Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.

Jul 2, 2017

C. Melvin “Mel” Cantrell, 74, of Coshocton passed away on Sunday July 2, 2017 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  Mel was born in Kentucky on February 21, 1943 to the late Charles R. Cantrell Sr. and Martha A. (Coffee) Cantrell.

He graduated from Union High School in 1961.  In his early years he worked at Kroger’s in...

Jun 30, 2017

Suzanne E. McCluggage, 68, of Coshocton passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born in Coshocton on August 31, 1948 to the late Clarence and Dorothy Tubbs.

Suzanne was a plant manager at J.I.I. (Shaw-Barton) where she retired after 37 years. While working she attended Muskingum Area Technical College for...

Jun 27, 2017

Lois Marie (Edie) Babcock passed away peacefully in Coshocton on the morning of June 27, 2017 with her children by her side. Lois was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, always putting others before herself.  Family members and friends would describe her as “the family rock” and “a forthright woman who never left you wondering...

Jun 16, 2017

Charles “Chuck” A. Hughes II, 59, of West Lafayette passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Coshocton on February 12, 1958 to the late Charles “Charlie” and Mae (Hall) Hughes Sr.

Chuck was self-employed and did various jobs over the years.  He was a member of the Coshocton...

Jun 15, 2017

Private Eugene J. “Gene” Appleby, 31, was born in Franklin County, Ohio on September 1, 1914 to the late Mark and Elizabeth Loretta (Berlin) Appleby.

Gene served in the United States Army, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division.  On September 17, 1944, Pvt Appleby took part in Operation Market Garden, Drop Zone T north of Groesbeek,...

Jun 9, 2017

Janice R. Wells, 78, of Coshocton passed away at her home on Friday June 9, 2017.

Janice was born to the late Thomas W. and Ruth (Sarbaugh) Darner in Coshocton on February 26, 1939.

She graduated from Conesville High School, Class of 1957; she then went on to graduate from the Good Samaritan Nursing School...

Jun 1, 2017

Ada Mae Walters, 78, of Coshocton passed away at her home on Thursday June 1, 2017.

Ada was born in Coshocton on June 13, 1938 to the late Jess and Marie (West) Wilson.  She was a homemaker throughout her life, loved spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren and she enjoyed playing Bingo.

She...

May 31, 2017

Ida M. Balo Spring, 99, of Coshocton passed away at Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday May 31, 2017.

Ida was born in Virginia Township on November 24, 1917 to the late Ray and Gladys Jane (Fivecoats) Balo.

She was raised on the Jacob Balo Farm and went to school in Adams Mill...

May 26, 2017

John “James” W. Lent, 81, of Coshocton passed away at Coshocton Springs Care Center on Friday May 26, 2017.

James was born in Roscoe, Ohio on April 27, 1936 to the late James R. and Agnes M. (Moore) Lent.

He enjoyed doing pencil artwork, puzzles, listening to country music and bible study.

James...

May 16, 2017

Helen A. Lawrence, 95, of Coshocton passed away Wednesday May 16, 2017 at the Truman Hospice House in New Philadelphia.  She was born in Coshocton on May 24, 1921 to the late Gerald and Thelma (Emerson) Adams.

Helen was a member of the Coshocton Eastern Stars of Coshocton Chapter 157 and the Coshocton Women’s Club.  She loved...

May 16, 2017

Gregory L. St. John, 66, of Baltic passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at his home.  He was born in Coshocton on April 23, 1951 to the late L.D. “Duke” and Ethel (Brider) St. John.

Greg graduated from Ridgewood High School and University of Southwestern Louisiana and served in the United States Army before working as an...

May 15, 2017

Storm E. McClain, 23, of Coshocton passed away Monday May 15, 2017 at Walnut Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He was born in Coshocton on February 25, 1994.

Storm attended Hopewell School and loved watching bowling, listening to music, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his parents Brent and Tresa McClain of...

May 9, 2017

Ronald “Ron” Bordenkircher, 77, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday May 9, 2017 at Lafayette Pointe. He was born in Coshocton on October 28, 1939 to the late Howard Bordenkircher and Elizabeth (Benner) Newell.

Ron worked most of his life as a Porsche and high performance mechanic and worked 15 years at Advanced Auto Parts.  He loved gardening,...

May 8, 2017

Charles “Bill” Mobley Jr., 81, of Coshocton passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.  He was born in Coshocton on December 29, 1935 to the late Charles W. “Fid” Mobley Sr. and Gertrude (Davis) Laird.

Bill served in the United States Air Force and then went on to work as a Boiler Maker...

May 3, 2017

Ky Thi Do, 64, of Coshocton passed away at her home on Wednesday May 3, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Ky was born in Vietnam on June 22, 1952 to the late That Van Nguyen and Tu Thi Nguyen.

She is survived by her husband Huan Ba Do; sister Tinh O’Brien; her three sons Ryan...

Apr 30, 2017

Thomas “Tom” W. Knepper I, 69, of Coshocton passed away at OSU Medical Center on Sunday April 30, 2017.  He was born in Coshocton on September 20, 1947 to the late Thurman V. and Virginia R. (Maple) Knepper.

He was a machine operator at Novelty Advertising for more than 30 years before retiring.  He was a member...

Apr 29, 2017

Jayne L. Madison, 64, of Coshocton passed away at Walnut Grove Nursing Home on Saturday April 29, 2017.  Jayne was born in Wooster, Ohio on December 3, 1952 to the late Arthur and Jane (Whyde) Neldon.

Jayne was a homemaker throughout her life, loved spending time with her family and friends.  She was a member of the...

Apr 25, 2017

Marian M. Wise passed away at home on April 25, due to complications of a stroke suffered on March 30.  She was 72 years old.

Marian was born in Dewey, Oklahoma on August 18, 1944, to Alfred M. and Florence Parrish and was raised in Dewey.  She attended the Dewey Public School, and graduated in May of...

Apr 24, 2017

Kay L. Pasmore, 73, of Coshocton passed away at Genesis Hospital on Monday April 24, 2017.  Kay was born in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late Clyde and Alice (Cline) Burke on May 22, 1943.

She graduated from Barberton High School and retired from The Longaberger Company as a weaver and repair specialist.  She loved spending time with...

Apr 24, 2017

Eleanor E. Holmes, 85, of Coshocton passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at Signature Healthcare in Coshocton.  She was born in Wills Creek to the late Noah and Mildred (Welling) Perkins.

She worked at Ohio Fabricators and was the owner of Buckeye Bottled Gas.  She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, she loved sewing, crocheting,...