Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.

Mar 29, 2022

David L. Shepler, 68, of Temple, Texas, formerly of Coshocton, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

David was born in Coshocton on August 20, 1953, to the late Harvey and Dorothy (Stover) Shepler.

He graduated from River View High School, in the class of 1971.  David received his associates degree from Muskingum Technical College...

Mar 26, 2022

Jodie Marie Roberts, 53, of Uhrichsville, Ohio passed away on March 26, 2022.

She was born in New Orleans, LA on March 24, 1969.  Jodie had a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and was a water testing technician.  She loved spending time outdoors, farming, flowers and working in her greenhouse.

Jodie is survived by her husband...

Mar 22, 2022

Porsha Buchanan, 56, of Coshocton, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 25, 1965 in Goshen, Indiana to the late Ethel (Glendenning) and Earl Baker. On July 20, 1996, she married Michael Buchanan, who survives. She was an employee of Tractor Supply Company and loved her job there. She...

Mar 21, 2022

Beverly J. Sycks, 94, of Coshocton passed away at The Ohio State University Medical Center on Monday March 21, 2022.

Beverly was born in Coshocton on February 4, 1928, to the late Russell and Leona Pauline (Booth) Sycks.

She worked at the Coshocton County Veterans Service Office and was Past President of Ohio PERS.

Mar 20, 2022

Shirley (Crane) Dishong was called home on March 20, 2022 at Altercare of Coshocton. She was born on July 1, 1930 in Lancaster, Ohio. She was the youngest child and only daughter of Everette L. Crane and Margaret (Gaspar) Crane. On October 2, 1948, she married Donald Keith Dishong Sr., who preceded her in death on June 6, 1993....

Mar 19, 2022

Robert W. “Bob” Porth, 66, of Coshocton passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.

Bob was born in Moberly, Missouri on December 16, 1955, to the late Wendell A. and Peggy (Brady) Porth.  He began his career working for Peabody Coal Company and retired from the...

Mar 16, 2022

Sharie Metters, age 59, of Coshocton passed away on March 16, 2022 at Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 15, 1962 in Henderson, Nevada to the late Don Metters and Dorothy Naydine (Belshe) Farrow. She enjoyed rock hunting, gardening and shopping. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and teaching her grandchildren new things, like cooking...

Mar 15, 2022

Norma Lee Brink, 74, of Fresno passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio.  She was born in Dover, Ohio on March 15, 1948 to the late John Michael and Betty (Neading) Mizer.

Norma graduated from Ridgewood High School and was a homemaker most of her life.  She loved...

Mar 14, 2022

Larry E. Fleming, 80, of Coshocton passed away on Monday March 14, 2022, a Altercare of Coshocton.

Larry was born in Coshocton on August 17, 1941, the son of the late Lester R. and Lucille M. (Mills) Fleming.  He graduated from Conesville High School, the class of 1959.  Larry worked a few years at Edmonts in Coshocton...

Mar 11, 2022

John S. George, 81, of Coshocton passed away at Grant Medical Center in Columbus on Friday March 11, 2022.

He was born in Floyd County, KY on October 23, 1940, to the late Johnny M. and Grace (Helton) George.  John served in the U.S. Army, worked in the coal mines for the Peabody Coal Company...

Mar 11, 2022

Mary L. Plants, age 83, of Coshocton, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Signature Health Care. She was born on October 23, 1938, in Coshocton, to the late Ralph and Ethel (Dickerson) Wright. On February 26, 1956, she married Wayne Plants, who passed in 2019. Mary was a stay-at-home mother, taking care of her children and some...

Mar 10, 2022

Marjorie Wiggins, 93, of Coshocton passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on July 5, 1928 to the late Clyde and Maude (Senter) Eberwine.

Marjorie was a member of the Church of Christ and retired from Pretty Products. She enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, crocheting, and her...

Mar 5, 2022

John E. Kimberley, age 77, of Coshocton passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family, after a long battle of cancer.

John was born in Coshocton on July 4, 1944, to the late John E. and Mary (Johnson) Kimberley. He graduated from Coshocton High School in the class of 1962 and...

Mar 4, 2022

Esther Gay, age 89, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 2, 1932, to the late Harold and Grace (Barthalow) Ridgley. On December 21, 1951, she married Dwight E. Gay who passed away in 2013. Esther loved her children and grandchildren and spent many years taking care of...

Mar 4, 2022

Frankie Mae Chaney, 80, of Coshocton passed away at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home in West Lafayette on Friday March 4, 2022.

Frankie was born on November 30, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frank Savina and Clara (McCloy) Groves. On January 24, 1960, she married Robert E. Chaney Sr., who passed away in 2008....

Mar 3, 2022

Randy L. Simmons, 78, of Kimbolton passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

Randy was born in West Lafayette on November 17, 1943, to the late Verner and Hannah (Young) Simmons.

He graduated from West Lafayette High School and retired from General Electric in Coshocton.  In the 80’s, he was an advanced EMT and reserve...

Mar 2, 2022

Beverly Jean “Bev” Fischer, 91, of Coshocton peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday March 2, 2022.

Bev was born in Fresno, Ohio on October 29, 1930, to the late Fred and Evelyn (Galion) Barth. She graduated from Fresno High School and retired from the Peabody Coal Company. She was also employed...

Mar 1, 2022

Sue E. Wright, 78, of Coshocton passed away at Grant Medical Center on Tuesday March 1, 2022.

Sue was born in Coshocton on November 12, 1943, to the late Edward and Jean (Kitchen) Watts.  She graduated from Conesville High School and worked at JII and The Longaberger Company.  She was also a member of the...

Feb 28, 2022

Michael “Mike” A. Jones, 75, of Coshocton passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on December 5, 1946, to the late Kenneth and Jean (Courtright) Jones.

Mike graduated from Warsaw High School and served in the United States Navy from 1966-1970 during the Vietnam War.  He...

Feb 28, 2022

Anna Lou Darner, 91, of Coshocton passed away at Riverside Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Monday February 28, 2022.

Anna was born in Coshocton on February 26, 1931, to the late Samuel Warner and Thelma Zoe Hamilton.  She retired as Manager of Central Dodge and Balderson Dodge in Zanesville.  She loved fishing, horse racing, going to...