Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.

Apr 10, 2019

Robert M. “Pinky” Fortune, 90, of Coshocton passed away peacefully at Windsorwood Place on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.  He was born in Coshocton on December 1, 1928 to the late Robert and Thelma (Lewis) Fortune.

He graduated from Roscoe High School in 1948 and served in the United States Army Reserves 717th Railway Battalion.  He was a...

Apr 10, 2019

Judith E. “Judy” Maxwell, 77, of Coshocton passed at Altercare in Coshocton on Wednesday April 10, 2019.

Judy was born in Mansfield, Ohio on January 17, 1942 to the late Fred and Hester (Beal) Patterson.  She graduated from Bellville High School, Wittenberg University and received her Masters Degree from Ashland University.

Judy served as a...

Apr 8, 2019

James A. Gray…Jim Gray, a.k.a. “Jo-Z” and “Deadeye”, born November 10, 1948 was a son, brother, nephew, cousin, father, grandfather and friend. Jim passed away on April 8, 2019 at his home in Warsaw, OH surrounded by family. Each of us who are lucky enough to have shared a bond with him know what an amazing person he was....

Apr 8, 2019

William “Bim” L. Taylor,76, of West Lafayette passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born in Pineville, WV on September 18, 1942 to the late William R. and Molly (Green) Taylor.

Bim worked as an Extruder Operator for Empire Plastics (Boltron) for 35 years before retiring.  He loved NASCAR races,...

Apr 8, 2019

Donald “Don” R. Dolick, 83, of Coshocton passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at Signature Healthcare of Coshocton.  He was born in Plainfield on September 1, 1935 to the late Cletus S. and Dorothy (Kline) Dolick.

He graduated from Plainfield High School in 1953, the Ohio State University and Garrett Seminary School before beginning his career as...

Apr 6, 2019

Rodney Lacy, 60, of Conesville passed away at his home on Saturday, April 6, 2019.  He was born in Coshocton on March 13, 1959 to the late Laird “Larry” and Mary (Duncan) Lacy.

Rodney graduated from Tri-Valley High School, he previously worked for Longaberger and was currently driving truck for Darling Ingredients.  He was most passionate about...

Apr 5, 2019

Nonabel A. Hooper Lyon, 95, of Coshocton passed away Friday April 5, 2019 at Altercare Nursing and Rehabilitation of Coshocton.  She was born in Meigsville Township, Morgan County, Ohio on July 9, 1923 to the late Hamer and Abigail (Blackburn) Hooper.

She graduated from Malta-McConnelsville High School and Merdith Business College, Zanesville. She worked with the Ohio...

Apr 1, 2019

Melvin D. “Mel” May, 78, of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away on Monday April 1, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus after a brief illness.

Mel was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on December 1, 1940 to the late Lloyd F. May Sr. and Meda (Schuman) May.  He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1959...

Mar 30, 2019

Stanley S. Dickerson, 82, of Coshocton passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  He was born in Coshocton on April 29, 1936 to the late Ralph and Mayme (Bantum) Dickerson.

He graduated from Coshocton High School in 1954 and went on to serve in the United States Army for four years.  After returning...

Mar 30, 2019

Susan L. “Susie” Davis, 58, of Millersburg, passed away at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster on Saturday March 30, 2019.

Susie was born in Berea, Ohio on June 13, 1960.

She was a S.T.N.A helping care for those in need in their own homes.  Susie loved spending time outside, especially river raft riding in the river...

Mar 29, 2019

Russell H. Vickers, 87, of Coshocton passed away at Bickford Worthington Assisted Living in Worthington, Ohio on Friday March 29, 2019.

Russell was born in Coshocton on May 6, 1931 to the late Harvey and Niva (Emig) Vickers.  He served in the US Army from 1952-1954 and was a self-employed timber cutter throughout his life.  Russell was...

Mar 26, 2019

On Tuesday, March 26th, 2019, loving father and friend, Gregory McKay, passed away at the age of 63.

Greg was born on December 9th, 1955 in Coshocton Ohio.

He was a graduate of the 1974 class of Coshocton High School and he was a hardworking laborer for Norfolk & Southern for 35 years. Greg loved...

Mar 26, 2019

Twila Marie Krieger, 87, of Coshocton passed away, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born in Coshocton on September 30, 1931 to the late Lulu Cupps.

Twila worked at Kroger as a cashier and as a manager.  She loved crocheting, walking her dog, Willy, cooking, gardening, watching tv and spending time...

Mar 24, 2019

Karalee Zoe Powell, 32, of Fresno passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, everyone loved her.  She was born in Cambridge on February 25, 1987.

She graduated from Ridgewood High School in 2005 and worked as an Amish Transporter, she absolutely loved her job and the people she...

Mar 24, 2019

Thomas “Tom” Allman, 81, of Coshocton passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Morrison Hospice House in Zanesville. He was born in Coshocton on September 18, 1937 to the late Charles R. and Helen L. (Stitler) Allman.

Tom graduated from Coshocton High School and served in the National Guard and the United States Army as a...

Mar 23, 2019

Rosemary L. Ploetz, 58, of Cambridge passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Southeastern Med Hospital, Cambridge. She was born in Buffalo, NY to the late William and Rosemary (Masterson) Braun.

She loved to watch movies, listen to music, sing, and spend time with her cats.

Rosemary is survived by her husband Lyle Ploets Jr....

Mar 22, 2019

Joyce Eleanor Eaton, 81, of Coshocton passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Coshocton on September 2, 1937 to the late Earl and Edna (Sycks) Mulford.

She was a nurse at various places in Coshocton, including Coshocton County Memorial Hospital, College Park Nursing Home, Dr. Johnson’s office and was a surveyor...

Mar 18, 2019

John E. Stover, 77, of West Lafayette passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Riverside Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newcomerstown.  He was born in Coshocton on May 1, 1941 to the late John M. and Helen M. (Royer) Stover.

He graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1959 and then went on to serve in the...

Mar 16, 2019

Lawrence E. “Larry” Fortner, 73, of Coshocton passed away after a long battle with cancer at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville on Saturday, March 16, 2019.

Larry was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 25, 1945 to the late Lawrence N. Fortner and Ethel (Middlemus) Fortner Jones.  In 1963, he graduated from Coshocton High School. After graduating, Larry...

Mar 14, 2019

Syler James Will was born on July 22, 1998 in Coshocton, OH. He was raised in Coshocton with his brothers and sisters and deeply loved by a community of friends, family, and educators alike.

Syler was an outgoing, warm, and rambunctious spirit who loved playing with his parents, siblings, and cousins.  He lit up every room he...