Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.

Jul 24, 2024

Betty Hershberger, age 59, of West Lafayette passed away on July 24, 2024. She was born on May 11, 1965 in Millersburg, Ohio to the late Raymond and Sarah Ann (Miller) Raber. She loved spending time outside and gardening. Most of all, she loved her grandson, Cooper.

She is survived by her children, Melissa (Brett) Marlatt and...

Jul 22, 2024

Thelma Pauline Shearn, 97, of Coshocton, Ohio, went to be with the lord, July 22, 2024 at Devine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Shoenbrunn in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

She was born February 18, 1927, in Coshocton to the late Elwood and Gladys Shearn. She attended and graduated from Coshocton High School and was a long time employee of...

Jul 19, 2024

Erma Iona Downer, 101, of Coshocton passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 7, 1923 to the late Jacob and Carrie (Weiss) Elson.

Erma graduated from Coshocton High School in 1941 and was a filing clerk for the County Board of Authority and worked...

Jul 12, 2024

Peggy Lynn Miller, 65, of West Lafayette passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Millersburg, Ohio on November 3, 1958 to the late Russell and Donna (Kaser) Smith.

Peggy graduated from West Holmes High School and was a homemaker most of her life.  She loved spending time with...

Jul 11, 2024

Catherine F. McCoy, 76, of Coshocton passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  She was born April 4, 1948 in Grafton, WV to the late Paul Johnson and Marselene (McCloy) Gobel

Catherine worked at a local laundromat for 18 years. She loved her boys, her grandchildren, playing BINGO, dancing, and anything Elvis.

Jul 9, 2024

Richard F. “Dick” Rice, 77, of Coshocton passed away on Tuesday July 9, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side.

Dick was born in Coshocton on February 1, 1947, to the late Foster O. and Leola (Stewart) Rice.  He honorably served in the United States Navy and retired from Ansel Edmont after working...

Jul 8, 2024

Russell “Russ” F. Grudier Jr., 87, of Coshocton, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at his home.  He was born in Cambridge on June 8, 1937 to the late Russell F. Sr. and Phebe (Colburn) Grudier.

Russ graduated from Cambridge High School and served in the National Guard. He worked as an Insurance adjuster and claims specialist...

Jul 8, 2024

Mary Jane Patterson, 75, of Coshocton passed away at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home in West Lafayette on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Mary was born in Coshocton on May 23, 1949 to the late William D. and Nellie Jane (Leavengood) Mizer.  She retired from Coshocton County Regional Medical Center, enjoyed reading and spending time with her family, especially...

Jul 5, 2024

James Raymond Ryan of Lancaster, Ohio and Bonita Springs, Florida passed away July 5, 2024.

He was a 1959 graduate of Newcomerstown High School. Retired from his career with GE. He loved his family and enjoyed golf, bowling, shuffleboard, playing cards and watching sports.

He is survived by his wife Brenda Gall Ryan of 27...

Jul 5, 2024

Shirley Jean Baumer, 89, of Coshocton, went to be with her Savior on Friday, July 5, 2024 at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. She was born in New Philadelphia on February 23, 1935 to the late Frank and Margaret (McHale) Geltz. On April 28, 1953, she married Charles G. Baumer, who survives.

Receiving God’s...

Jul 4, 2024

Ruth E. Marquand, 84, of Coshocton, passed away on Thursday July 4, 2024, at Altercare of Coshocton with her loving family by her side.

Ruth was born on August 24, 1939, in Coshocton County to the late O.L. “Joe” & Lena (Ward) Arnold.

She retired from Ansel Edmont after working for over forty-five years and...

Jul 4, 2024

Nina H. Watton, 85, of Coshocton passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Windsorwood Place. She was born on February 16, 1939 in Coshocton to the late Frank and Virginia (Tracewell) Hall. She was a graduate of Caldwell High School. She worked for Eastern Airlines, Ohio Bell and was co-owner and operator of the Decorator Studio with her...

Jul 3, 2024

Juanita Brown, 62, of Coshocton, passed away on July 3, 2024 at her home. She was born on July 7, 1961 in Williamsport, PA to the late Arnold Brown and Lucy (Rutty) Sullivan. She was working at 31 Inc. in Newcomerstown. In her free time, she enjoyed cats and rescuing them when she could and spending time with friends....

Jul 2, 2024

James Matthew Adkins, 74, of Warsaw passed away on July 2, 2024. He was born on August 4, 1949 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Forrest Raymond Adkins and Beatrice Thelma Forkell. He was married to Helen Louise (Hill) Adkins that preceded him in death. He loved his wife very much, and missed her every day.

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Jul 2, 2024

Helene (Shelton) Alverson, 86, of Warsaw, peacefully passed away at her home on Tuesday July 2, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

Helene was born on December 14, 1937, to the late Helene Stuber.

Helene graduated from Coshocton High School in 1955 and worked at CLOWS for over 40 years before retiring.

Jun 29, 2024

Vernon Dale Williams, 87 of Coshocton, passed away on June 29, 2024 at Genesis Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1936 in Coshocton to the late Irwin and Ola Williams. On October 17, 1956, he married Gladys (Keithline) Williams, who survives. He worked at GE until his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed working out in the...

Jun 28, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Young, 72, of Coshocton passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at Genesis Coshocton Medical Center.  He was born in Coshocton, OH on July 19, 1951 to the late Charles J. and Helen (Doyle) young.

Joe graduated from Coshocton High School and worked at AK Steel for 44 years before retiring.  He enjoyed tropical fish, riding...

Jun 23, 2024

Bernard H. “Butch” Walton, 81, of Coshocton, passed away at Altercare of Coshocton on Sunday June 23, 2024, after an extended illness.

Bernard was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on September 30, 1942, to the late Jack and Margaret (Fry) Walton.

He is survived by his son Michael McFarland of Coshocton; two brothers Gerald (Paula)...

Jun 23, 2024

Larry Shepherd, 87, of Coshocton passed away from Lewy Body Dementia on June 23, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 24, 1937 in Bethesda, Ohio to the late Vernon and Helen (Grimes) Shepherd. He is a United States Navy Veteran, having served from 1956-1958. After his time in the service, he worked as a truck driver....

Jun 21, 2024

Huguette H.J. “Gigi” Thornsley, 76, of Coshocton passed away at Doctor’s Hospital in Columbus on Friday June 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Gigi was born on May 18, 1948, in Paris, France to the late Daniel and Suzanne (Thibout) Wohlschlegel.

She worked at Ohio Fabricators, Coshocton Transit Authority and Kno-Ho-Co.  Gigi lived for...