Obituaries

Dec 20, 2017

David Len Schooley, 61, of California died Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in Sacramento, California following a seven-year battle with, ALS, Barrett’s Cancer and heart failure. He was born, January 26, 1956 in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of the late James Schooley and Helen M. Smith Schooley of Crooksville. He is survived by his two older children, David,...

Dec 16, 2017

Loretta Lynn Stollar, 40, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, formerly of Crooksville, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Fairfax, Virginia from injuries sustained from a fall.

She was born September 16, 1977 in Groton, Connecticut, the daughter of Glen and Andrea (Valentine) Stollar of Cambridge.

Loretta was a daughter and a loving...

Dec 11, 2017

Gary F. Hill, 76, of Crooksville died at 7:00 PM, Monday, December 11, 2017 at Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care Morrison House after a brief battle with cancer.

He was born September 16, 1941 in Rosefarm, the son of the late Fred and Elda Gail Oakley Hill.

Gary was a retired heavy equipment...

Dec 10, 2017

Clara Ellen Zink, 89, of Crooksville, Ohio went to be with her Lord at 4:30 PM, Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Somerset Health and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.

She was born August 19, 1928 in West Columbia, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Raymond 'Curly' and Edna (Aumiller) Ewing. She married Floyd...

Dec 9, 2017

Janice Eleanor Mingus, 78, of Crooksville peacefully passed away at 5:47 AM, Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare & Rehabilitation in New Lexington.

She was born March 5, 1939 in Rosefarm, the daughter of the late, Andrew and Maude Ansel Lemity.

Janice was a homemaker and a member of The Church of...

Dec 6, 2017

Patricia Joan "Patty Jo" Tewksbury, 88, of Huntingburg, Indiana, formerly of Crooksville, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 13, 1929 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Clarence and Evelyn Rambo Heskett.

Pat and her late husband, Howard, worked together designing and...

Dec 4, 2017

Norma Jean Allen, 91, of Zanesville died on Monday, December 4, 2017 at The Oaks at Northpointe in Zanesville following an extended illness.

She was born June 11, 1926 in Morgan County, the daughter of the late Clyde and Delvia Elliott Moore.

Norma retired from the American Match Company in Zanesville. She had...

Dec 3, 2017

James Lewis Fisher, 85, of Crooksville died at 2:40 PM, Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare and Rehabilitation in New Lexington following a brief illness.

He was born on May 20, 1932 in Cannelville, the son of the late Lewis and Alice Dozer Fisher.

James served his country in the United States...

Dec 3, 2017

Flowleen Mina Willison, 86, of Crooksville, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at her home following an extended illness.

She was born, June 8, 1931 in Kenvir, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Louis and Harriett Dewey Wilson.

Flowleen was a retired nurses aide for the Perry County Home in New Lexington...

Dec 2, 2017

Mary Jane Dyer, 60, of Roseville, Ohio passed away at 8:19 AM, Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville following an extended illness.

She was born August 2, 1957 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Franklin Dyer and Betty (Kinney) Dyer Mauller of Roseville.

Mary Jane was a loving daughter,...

Nov 26, 2017

Bonnie Jean Hunt, 49, of New Lexington, Ohio passed away at 3:05 PM, Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Pickering House in Lancaster following a brief illness.

She was born July 15, 1968 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Robert and Sandra (Barnhart) Kinney.

Bonnie was a former employee of Glasfloss Industries in...

Nov 20, 2017

M. Nadine Roberts, 99, of Newark formerly of Crooksville died on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Thornville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Thornville. She was born October 15, 1918 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late Charles and Pearl Reed Bess. Nadine was a member of the former New Hope United Methodist Church in Crooksville. She is...

Nov 9, 2017

Kathryn M. DeSarro, 88, of South Zanesville, Ohio passed away at 5:40 AM, Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Clay Gardens Place in Zanesville.

She was born February 10, 1929 in Beverly, the daughter of the late Glen and Anna (Sherman) Dobbins.

Kathryn was a homemaker, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother....

Nov 3, 2017

Richard J. "Rick" Buckley, 56, of Crooksville passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born April 20, 1961 in Zanesville, the son of Dalton Buckley and Judy Allen Hamilton both of Crooksville.

Rick was a former employee for Mahle Engineering Co. in McConnelsville. He was...

Nov 3, 2017

Bernice Jean Brown, 86, of Crooksville passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster following an extended illness.

She was born March 4, 1931 in Rosefarm, the daughter of the late, George Sr. and Elsie Strohl Lemity.

Bernice was a homemaker, raising her children and caring for her...

Oct 7, 2017

Margaret Marie "Peggy" Cannon, 82, of Newark, formerly of Crooksville, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Newark Hills Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.

Peggy was born on August 23, 1935 in Perry County, the daughter of the late, Arthur and Margaret Taylor Levering.

She was a member of the First...

Oct 4, 2017

Barbara Sue Searles, 58, of Roseville, Ohio passed away surrounded by her loving family at 6:05 PM, Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.

She was born Thursday, March 5, 1959 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Carroll and Barbara (Ferguson) Gardner.

Barb was the former owner of...

Oct 4, 2017

Jeanette B. Wood, 83, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 5:58 AM, Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at her residence.

She was born July 11, 1934 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Russell B. Burdette and Margaret (McCance) Burdette Theisen.

Jeanette was a retired secretary and bookkeeper, having been employed by John Wise...

Oct 3, 2017

Donald Franklin Bateson, 84, of Crooksville passed away at 10:06 AM, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his home following an extended illness. He was born, February 12, 1933 in Crooksville, the son of the late, Harry and Leafie Johnson Bateson. Donnie was a retired equipment operator with the Perry County Engineer's office, where he was very proud...

Oct 3, 2017

Joshua Wayne Baker, 38, of Zanesville, died on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his home.

He was born, May 25, 1979 in Dayton, to his parents, Steven Baker and Ruth Ann (McHenry) Taylor of Zanesville.

In addition to his parents, Josh is survived by his son, Michael Lee Williams of Youngstown and his...