Obituaries

Apr 13, 2021

Rosalie Mae Weaver peacefully died in the afternoon hours of Tuesday, April 13, 2021 with her family by her side following 96 years of a life well lived.

She was born one of five children to her parents, the late, James and Grace (Caton) Jaynes on May 1, 1924 in the family home in Roseville.

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Apr 6, 2021

Troy Thomas White, 52, of Malta, Ohio died at 2:57 PM, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

He was born April 8, 1968 in Columbus, the son of the late Mitchell White and Barbara (nee: Knox) White of Malta.

Troy was a self-employed painter. He...

Apr 3, 2021

Robert Eugene ‘Bob’ Hoffer, 77, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 10:42 AM, Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 18, 1943 in Zanesville, the son of the late Bernard and Blanche Hoffer.

Robert was retired from Smeltzer’s Fiberglass Manufacture near Somerset.  He...

Apr 1, 2021

Deborah Eileen Wilson, 62, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 6:34 PM, Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her residence surrounding by her loving family.

She was born August 20, 1958 in Zanesville, the first daughter of the late Kenneth and Shirley (nee: Bateson) Hamm.

Debbie was a former employee of PCC Airfoils in Crooksville. She enjoyed...

Mar 13, 2021

Alberta Grace Gandarilla, 77, of Crooksville peacefully passed away in the afternoon of Saturday, March 13, 2021 with her son by her side.

Grace was born one of 14 children in Parkersburg, WV on October 23, 1943 to her parents, the late, Alvie and Irene (Lanham) Cunningham.

In her younger years, Grace worked in manufacturing...

Mar 9, 2021

Jean Ann Kinney, 41, of Roseville died in the morning hours of Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in Genesis Hospital. Her family chose to honor her life by choosing donation of her liver and kidneys-these gifts will give others second chances at life.

She was born one of six children to the late Herb and Becky (Holmes) Cain...

Mar 9, 2021

Aalyiah Nicole Bowen, 22, of Corning is now walking and talking in the streets of heaven. Her beautiful soul left its earthly body in the afternoon hours of Tuesday, March 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Aalyiah was born the angel baby to her parents, James and Marie (Irvin) Bowen on February 24, 1999.

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Mar 1, 2021

Lana Jean Head, 70, of Crooksville peacefully passed into eternal life on the morning of Monday, March 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home.

She was born one of many children to the late Lyle and Corabelle (nee: Chevalier) Savage on November 5, 1950.

Lana was an intense BINGO...

Feb 25, 2021

Marilyn Jean Hayman, 83, of Crooksville, Ohio died peacefully at 9:55 PM, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at SKLD New Lexington Care Facility following an extended illness.

She was born February 20, 1938 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Glenn R. and Mary Christina (nee: Savage) Adams.

As a young woman, Marilyn worked for a...

Feb 24, 2021

Dr. Christina Catherine Kent, 59, of Kaneohe, Hawaii died in the morning hours of Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her home.

She was born December 21, 1961 in Athens, Ohio the daughter of Lawrence F. Kent and Sandra (nee: Weidner) Kent Wayne.

Tina earned her doctorate degree in psychology from the University of Hawaii and...

Feb 23, 2021

Michael Allen Searles, 53, of Crooksville, died at 3:34 PM, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Genesis Hospital emergency room following an apparent heart attack.

He was born Thursday, December 28, 1967 in Licking County, the son of the late Robert and Sandra (nee: Curran) Searles.

Michael was disabled and a former employee of Cyril Scott...

Feb 21, 2021

Caroline Cannon, 91, of Roseville, passed into eternal life to dwell with her Lord in the afternoon hours of Sunday, February 21, 2021 in her home with her loving family by her side.

She was born one of five children to the late John and Hazel (nee: Hammer) McIntyre on November 6, 1929 in Rose Farm.

Feb 18, 2021

Gregg Hanner, age 60, a resident of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2021 supported by loving family and friends, both in person and virtually.

Gregg was born February 20, 1960 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to Barbara (nee: Andree) and Emil Hanner and older brother Jerry, who was deeply suspicious of the...

Feb 16, 2021

Gary Lee Henry, 78, of Nashport, Ohio went home to be with the Lord at 11:30 PM, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Morrison House Hospice Facility in Zanesville following an extended illness with his beloved children by his side.

He was born December 8, 1942 in Zanesville unto the late Mary Lou Smith Davis. He was raised...

Feb 11, 2021

Heather Malissa Hockman, 46, of Somerset lost a years long courageous battle with kidney disease at Fairfield Medical Center on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

She was born one of three children to her much-loved parents, Melbourne and Linda (nee: Woods) Peters on March 5, 1974.

Even through his sickness, Heather always persevered in being the...

Feb 9, 2021

Amy Jo Ward, 48 of Crooksville, Ohio died suddenly at approximately 12:30 Pm, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at her home due to complications of COVID 19.

She was born February 23, 1972 in Zanesville, the daughter of Thomas Fell of Crooksville and the late Leona Kaye (nee: King) Fell who died November 17, 2007.

Amy...

Feb 7, 2021

Betty Ann Larabee, 56, o Zanesville, formerly of Crooksville died t 7:48 AM, Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

She was born January 19, 1965 in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of the late Jesse James and Ruth (nee: McClung) Persinger.

Betty was a former employee of Anchor Hocking Co. in Lancaster and...

Jan 26, 2021

Smith J. ‘Sonny’ Young, Jr., 70, of Roseville, Ohio, beloved husband, father, Pap and friend to many died peacefully in his home 11:41 AM, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 with his family beside him.

He was born November 6, 1950 in Portsmouth, the son of the late Smith J. and Kathryn (nee: Newman) Young.

Sonny’s love...

Jan 25, 2021

David A. Wheeler,76, of New Lexington, Ohio died in the evening hours of Monday, January 25, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville with his love ones by his side.

He was born in Saltillo to the late Dorus and Nellie (Saxton) Wheeler on December 29, 1944.  David loved going to bingo, watching western movies, and spending time...

Jan 25, 2021

Ricky Joe Bobb, 61, of Crooksville, Ohio died at 1:30 PM, Monday, January 25, 2021 at his sister’s residence.

He was born May 4, 1959 in Zanesville, the son of the late James and Erma (nee: Sharkey) Bobb.

Rick was a carpenter, having worked for various companies in the Columbus area.  He loved caring for...