Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.

Jun 2, 2022

Walter “Damian” Neighbor, 62, of Coshocton passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Coshocton, OH on February 24, 1960.

Damian graduated from Coshocton high School in 1978 and worked in construction most of his life alongside his father, brother, and sister. He was a much-loved son, brother, father,...

Jun 1, 2022

Marion G. Marhofer Sr., 93, of Fresno, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 18, 1928 in Pearl, Ohio to the late Otto and Katie (Limbacher) Marhofer. He was a United States Army Veteran, having served in the Korean War. On November, 30, 1957, he married Betty (Brown) Marhofer, who...

May 27, 2022

James Drexel Wright, 95, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away at Genesis Morrison House Hospice on Friday May 27, 2022.

James was born in Alva, KY to the late Jeptha W. and Jenny Ella (Cox) Wright.  He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman First Class during WW II from 1944-1946.  James was an underground miner for...

May 26, 2022

Richard E. Durkee, 94, of Coshocton passed away at Signature Healthcare of Coshocton on Thursday May 26, 2022.

Richard was born in Flint, Michigan on December 20, 1927, to the late Harry and Florence (Butler) Durkee.  He graduated from Flint Central High School in 1946 and DeVry University in Chicago.  He honorably served in World War II...

May 25, 2022

James “Jay” McGinnis Sr. 71, of Newcomerstown, Ohio passed away at Ohio State University Medical Center on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

James was born on July 14, 1950 to the late Joseph Harry McGinnis and Inez Marie (Egler) Stout. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and mowing everyone’s yard. Jay was also a member of the Coshocton...

May 22, 2022

Donald Duane Hood, 64, of Frazeysburg, Ohio passed away at his home on Sunday May 22, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer.

Born December 14, 1957, in Zanesville, he was the only son of the late David and Ethel Yvonne Hood. He was a graduate of the Tri-Valley High School class of 1976. Don was a...

May 21, 2022

Harold Dean Rehard, age 87, passed away on May 21, 2022 at his home in San Diego, California. He was born on February 19, 1935 in Isleta, Ohio to the late Oscar and Mary (Loos) Rehard. On March 16, 1974 he married, Mildred Louise (Dickinson) Rehard, and together they celebrated 42 years of marriage before her passing in 2016....

May 19, 2022

Trevor Allen Griffith, 41, of West Lafayette passed away at his home on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Trevor was born in Coshocton on August 2, 1980, to Oren and Patty Griffith.  He graduated from Ridgewood High School in the class of 1999 and started working at WTNS when he was seventeen years old.

He loved...

May 18, 2022

Lanaea M. Art (Oliver), 31, of Coshocton, passed away on May 18, 2022 at Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 22, 1991 in Coshocton to Steve Oliver and Tammie Shryock. She was a 2010 graduate of Coshocton High School. She had a big heart and was always thinking of others. She enjoyed spending time with her...

May 14, 2022

Charlotte (McKnight) Ramey went to her heavenly home on May 14, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. She was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Charlotte was born to Wilbur and Nadine (Westfall) McKnight on August 22,1945.

She is survived by her mother Nadine, aged 103. Charlotte spent her formative years in Coshocton,...

May 13, 2022

Ruth Francis Wells, 97, of Keene, passed away at the Juanita Potts Family Home on Friday May 13, 2022.

Ruth was born in London, Kentucky on January 23, 1925, to the late Roland and Bertha (Crawford) Reams.

She was a devoted member of the Coshocton Church of Christ, an avid reader and treasured spending time...

May 3, 2022

Deanna K. McCloy, 49, of Coshocton passed away at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus on Tuesday May 3, 2022.

Deanna was born in Coshocton on September 16, 1972, to Bobby and Marjorie (VanSickle) McCloy.

She loved spending time with her family and friends, caring for animals, fishing, outdoors, traveling and camping.

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May 2, 2022

Edward A. Dunfee, 75, of Coshocton passed away at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville on Monday May 2, 2022.  His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Ed came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.

Ed was born in Coshocton on...

Apr 30, 2022

Donald Sherrick, 88, previously of California, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Signature Healthcare. He was born on January 15, 1934 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Emerson and Freda (Powelson) Sherrick. While growing up on the farm in Otsego, he traveled to 48 states on family vacations before graduating from New Concord High School. After graduation,...

Apr 28, 2022

Van Young, 66, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at OSU Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 14, 1955 to the late Clyde Young and Donna Rae (VanWinkle) Young, who survives. He was a 1974 graduate of River View High School. He went on to further his education at The...

Apr 25, 2022

Melissa Phillabaum, 54, of Coshocton passed away on Monday April 25, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Melissa was born in Coshocton on March 7, 1968, to Richard and Dorothy (Darr) Barker.

She loved to paint, walking, and taking photographs of outdoor scenery.  Melissa also treasured spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren....

Apr 24, 2022

Kyle Jay Bookless, 48, of Coshocton, passed away on April 24, 2022 unexpectedly. He was born on October 10, 1973 in Zanesville to Bernard and Linda (Vance) Bookless, who survive. He was a 1992 graduate of River View High School. He attended Hocking College where he obtained his Paramedic and Firefighter certificate. He went on to have a career...

Apr 19, 2022

Fred E. Williams, 85, of Coshocton passed away at Grant Hospital in Columbus on Tuesday April 19, 2022.

Fred was born on May 1, 1936, in Roscoe, Ohio to the late George Jackson and Zelma (Elder) Williams.

He graduated from Roscoe High School in the class of 1954, served in the United States Army and...

Apr 18, 2022

Jeannette M. Moore, 80, of Coshocton, formerly of Columbus, passed away at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio on Monday April 18, 2022.

She was born on February 27, 1942, in Columbus to the late Mary Margaret Brown and Frank Hanson.

Jeannette was a Patient Relations Director for Ohio Health for many...

Apr 15, 2022

William D. “Bill” Roof, 71of Coshocton passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on Friday April 15, 2022, one day shy of his 72nd birthday.

Billy was a proud citizen of Coshocton and Dover. He spent his days visiting his friends at the fire station and socializing with people in the town square. Billy was an avid supporter...