Obituaries

Jul 19, 2020

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...

Jul 12, 2020

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...

Jul 12, 2020

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....

Jul 5, 2020

Estel S. Stover, Jr., 90, of West Mifflin, PA, formerly of Crooksville, died in the evening hours of Sunday, July 5, 2020 following a life well lived.

He was born the eldest of three children to the late Estel Sr. and Katherine (née: German) Stover on June 18, 1930 in Zanesville.

Estel graduated from McLuney...

Jul 2, 2020

William Ray ‘Bill’ Tolley, Jr. , 79, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 10:29 PM, Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his residence with his beloved daughters by his side.

He was born October 10, 1940 in Crooksville, the son of the late William Ray and Rozella (nee: Cherry) Tolley, Sr.

Bill graduated from McLuney High School...

Jun 27, 2020

Ruth Ann Talbot, 91, of Crooksville, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her daughter, Marsha’s residence surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Genesis Hospice.

She was born July 16, 1928 in Crooksville, Ohio the daughter of the late Everett and Belva (nee: Hoops) Karr.

...

Jun 17, 2020

C harles David “Pete” Hamilton, 82, of Zanesville, Ohio, died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville following an extended illness.

He was born January 26, 1938 in Zanesville, the son of the late Guy Hamilton and Etta (nee: Palmer) Hamilton.

Pete loyally and honorably served his...

May 31, 2020

Alyssa Marie Thomas, 35, of Ironton, Ohio, died at 1:50 PM, Sunday, May 31, 2020 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky.

She was born Saturday, November 24, 1984 in Zanesville, the daughter of Marnie (nee: Dusenberry) and Kirk Williams and Michael Thomas, all of Crooksville.

Undoubtedly, Alyssa was a wonderful daughter, sister, and...

May 30, 2020

Daniel Joseph Lones, 66, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 11:08 AM, Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

He was born September 6, 1953 in Canton, the son of the late Pearl Lones and Bertha (nee: Soller) Lones Russell.

Dan was a former employee of McGraw in Zanesville and he had worked as...

May 24, 2020

Tommy Lynn “Tink” Dillinger, 71, of Crooksville died in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Mount Carmel East Hospital following a brief illness.

Tink was born one of six sons on May 2, 1949 in Zanesville to the late Clarence and Virginia Moody Dillinger.

Lt. Cpl. Dillinger was a lifelong...

May 11, 2020

Laura Ann Thomas, 47, of Crooksville, Ohio died suddenly in the morning hours of Monday, May 11, 2020 at her residence.

She was born October 28, 1973, the daughter of Paul and Connie (nee: Swendryck) Thomas with whom Laura resided.

Laura had formerly worked as a cook at Altercare in Somerset.  She loved spending time...

May 6, 2020

Denise Lynn Raber-Shaner, 49, of Mount Perry died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 06, 2020 at her home.

She was born the only daughter to Karen (Conaway) Cunningham and the late Robert James Raber on May 21, 1970.

Denise worked as a dental hygienist assistant for Dr. Kiener’s office in Newark. For...

May 6, 2020

Judith Marie Hamilton, 81, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville following an extended illness.

She was born September 12, 1938 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Harvey Josiah Allen and Janice M. (nee: Reed) Arcuri.

Judy...

Mar 28, 2020

Bonnie Jean Finnell, 86, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Crooksville died peacefully at 7:00 AM, Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the home of her daughter with her loving daughter and granddaughters by her side following a brief illness.

She was born May 26, 1933 in the McLuney/Crooksville area, the daughter of the late Ralph E. ‘Butch’ Houk...

Feb 20, 2020

At 9:10 PM on Thursday, February 20, 2020, a beautiful soul went flying to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and to her beloved family and friends who awaited her.

Harriett Marie Weiner Harbaugh Densmore, 94 years, 4 months and 8 days died with her loving husband by her side at The Oaks at Bethesda Skilled Nursing...

Feb 11, 2020

Eleanor L. Starner, 89, of Zanesville peacefully passed away in the morning hours of Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville following an extended illness.

She was born on October 31, 1930, one of seventeen children to the late John and Edith (Riffle) Rosser.

Eleanor spent many of her working years as...

Feb 8, 2020

J anet Lynn Swingle, 53, of Crooksville, Ohio (Deavertown) died peacefully at her home at 10:57 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2020 with her loving family surrounding her.

She was born April 16, 1966 in Zanesville, the 8th child of the late William and Anna Belle (nee: Schooley) Lantz, Jr.

Before Janet’s illness struck, she...

Feb 2, 2020

Jasmine Renee Gilvin was stillborn at 5:44 PM, Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.  She was the precious daughter of Gabriele Moore and Jonathan Gilvin of Crooksville who were full of great anticipation of her birth and are very saddened by their loss.

Other family members that are also saddened by her...

Feb 2, 2020

Rex Clifton Crooks, 88, of Roseville peacefully passed into eternal life on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the SKLD Nursing facility in New Lexington following an extended illness.

He was born on July 12, 1931, one of five children to the late Sherwood and Margaret Crooks.

Rex faithfully and honorably served his country in the...

Jan 23, 2020

Sally K. Moore, 72, of Crooksville, Ohio died late Thursday evening at the Cleveland Clinic following a courageous battle for her life and surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

She was born March 22, 1947 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (nee: Dailey) Brown.

Sally was a 1965 graduate of...