Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.

Jan 20, 2021

Alfred Joseph “AJ” Freniere, III, 33 years old, of Urbana, Ohio passed away at home on January 20, 2021.  Born in Coshocton on October 15, 1987 and formerly of Dresden, Ohio, AJ had friends and family from across the state who were with him when he died.

Diagnosed at age 18 with a genetic disease, AJ would...

Jan 18, 2021

Richard “Dick” Scherer, 95, God took his hand and Dick was eagerly ready to go to his promise land, after a long struggle with dementia. Dick was born in Strasburg, Ohio to Albert and Bernice (Reiss) Scherer on New Year’s day in 1926 with snow blowing under the kitchen door.

At twelve years old, Dick brought electric...

Jan 16, 2021

Chad A. Lemley, 47, of Zanesville passed away at his home on Saturday January 16. 2021.

Chad was born in Zanesville on August 22, 1973 to John Lemley and Cheryl (Tucker) Lemley.  He graduated from Tri-Valley High School in the class of 1991.  Chad loved playing softball throughout his life and had a true passion for coaching...

Jan 16, 2021

Norma Murray, age 60, of Millersburg, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on July 13, 1960 in Mount Vernon to the late O’Stella (Warner) and Herman Moran. She was an STNA and worked locally at Autumn Health Care. Norma enjoyed bowling leagues and puzzles. She loved spending time with her family....

Jan 12, 2021

Cyrus C. “Shiloh” Larntz, 20, of Coshocton passed away on Tuesday January 12, 2021.

He was born in Coshocton to Paul C. and Amber M. (Stroup) Larntz on November 23, 2000.  He graduated from Coshocton High School in the class of 2018 and was currently an honor student attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University where he was also...

Jan 12, 2021

Elden L. Williard, 94, of Coshocton passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021 at Oak Pointe Nursing facility in Baltic, Ohio.

Born November 2, 1926 in Ashville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Eles and Arline (Hanson) Williard.

Elden was a 1945 graduate of Canal Winchester High School. A WWII veteran US Corporal...

Jan 11, 2021

Donald “Don” Carpenter, 71, of Coshocton passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on July 4, 1949 to the late Jack and Marie (Bear) Carpenter.

Don was a graduate of Ridgewood High School, following high school he was drafted to the United States Army...

Jan 10, 2021

Lewis Thomas, age 87, of Coshocton, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on June 22, 1933 in Coshocton to the late Cecil and Eloise (Fry) Thomas. He was a United States Army Signal Corp Veteran having served from 1953 to 1954. He retired in 1991 as a machinist at...

Jan 4, 2021

Norma L. Eckelberry, 80, of West Lafayette passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Martin, KY on February 7, 1940 to the late Samuel and Dixie (Hicks) Stephens.

Norma graduated from Martin High School, worked for The Sign Maker Shop for 30 years before retiring and She was a member of...

Jan 1, 2021

George E. Hartley, age 71, passed away on January 1, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 21, 1949 in Pocatalico, WV to the late Upton and Flossie Hartley. He worked at Smurfit-Stone Container for 30 years and owned his own business, Star Security Services.

He is survived by his children, Adam (Christine) Hartley and...

Dec 29, 2020

Jeffrey Paul Mobley, 59, of Coshocton, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Coshocton Regional Medical Center. He was born in Coshocton on July 14, 1961 to the late Raymond and Beverly (Billman) Mobley. Jeff worked at Buehler’s for 29 years in the Bakery department, then Walmart for 13 years. He had a countdown to retire in 22...

Dec 29, 2020

Mary D. Ellis, 77, of Coshocton, passed away at Coshocton Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Mary was born in Coshocton, Ohio on July 30, 1943 to the late Selbourne A. and Catherine M. (Hall) Simmons. She graduated from Coshocton High School in 1961 and worked at Pretty Products in Coshocton for 32 years before retiring in...

Dec 29, 2020

Annabelle G. “Annie” Whitaker, 83, of Coshocton passed away at the Coshocton County Regional Medical Center on Tuesday December 29, 2020.

Annie was born in Bakersville on November 29, 1937 to the late Harvey and Hazel (Mizer) Thomas.  She graduated from West Lafayette High School in the class of 1955 and retired from Clow Water Systems as...

Dec 27, 2020

Opal M. Fisher, 94, of Coshocton passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on June 28, 1926 to the late Francis and Fern (Tarman) Clark.

Opal graduated from Coshocton High School in 1944 and worked as a cook at the Coshocton VFW 2040. She was a member of the...

Dec 26, 2020

Elizabeth A. (Wheeler) Good, 98, closed her eyes on December 26, 2020 and woke up in heaven.  She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on May 13, 1922 to the late Harry and Golden (Donaker) Wheeler.

Elizabeth was married on May 15, 1943 to Henry Good, who preceded her in death on January 30, 1981.She was a homemaker...

Dec 24, 2020

James “Jim” Karas, 68, of Coshocton passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on September 22, 1952 to the late Elmer and Dorothy (Lucas) Karas.

Jim graduated from Guernsey Central Catholic High School and worked in Coshocton for the United States Postal Service as a mail...

Dec 23, 2020

Brenda Lane Carlton passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 23, at the Inn at Chapel Grove in Heath, Ohio. Formerly of Buford, GA, Statesville, NC and Kissimmee, FL. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Harry, eight years earlier, her first husband Don S Chiacchira and sister Janice (Charles) Phipps of Bloomington, IN. Brenda was born in Crab...

Dec 23, 2020

Michael “Mike” D. Farver, age 72, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Altercare. He was born on December 26, 1947 in Coshocton to the late Richard and Marjorie Farver. On December 16, 1972, he married Betty (Jones) Farver. Mike was a United State Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War, 9th Infantry Division Combat Medic. He was a...

Dec 18, 2020

Michael “Mike” Bookless, age 63, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. He was born on April 9, 1957 in Coshocton to Frank and Beverly (Young) Bookless. Mike enjoyed the outdoors and loved feeding the deer and raccoons that visited him daily.

Along with his parents, Mike is survived by his siblings, Jim...

Dec 17, 2020

Barbara Jean Bryant, 92, of Coshocton passed away at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home in West Lafayette on Thursday December 17, 2020.

She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on February 29, 1928 to the late David and Evelyn (Banks) Thomson.  Barbara graduated from Coshocton High School, retired from Shaw Barton after 28 years and was a member of...