Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.

May 14, 2023

Gunnar Ray Wright, 17, of West Lafayette passed away, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on January 26, 2006.

Gunnar attended Coshocton High School and enjoyed books, music, crafts, painting, and being surrounded by his family and friends.

Gunnar is...

May 11, 2023

James T. Rizer, 83, of West Lafayette passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 19, 1939 in Frostburg, Maryland to the late Benjamin and Druzilla Rizer. He was a 1958 graduate then entered into the service. He is a United States Army Veteran where he serviced from 1959 to 1965. On...

May 11, 2023

Betty J. Tomey, age 83, of Coshocton passed away at Signature Health Care from an extended illness.  She was born September 30, 1939 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Thomas and Minnie Marie (Ritchey) Drum.

On June 18, 1960 she married William J. Tomey, whom she argued with but loved for 63 years.  She retired from JII...

May 10, 2023

Linda Kay Smith, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023, in Zanesville, Ohio. Born on August 10, 1953, in Coshocton, Ohio, Linda was known for her passionate, friendly, and loving nature, which touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Gary D. Smith; her...

May 5, 2023

Jack Kaser, 82, of Warsaw passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on January 5, 1941 to the late Klines and Marie (Wantland) Kaser.

Jack graduated from Warsaw High School in 1958 and worked as a crane operator at Clows (McWane Ductile) for 40 years before...

May 5, 2023

Kenneth William Perry, 83, of Coshocton passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at his home. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on October 20, 1939 to the late Kenneth E. and Caroline (Collins) Perry.

Kenny graduated from Coshocton High School in 1957 and went on to serve in the United States Army.  He worked at Coshocton Brake...

Apr 29, 2023

J. Wayne Karr, age 84, of South Zanesville, Ohio, passed away on April 29, 2023.

Wayne was born on March 9, 1939, to the late J. Earl and Zelma (Baker) Karr. He was married to Imogene “Jeanie” Yoho Karr for 48 years, she passed away on November 8, 2022.

He worked for the former Clow...

Apr 29, 2023

Raymond Wesley McDaniels, 59, of Coshocton, passed away at Beckett House Nursing Home in New Concord, on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

Ray was born on October 4, 1963.

He enjoyed spending time with is grandchildren, spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing.

Ray is survived his wife Debra (Guilliams) McDaniels; daughter Mary McDaniels of...

Apr 28, 2023

Jan (Stover) Miller, 57, of Coshocton passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at Signature Healthcare in Coshocton.  She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on April 11, 1966.

Jan graduated from Coshocton High School and worked as a beautician.

She is survived by her children Devin and Shanna Berry and Kaden Lewis; mother Nancy (Burdine) Stover...

Apr 28, 2023

William “Bill” J. McCoy, 91, of West Lafayette passed away Friday April 28, 2023 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on May 10, 1931 to the late John W. and Erma (Almack) McCoy.

Bill worked at Clows (McWane Ductile) as a supervisor for 39.5 years before retiring.  He was also the owner/operator...

Apr 27, 2023

Wesley Cole Reichman, 28, of Coshocton passed away on Thursday April 27, 2023.

Wesley was born in Coshocton on May 24, 1994.

He was currently self-employed doing HVAC work and was also working at The Dock Drive-Thru in Coshocton.  Wesley loved riding his Harley, snow boarding and many people remember seeing him riding his OneWheel...

Apr 26, 2023

Charles Roof, age 71, of Dresden, passed away on April 26, 2023 at the Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born on October 7, 1951 in Coshocton to the late Gary Roof and Irene (Hawk) Daugherty. On June 23, 1979, he married Lisa (Bible), who survives. He was a graduate of Ridgewood High School. Charles is a United States...

Apr 25, 2023

Vannie Marlene Durben, 91, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on August 22, 1931 to the late Lester and Vivian (Zimmerman) Regula.

Marlene graduated from West Lafayette High School and worked for Auto Supply for 44 years before retiring. She enjoyed walking and...

Apr 21, 2023

Jesse Wilson, 54, of Coshocton passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 22, 1969 in Coshocton to the late Jesse Wilson and Valettia (Powell) Wilson, who survives. He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed carpentry. He loved to have fun and was a jokester with a big heart. He enjoyed time...

Apr 19, 2023

On April 19, 2023, Roger Keith Musser left this earthly world and went home. He was born to the late Glennis (Smith) and Arthur Musser on December 22, 1940. Roger Graduated from Rutland High School in 1959. The GREATEST love story ever to be told began the day Roger and his future bride, Linda Stanley first saw each other....

Apr 19, 2023

Mildred “Millie” D’Ostroph, 81, of Coshocton passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Alter Care Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born in Muskingum County on April 19, 1942 to the late John E. and Hazel B. (Dickerson) Cullins.

Millie graduated from Jefferson High School, she was a homemaker and worked at Roscoe Bakery.  She was a...

Apr 15, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Jones, age 78, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Coshocton Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 28, 1944 in Sioux Falls, SD to the late William J. and Minnie Esther (Putzke) Jones. On May 6, 1967, he married Juana (Moreno) Jones, who survives. Kenneth enjoyed hunting in his days of living in South...

Apr 8, 2023

William A. “Bill” Davis, 65, of West Lafayette, passed away at his home on Saturday April 8, 2023.

Bill was born on August 12, 1957, to the late William R. and Mary (Denton) Davis.

He retired from Kraft Foods, loved spending time outdoors, nature and fishing.

Bill is survived by his daughter Becky...

Apr 8, 2023

Bonnie L. White, 78, of Coshocton passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at home in the presence of her family.  She was born on January 1, 1945 to the late Harold and Martha (Thompkins) Lahna. On October 19, 1964 she married Richard I. White, who passed away in 2019.

Bonnie worked at Edmonts and was a...

Apr 5, 2023

Asa Ervin Watson Jr, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at St. Lukes Lutheran Community. He was born on May 9, 1936 in Byesville, Ohio to the late Asa E. Watson Sr. and Freda (Bundy) Watson. On August 4, 1956, he married Carol (Holdsworth) Watson, who passed away in 2022. Asa and Carol enjoyed traveling together,...