Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.

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...

Oct 24, 2020

Susan M. Strickmaker, 64, of Uhrichsville, Ohio passed away at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio on Saturday October 24, 2020.

Susan was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on August 22, 1956 to the late Eugene T. and Caroline M. (Gross) Strickmaker.

She is survived by her brother Gregory (Deborah) Strickmaker of Gnadenhutten, Ohio.

Oct 23, 2020

Myrtle C. Hardy, age 85, of Coshocton passed away on October 23, 2020 at her home.  She was born on March 4, 1935 in Coshocton County to the late Jesse L. Maple and Carrie (Freetage) Maple.

Myrtle is survived by her husband of 68 years, Robert Hardy; daughter Donna (Terry) West of Coshocton; son Robbie (Denise) Hardy...

Oct 20, 2020

Andrew “Andy” Joseph Bordenkircher, age 62, of Coshocton, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at his home. He was born on May 28, 1958 in Coshocton to the late Richard E. Bordenkircher and Mary Catherine (Allman) Bordenkircher.

“Where Andy was, friends were sure to follow” best describes Andy. Although never one to...

Oct 16, 2020

Agnes Ramona “Mert” Adams, 87, of Coshocton passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born in Dresden, Ohio on September 5, 1933 to the late Dorsey and Kettie (Davis) Lacy.

Mert was a member of the Dresden United Methodist Church and the Eastern Stars. She worked for Johnson’s Plumbing for...

Oct 15, 2020

Edna M. Johnson, 71, passed away on Thursday October 15th, 2020. She was born in Coshocton on September 3rd, 1949 to the late Anna (Lillibridge) Cass and Ransom Smith.

Edna was a quiet but amazingly witty person with a great sense of humor. She loved gardening and her family, especially her grandsons, and she also liked to...

Oct 13, 2020

Carol A. White, 77, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Coshocton on June 15, 1943 at her grandmother’s house with her other grandmother present. Her doctor called her “Little Miss 2 by 4” because she toped the baby scales as far as it would go, 10 pounds.

Carol...

Oct 12, 2020

John M. Mizer Jr., 70, of West Lafayette passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was born in Dover, Ohio on January 1, 1950 to the late John “Mike” Mizer Sr. and Betty (Neading) Mizer.

John was a graduate from Ridgewood High School and worked a Mechanic at Bakersville Garage and was...

Oct 11, 2020

Scott Repko, 55, of West Lafayette went to be with his Lord and Savior at his home on Sunday October 11, 2020.

Scott was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 12, 1965 to Richard and Elberta (Kuchle) Repko.

He was a devoted Christian and loved serving his church, especially being the worship leader.  Scott also...

Oct 11, 2020

Beverly A. Hursey, 81, of West Lafayette, passed away at her home on Sunday October 11, 2020.

Beverly was born in Coshocton County on June 3, 1939 to the late Edwin and Delpha (Sisley) Norris.  She graduated from Union High School and worked in sales at Hickory Flats Golf Course in West Lafayette for 28 years and...

Oct 11, 2020

Richard “Dick” E. Kinneer, 89, of Coshocton passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at his home.  He was born at home in Zanesville on July 21, 1931 to the late Earl and Sarah (Hughes) Kinneer.

Dick served in the United States Army during the Korean War and worked for the Ohio Department of Wildlife as an Officer...

Oct 11, 2020

Carol Meiser Kobel, 86, of Coshocton passed away at the Coshocton County Regional Medical Center on Sunday October 11, 2020.

Carol was born in Coshocton on April 16, 1934 to the late Frank E. and Ada B. (Gibbs) Grossenbaugh.  She was a very active member of the First Church of God in Coshocton for 54 years.  Carol...

Oct 9, 2020

Shirley D. Best, 66, of Conesville passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

She was born in Coshocton on September 28, 1954. Shirley was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School and worked various jobs through her life; most recently she worked as a service writer at Walmart, before retiring in 2015. She was...

Oct 8, 2020

Carol Jennings, 77, of Coshocton passed away on Thursday October 8, 2020. She was born in Ravenna, OH on September 17th, 1943 to the late Robert Mays and Goldie (Brown) Mays.

Carol is survived by her four children: Cindy (Chico) Harshaw, Darlene Hupp, Ralph (Adorn) Jennings and Ruby (Harold) Sharier; grandchildren Robert Pease, Heather Pease, Eddie Hupp,...