All Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Timmy Lee Halderman Timmy Lee Halderman, a loving husband, devoted father, and skilled craftsman, bid farewell to this world on September 7, 2023. Born on June 28, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, Timmy's legacy will forever be remembered by those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Tim was a man of many talents and found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. His passion for the outdoors led him to become an avid hunter and fisherman, finding solace and fulfillment in...

Brenda Lu Verhey, 55, of New Concord, died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. She was born, on October 10, 1967, to her parents, Charles “Chuck” and Rhea “Rose” (Wood) Pitcock. Following earning her master’s degree from Ohio University, Brenda became an accomplished professional, she spent the next decades of her life dedicated to the care and successful managing of several...

Douglas Nelson Lavezza, 77, of Nashport, Ohio, formerly of Hanover, Pennsylvania, passed away at 11:55 PM, Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark following a long battle with cancer. He was born December 26, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland, the first son of the late John and Ruth Louise (nee: Nelson) Lavezza. Doug retired from BAE Systems in York, Pennsylvania where he worked the federal contract supplying The Bradley assembly line. He served our country in the US Army...

Michael Allen Owens (Mike), 56, of Newark, Ohio passed away unexpectedly August 10th, 2023. He was born July 3, 1967 to the late William Denzil and Janet (nee: Endsley) Chalfant. Mike enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with nature when he wasn’t watching NASCAR. His free spirit was something those around him loved most. He was a part of the Salvation Army and loved caring for and supporting those in his community. He was a very hard worker while his body allowed and was passionate...

Keith Allen Peck, Sr., 52, of Crooksville died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center following a years long battle with congestive heart failure. He was born one of six children on October 17, 1970, to his parents, the late Donis and Donna (Whitehead) Peck. Keith was an incredibly hard worker, spending over two decades as an arborist--with his gained knowledge of the trade, Keith opened his own business called...

George Wilson Steimer, 79, of Crooksville died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison House following an extended illness. He was born one of five children on August 30, 1943, to his late parents, Paul and Dortha (Thompson) Steimer. George was a great man; he loved his family dearly and was an incredibly hard worker. He was an iron worker by trade, working many years in the industry, he then took that experience and opened his own fabricating...

Craig Carson Watts, 70, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his residence. He was born January 23, 1953 in Zanesville, the youngest son of the late James Emmett and Louise Marie (nee: Carson) Watts. Craig was a 1972 graduate of Crooksville High School.  He worked as an interstate truck driver, hauling produce until he became disabled.  He enjoyed traveling around Southeastern Ohio, visiting friends...

Jerry Lee Donaldson, 79, of Dresden, died Friday morning, July 14, 2023, at Ohio State Hospital East.  Jerry, was born to Lester and Edith (Lanning) Donaldson on March 7, 1944, in Roseville.  He went to high school in Crooksville, graduating in 1963 and joined the Navy after graduation.  He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War as an electrician’s mate.  He circled the world several times and was a member of the Neptune’s club. Following military...

Edna Louise Aichele, 71, of Crooksville died in the early morning hours of July 8, 2023, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born on June 6, 1952, in Mason City, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Edward D. Loggins, Sr., and Dorothea McClelland. Edna spent her working life as a staff writer for the Zanesville Times Recorder and many years as a bartender at the VFW Post 9090 in Crooksville, as well as babysat many of the people in the area. Edna was...

Faye Jean Morical, 79, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Roseville, passed away at 6:49 PM, Friday, July 7, 2023 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born October 27, 1943 in Dresden, the daughter of the late Milton R. and Faylene M. (nee: Ulry) Moore. Faye retired from Cedar Hill Nursing Home in Zanesville where worked as a rehabilitation aide.  In her leisure time, she enjoyed coloring and bingo.   She was Baptist by faith.  Faye was a devoted and loving wife,...