Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.

Nov 25, 2020

Laura Sue Robson Copenhaver, age 87, of Tuscaloosa, died November 25, 2020 at Barfield Health Care in Guntersville, AL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff Copenhaver, parents, H.E. & Laura Robson, sisters Patricia McDonald, and Jackie Robson.

She is survived by her daughters, Leslie Magness (Rich) of Orlando, FL, and Patty Ryan...

Nov 25, 2020

Barbara L. Smith, 78, of Andover formerly of Coshocton passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Ashtabula County Medical Center in Ashtabula, Ohio.  She was born in Coshocton on March 19, 1942 to the late John and Mildred (Dickerson) Smith.

Barbara was a graduate of Coshocton High School and worked for many years at Gross Discount and...

Nov 24, 2020

Judith “Judy” Meddings, 74, of Coshocton passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on January 30, 1946 to the late Milton and Audrey (Corder) Florence.

Judy was a 1964 graduate of Coshocton High School and worked for Novelty Advertising for more than 30 years before retiring. She...

Nov 22, 2020

Paulette “Paula” Eick, 66, of Fresno passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born in Millersburg, Ohio on December 8, 1953 to the late Robert and Mary (Treece) Gray.

Paula graduated from West Holmes High School and received her LPN from the Coshocton County Memorial Hospital. Along with the hospital...

Nov 21, 2020

Rebecca “Becky” Jo Bosson, of Coshocton, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 9, 1964 to Edith (Fisher) Welker and Robert Carson. On November 30, 1984, she married Earl Bosson. Together they have owned and operated Earl’s Dari Drive-In for almost 30 years. The Dari has been a...

Nov 20, 2020

Nancy Lee Powell, age 81, of Stone Creek passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, the Resurrected King, on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Union Hospital.

She was born in Newcomerstown on May 29, 1939, to the late Dale and Viola Adams. She was a graduate of West Lafayette High School where she...

Nov 20, 2020

Mother LaVona Berry was born October 12, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her parents were the Reverend Hugley Brown (deceased) and Mrs. Bessie Mae Brown (deceased) and from this union two children were born, Sylvia (deceased) and LaVona.

Upon the passing of Sr. Mtr. Bessie Wynn’s first husband she later married Pres. Elder Joseph Wynn Sr. (deceased) and...

Nov 18, 2020

Donna M. Lahna passed away peacefully at home the way she lived her long joy filled life of 96 years, surrounded by her loving children, after several years of declining health issues.

Born August 13, 1924 in Tyndall, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Oneda (DeCoursey) Wilden.

On January 22, 1946,...

Nov 16, 2020

Gregory A. “Greg” Mast, 66, of Fresno passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020.

Greg was born in Coshocton on September 1, 1954, to the late Henry and Helen E. (McClure) Mast.  He graduated from Ridgewood High School and went right to work at Jones Metal where he has worked for 48 years; Greg was currently the...

Nov 14, 2020

Judith “Judy” Saylor, 73, of Coshocton passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on April 21, 1947 to the late Fredrick C. and Ruby K. (Lutz) Swope.

Judy graduated from Jefferson High School in 1965. She worked as a lab tech at Edmonts for 25 years. She...

Nov 10, 2020

Charles Russell Bridges, 86, went to join his wife for eternity on November 10, 2020.  He was born on April 16, 1934 in Coshocton.  He was the son of Roy Wilmer and Gladys (Kinner) Bridges.  On December 17, 1962, he married Mary Lou Rhinehart whom preceded him in death on December 5, 2019.

Surviving are four children,...

Nov 8, 2020

Howard “Jack” McCloy Sr., 82, of Coshocton passed away Sunday November 8, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Grafton, WV on November 7, 1938 to the late Guy and Lena (Gobel) McCloy.

He is survived by his children Cheryl Hare, Howard (Peggy) McCloy Jr., Jack (Gerri) McCloy, and Tracy (Mike) Freetage; grandchildren Travis, Brent, Anthony,...

Nov 7, 2020

Theodore “Chester” Barrick, 78, of Coshocton, passed away at Altercare of Coshocton on Saturday November 7, 2020.

Chester was born in Greensburg, PA on July 7, 1942 to the late Theodore Leroy Barrick and Kathryn (Price) Richard.

He retired as a custodian from Coshocton City Schools/Lincoln Elementary after 30+ years of service.  He also served...

Nov 5, 2020

Iris “Karen” (Taylor) Egler, 68, of Coshocton passed away in her home on Friday November 5th, 2020.  Karen was born in Coshocton on December 6th, 1951 to the late Grover F and Gertrude (Finnell) Taylor.  Karen was the last of the Taylor family.  The Taylor family helped start the Coshocton Church of God in 1954 out of their home...

Nov 1, 2020

Edna E. Shaw, 83, of West Lafayette passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at her daughters’ home.  She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on July 19, 1937 to the late Simon L. and Hazel (Phillabaum) Burkey.

Edna Worked as a home health aid up until she was 82 years old and was unable to work anymore. She...

Nov 1, 2020

G. Alan Worthington, 54, of West Lafayette passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus.  He was born in Coshocton on July 16, 1966 to the late George E. and Linda (Touvell) Worthington.

Alan was a 1984 graduate of River View High School and worked for NAPA for more than 30 years,...

Oct 28, 2020

Theresa F. Garrett, 88, of Coshocton passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her home. She was born in Plainfield, CT on June 24, 1932 to the late Leo and Priscilla (Gagnon) Drisco.

She was married for 44 years to her husband Dwight, who preceded her in death. She was well known in the area for her...

Oct 28, 2020

Arthur L. “Shorty” Swauger Sr., passed away at Altercare of Coshocton on Wednesday October 28, 2020.

Shorty was born in Tuscarawas County on February 9, 1934 to the late George and Leotta (Zaroff) Swauger.

He worked at Larson Clay, Simonds Tools and was the owner operator of Swaugers Hauling.  He loved spending time at the...

Oct 28, 2020

Diann I. Souslin, 81, of Coshocton passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on July 23, 1939 to the late Aaron and Iva (Hecker) Lorenz.

Diann was a 1957 graduate of Coshocton High School and worked for Shaw-Barton for many years before retiring. She was also...

Oct 28, 2020

Sharon Ann (Casey) Henry was called home to Heaven on this day of October 28, 2020. She was born on July 8, 1940 to the late Milo and Hazel (Kiser) Casey.  Sharon was proud to be a 1958 graduate of Coshocton High School and a lifetime member of the Coshocton Church of the Nazarene.

Sharon is survived...