Obituaries

Aug 12, 2020

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...

Aug 12, 2020

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...

Aug 6, 2020

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...

Jul 27, 2020

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...

Jul 24, 2020

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...

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.

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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...