Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.

Jul 11, 2018

Robert L. McVay Sr., 73, of Coshocton passed away at his home on Wednesday July 11, 2018. He was born in St. Albans, West Virginia to the late Harold W. and Thelma (Taylor) McVay.

He was retired from First General Electric and most recently worked for River View Local School District.  He loved watching NASCAR, fishing with...

Jul 11, 2018

Richard L. “Dick” Smalley, 82 of Coshocton passed away at Lafayette Pointe Care Center in West Lafayette on Wednesday July 11, 2018.

Dick was born in Coshocton, Ohio on June 1, 1936 to the late Floyd and Carrie (Kimberley) Smalley.

He served in the US Army Reserves and retired from Ohio Bell/AT&T.  Dick loved spending...

Jul 10, 2018

Marilyn J. Ashcraft, 88, of Zanesville passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Oaks at Bethesda in Zanesville.  She was born in Nellie, Ohio on August 13, 1929 to the late Alois “Louie” and Hazel (Dickey) Darling.

She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and she worked for the Ohio Power Company for...

Jul 10, 2018

Harriett A. Kleinknecht, 91, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Altercare in Zanesville.  She was born in Coshocton on November 4, 1926 to the late Sidney and Garnett (Wheeler) Swick.

She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and worked in retail for most of her life.

Harriett is survived by...

Jul 5, 2018

Ernest L. “Leroy” Tilman, 75, of Newcomerstown, passed away at his home on Thursday July 5, 2018.

Leroy was born in Charlottesville, VA on July 26, 1942 to the late John and Elsie (Gibson) Tilman.

He was a carpenter and truck driver throughout his life.  Leroy was also an avid NASCAR fan and had an...

Jul 3, 2018

Roberta Lynne “Bobbie” Deck Smith, 72, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville on Tuesday July 3, 2018.

She was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 20, 1946.  Bobbie graduated from the University of Cincinnati as a legal assistant.  She had many talents, a certified master knitter, exceptional piano player and teacher, Past President...

Jul 2, 2018

Raymond “Ray” Earl Kirker, 67, of West Lafayette passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at The Ohio State Wenxer Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born in Coshocton on September 16, 1950 to the late James W. and Betty J. (Booth) Kirker.

Ray graduated from Tri-Valley high School in 1968 and has worked for Fairmont Foods, Carnation/...

Jun 28, 2018

Judith Lynn Guilliams, 77, of Conesville, passed away at The Oaks at Northpointe in Zanesville on Thursday June 28, 2018.

Judy was born in Coshocton on August 3, 1940 to the late Chester and Evelyn (Eick) Philabaum.  She graduated from Coshocton High School and was Cook for River View Schools at Conesville.  Judy loved spending time with...

Jun 27, 2018

Charles “Chuck” A. Glass, 57, of Coshocton passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at his home.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 19, 1961.

Chuck served in the United States Army for two years and was a truck driver for many years.  He loved hunting, fishing, listening to music, and watching the Cleveland Browns.  He...

Jun 26, 2018

Jeffrey “JD” Duane Baker Sr., 57, formerly of Dresden, passed away on June 26th, 2018 at Genesis Hospital surrounded by his children.

JD was born December 21st, 1960 in Zanesville, to the late Donald and Bonnie Baker.  He was a member of the Millwrights Union Local 1090, from which he retired after 30+ years of service.  He...

Jun 23, 2018

Arrea Mae Prater, 87 of Coshocton went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday June 23, 2018.

Arrea was born in Coshocton County, Ohio on April 11, 1931 to the late Ray and Pearl (Keefer) Touvell.

She was a homemaker throughout her life, enjoying cooking, cleaning, embroidery and taking care...

Jun 18, 2018

Randall Lawrence “Andy” Gindler, 38, of Coshocton, Ohio, formerly of Gonzales, Texas passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. Andy was born in Austin, Texas on August 3, 1979 to Bruce and Lisa (Farek) Gindler.  He married Heather R. Bush on January 26, 2016.

Andy attended the University of Texas and was currently working as a B.O.P...

Jun 16, 2018

Laura Jolene Kehl, 79, of Coshocton passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born in Newcomerstown on April 4, 1939 to the late John and Helen (Little) Shaw.

Jolene graduated from Newcomerstown High School in 1957 and worked as a Librarian for Coshocton Public Library before retiring in 2013.  She...

Jun 14, 2018

Benny D. Jennings, 75, of Coshocton passed away at his home on Thursday June 14, 2018 with his family by his side.  Benny was born in Coshocton on December 8, 1942 to the late Kenneth and Audrey (Mitchell) Jennings.

He retired from Clow Water Systems and was a member of United Steel Workers Local Union #7014.  Benny...

Jun 13, 2018

Advanced Senior Mother Beverly Joyce White of Coshocton Ohio passed away at Signature Healthcare on June 13, 2018 at the age of 85.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin Coates and Myrtle (Robinson) Coates of Camp Dennison, Ohio, two brothers Marvin Coates and John Coates, one sister Mary Louise Hunter, her daughter Sister Beverly Jo White...

Jun 10, 2018

Rose E. Rodgers, 68, of Coshocton passed away at Coshocton County Regional Medical Center on Sunday June 10, 2018.

Rose was born in Columbus on May 12, 1950 to Harold and Virginia (Kelly) Ross.

She is survived by her husband Frank Rodgers; children Ted (Tracy) Thompson of Columbus, Tracy Thompson of Massillon and Shelli Rodgers...

Jun 10, 2018

Barbara Irene Wilson, age 88, passed away on Sunday June 10th, 2018 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home.

She was born to Elwood and Gladys Shearn and was the youngest of five children.  March 5th 1955, she married William G. Wilson.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill; her sisters Clara Merrell and...

Jun 10, 2018

Anthony J. “Tony” Hoffman, 49, of West Lafayette passed away at his home on Sunday June 10, 2018 after a short illness.  Tony was born in Coshocton on September 25, 1968 to John and Carole Hoffman.

He graduated from Ridgewood High School, worked at Shaffer Tent and Awning, Kraft Foods, Coshocton Industries and was a farmer throughout...

Jun 6, 2018

Mary M. “Maggie” Whyde, 75, of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away at her home on Wednesday June 6, 2018.

Maggie was born in Zanesville, Ohio on November 20, 1942 to the late Floyd and Mary M. (Lawyer) Williamson.

She was an assistant dietician for a local nursing home, home health aide and member of the...

May 27, 2018

Michael “Mike” John Haines, 39, of West Lafayette passed away May 27, 2018 at the Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus due to complications from a massive heart attack on April 20, 2018.  He was born in Columbus on January 6, 1979.

Mike was married to Tiffany (Leas) Haines.  They cherished 23 years together. They have...