erma (nee: Sharkey) Bobb. Debbie was a former employee of ITT Higby in New Lexington where she worked for ten years as a machine operator. She was a member of the Crooksville American Legion Post 222 Auxiliary.  Debbie enjoyed gambling, especially...

Synda Sue Frame, 86, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 9:45 PM, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at SKLD New Lexington. She was born July 26, 1934 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Franklin P. and Rachel M. (nee: Clifton) Russell. Synda was a former employee of Frame’s Market where she worked in the meat department and the bakery as well as, the Crossroads Greenhouse. She was a member of Maple Ave. Christian Church in Crooksville where she had served as an elder and sang in the choir....

Donna Joyce Garris, 87, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 7:08 PM, Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  She was born at home in Perry County, the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (nee: Molihan) Pitcock. Donna was a pottery worker, having worked in most all of the local potteries.  Later, she worked as a nurse’s aide and cared for children and elderly folks in their homes.  She was an excellent cook and always enjoyed preparing large meals for...

James William Ransbottom, 67, of Roseville died Sunday, July 26, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Jim was born on October 24, 1952, the only son to the late J. Alfred and Georgiana (nee: Cannon) Ransbottom. Jim graduated with his undergraduate degree from Muskingum University and earned his juris doctor from Marshall Law School at the Cleveland State University. He spent nearly 15 Years as the managing partner of his law firm, Graham, McClelland, McCann &...

Roberta Eileen Eveland, 82, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 6:46 AM, Friday, July 24, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born May 1, 1938 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Donald and Minnie (nee: Hoops) Klingler. Roberta was a homemaker and enjoyed so many activities that were a part of that role such as sewing, crocheting and gardening.  She was a member of the former New Hope United Methodist in Crooksville where she had served as Junior Church Director,...

Elizabeth A. Niceswanger, 98, of Dublin, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville died at 5:30 AM, Sunday, July 19, 2020 at The Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin. She was born March 14, 1922 in Rosefarm, the daughter of the late Melzar and Anna (nee: Beals) Wolfe. Elizabeth was a former employee of Robinson-Ransbottom Pottery in Roseville where she worked as a bookkeeper. She was an excellent cook and greatly enjoyed traveling to many destinations.  She was a graduate of Deavertown High...

Diane Lynn Neff, 71, of Dresden died in the early morning hours on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. She was born on July 20, 1948, the eldest child of the late William and Malinda (née: Cann) Neff. Diane was a 1966 graduate of Crooksville High School and was the homecoming attendant each year of her high school and homecoming queen her senior year. Following high school graduation, Diane graduated in 1968 from the Bethesda Hospital X-ray technician program, working in various hospitals over...

Gary Charles Hicks, 84, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 2:17 AM, Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born July 7, 1936 in Crooksville, the son of the late Vaughn Hubert and Beulah (nee: Guinsler) Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a graduate of Ohio University completing there his bachelor’s degree in education. He was a well-respected teacher in the Crooksville School system for many years and was loved by his students and fellow educators.  He primarily taught 5th...