Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.

Nov 12, 2023

Norma Shroyer, 84, of Fresno, passed away at her home in Sunday, November 12, 2023. She was born on July 9, 1939 in Fresno to the late Cletis and Helen (Ross) Hamilton. She graduated high school and a year later, married the love of her life, Jim Shroyer on June 14, 1958, who survives. She worked as a homemaker,...

Nov 10, 2023

Robert R. West Jr., 66, of Coshocton passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born in Massillon, OH on August 6, 1957 to the late Robert R. West Sr. and Loretta (Grace) Shear. Robert retired from Clow Water Systems after 25 years. He enjoyed sitting outside, his car, and spending time with his...

Nov 7, 2023

Richard “Rick” A. McCoy, 61, of Coshocton passed away on November 7, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Coshocton, OH on April 1, 1962 to the late Louis C. and Pat (Henry) McCoy.

Richard was currently working at Wal-Mart, where he has been for the past 31 years and for the Coshocton Tribune as a...

Nov 4, 2023

Nikea Brown, 46, of Coshocton passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at her home surrounded by family and friends.  She was born in Coshocton, OH on February 13, 1977.

She graduated from River View High School and worked for ITM for the past 7 years. Nikea loved being outdoors, kayaking. hanging with her friends and watching...

Nov 2, 2023

Robert E. Dobson, 91, of Coshocton, passed away at Morrison House Hospice in Zanesville on Thursday, November 2, 2023.

Robert was born in Coshocton on November 22, 1931, to the late Oral and Esther (West) Dobson.

He graduated from Coshocton High School in the class of 1949, served in the United States Army and retired...

Nov 2, 2023

Robert “Bobby/Bob” Eugene Simmons, 76, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Adam's Lane Nursing Facility in Zanesville, Ohio.

Bobby was born July 13, 1947 in Chili, Ohio to the late Harold Delmar and Opal Irene (West) Simmons.

He was employed at General Electric Coshocton for nearly thirty years, and AutoZone in Coshocton for...

Oct 30, 2023

Willis Dean Knoff, 87, of Coshocton, known affectionately as Dean, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital on October 30, 2023. Born in Coshocton, on April 18, 1936, to the late Raymond and Irene (Barnes) Knoff, Dean lived a fulfilling and impactful life that touched many. Dean was a proud graduate of Coshocton High School, class of 1954. After graduation,...

Oct 29, 2023

Alice C. Wright, 70, of Coshocton passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Coshocton, OH on June 3, 1953 to the late Charles and Ruth (Allen) Wright.

Alice was a graduate from Coshocton High School and was a longtime member of Central Christian Church. She received her...

Oct 25, 2023

Tammy Dawn Jacobs James, age 52 passed away unexpectedly at her home in Coshocton, Ohio.

She was the daughter of Harold D. Jacobs of Coshocton and Kathy Van Sickle of West Lafayette, Ohio. Tammy studied at Central Ohio Technical College and graduated from Coshocton High School.

She is survived by her Mother, Father, husband Kenny...

Oct 25, 2023

Clifford Crabbe, 56, of Coshocton passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born on May 29, 1967 to the late Richard Allen Crabbe and Arlene (Seymour) Romage, who survives. He worked in construction. He loved watching Nascar, cheering on the OSU Football team, Fishing and Hunting.

Along with his mom, he is survived by...

Oct 23, 2023

Joyce Gisinger, 80, of Warsaw passed away at home on Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1943, in Coshocton to the late David and Edith (Ross) White. She was raised by her grandparents, Katherine and Sherman Gallagher. Joyce enjoyed cooking and loved to cook for her family as well as local churches. She loved to...

Oct 21, 2023

Marvin R. Hostetler, 82, of Fresno passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Truman Hospice House in New Philadelphia, OH.  He was born in Emmetsburg, Iowa on September 7, 1941 to the late Noah and Pearl (Stephas) Hostetler.

He is survived by his daughters Donna (Hal) Belcher of Easley, SC, Brenda (Aaron) Hickey of Pickens, SC,...

Oct 19, 2023

Stephen “Steve” Wears, 82, of Coshocton passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  He was born in Coshocton, OH on April 17, 1941 to the late Ernest R. and Etta Jane (Barrick) Wears.

Steve was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ; he enjoyed watching Ohio State Football and NASCAR.

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Oct 17, 2023

James “Jim” Hill, 62, of West Lafayette passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  He was born in Newark, OH on June 7, 1961 to the late Joe and Harriett (Brown) Hill.

Jim served in the National Guard and was a police officer in Texas and West Lafayette, OH. Most recently he retired from...

Oct 16, 2023

Gavin Henry, 19, of Coshocton passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 due to injuries sustained from a car accident.  He was born in Coshocton on April 15, 2004.

Gavin graduated from Ridgewood High School and the Coshocton County Career Center, he was currently working as an Apprentice Brick Layer for the Brick Layers Union.

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Oct 14, 2023

Betty J. Markley 68, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Lafayette Point Nursing Home in West Lafayette.

She was born January 8, 1955, in Coshocton, to the late Hobert Walter and Emma Louise (Stackhouse) Eckelberry.

Betty graduated from Coshocton High School class of 1973 and was employed over the years in Customer Service...

Oct 10, 2023

John A. Wright, 83, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Altercare of Coshocton.  He was born in Coshocton County on April 30, 1940 to the late Forrest and Lucille (Fowler) Wright.

John had an associate degree in Business and worked for Peabody Coal for many years before retiring.  He was also a member of...

Oct 9, 2023

Julie Kirker, 42, of Columbus, formerly of Coshocton passed away at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus on Monday October 9, 2023.

Julie was born on September 12, 1981, in Coshocton to Joseph B. and Cathy A. (Silverthorn) Kirker.

She graduated from River View High School in the class of 1999; loved traveling to...

Oct 7, 2023

Francis “Frank” Roahrig, 88, of Coshocton, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. He was born on June 27, 1935 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Charles and Margaret (Philabaum) Roahrig. On Aug 30, 1968 he married, Dolores “Dolly” (Carter) Roahrig, who passed away in 2005.

He is survived by his brother Wayne Roahrig and Matthew Roahrig,...

Oct 3, 2023

Allen T. McCormick, 76, of West Lafayette, Ohio passed on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the Truman Hospice House in New Philadelphia. He was born on May 21, 1947 to the late Robert and Shirley (Couts) McCormick. He was a 1966 graduate of Ridgewood High School. On March 9, 1968, he married Dixie L. (Adkins) McCormick.

He...