Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

Frederick Rocco “Tony” Piccone, 93, of Crooksville, being a faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully with family by his side at his daughter’s home, where he was provided loving care during his final days.

He was born on February 10, 1930, a son to the late, Rocco “Big Tony” and Garnet (Short) Piccone of Deavertown.

Oct 7, 2023

Misty Dawn O’Neal, 47, of Crooksville died in the late evening hours of October 7, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on October 5, 1976, in Zanesville, the daughter of Randy Dale and Connie (Gillette) Parr.

Misty enjoyed the good things in life, shopping, getting her hair done...

Oct 7, 2023

Deborah Jewel Allen, 69, of Crooksville joined the choir of heavenly angels in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 7, 2023, with her beloved husband and children by her side following a year long battle with ALS.

She was born on October 17, 1953, one of three children to the late, Burnice and Virginia (Watson) Harper....

Oct 5, 2023

Rosemary Tokie, 86, of Corning, peacefully died in the mid-morning hours of Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on June 12, 1937, the only child to her late parents, Herbert, and Lillian (Hoops) Covan.

Rosemary was an incredible person, a tireless fighter and a devoted...

Oct 5, 2023

Ernie Baggs, 77, of Crooksville peacefully died in the morning hours of Thursday, October 5, 2023, at his home with his darling wife by his side.

He was born on December 31, 1945, in Columbus, to the late Jesse A. and Helen (Davis) Baggs.

Ernie and his wife Kathy moved from Columbus to their little...

Oct 4, 2023

William Franklin Glass, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023, at the age of 67. He was born on September 25, 1956, in Lancaster, Ohio, to his loving parents, Ernie and Justine (Cory) Glass.

William, better known as "Bill" to his friends and family, was a hardworking man who dedicated his...

Sep 7, 2023

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...

Aug 16, 2023

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...

Aug 10, 2023

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...

Aug 10, 2023

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...

Aug 1, 2023

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.

Jul 25, 2023

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...

Jul 19, 2023

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...

Jul 14, 2023

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...

Jul 8, 2023

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...

Jul 7, 2023

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...

Jun 26, 2023

Gerald L. Brown, 86, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away at 3:18 AM, Monday, June 26, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster.

He was born November 2, 1936 in Crooksville, the son of the late Donald and Lorena (nee: Dailey) Brown.

Throughout his younger years, he worked with his father and Uncle Gerald at B...

Jun 12, 2023

Howard Franklin Buskirk, 72, of Roseville, Ohio passed away at 9:40 PM. Monday, June 12, 2023, at Willow Haven Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Zanesville.

He was born March 2, 1951, in Columbus, the son of the late John E. and Shirley A. (nee: Benjamin) Buskirk.

Howard was a former employee of Squires Heating and...

Jun 5, 2023

Ruth Ann Adams, 78, of Crooksville, Ohio passed away with her family by her side at 10:28 AM, Monday, June 5, 2023 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville.

She was born April 30, 1945 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late George and Helen (nee: Grigsby) Bishop.

Ruth was a former employee of Glasfloss...

May 19, 2023

Shaun Michael Randall, 43, of Zanesville died in the early morning hours of Friday, May 19, 2023, at his home following an extended illness.

He was born the only son to his parents, Ronald Randall, and Rebecca (Killian) Swiney on August 8, 1979, in Canton.

Shaun was a former chef for Zak’s Restaurant in Zanesville....