Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.

Jul 28, 2017

Carmen O. Jarvis, 87, of Coshocton passed away at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville on Friday July 28, 2017.  Carmen was born in Conesville on May 22, 1930 to the late Earl and Maude (Oschenbein) Saylor.

She loved spending time with her family, fishing, camping and was a member of the Mill Fork Valley Grange.

Carmen...

Jul 28, 2017

John E. Ertle, 72, of Coshocton passed away Friday July 28, 2017 at his home.

Per his wishes a cremation will take place and a memorial service will be help at a later date.

Jul 25, 2017

Harry E. “Butch” Mercer Jr., 77, of Coshocton, passed away at Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia.  Butch was born in Coshocton on November 11, 1939 to the late Harry E. Mercer Sr. and Mary (Hall) Dunfee.

Butch had worked in Auto Body repair throughout his life at Carroll’s Buckeye Motors and Finton...

Jul 24, 2017

(ANNA) MAXINE TODD, 85, died Monday July 24, 2017 of natural causes.   Maxine was born September 11, 1931 in Anstead, WV.  Maxine graduated from Union Furnace High School in 1950 in a class of twenty-eight.  She married her high school sweetheart Harl A. Todd June 11, 1950 in Asbury Chapel - Nelsonville, OH.  After nearly 60 years of marriage,...

Jul 23, 2017

Dr. James V. Kleinknecht , age 86 of Conesville passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Signature Healthcare of Coshocton. He was born June 20, 1931 in Coshocton to the late Virgil and Alice (Lockard) Kleinknecht.

Doc was a graduate of Roscoe High School and Lincoln Chiropractic College.  He also served in the United States Air Force...

Jul 17, 2017

John H. Fisher Jr., 57, of Coshocton passed away at his home on Monday July 17, 2017.  John was born in Coshocton on October 5, 1959 to the late John H. Fisher Sr. and Juanita (Saylor) Fisher.

John had worked at several businesses throughout his life including Prince’s Wrecker Service, Jones Oil, Albert Excavating, Star Fire, AK...

Jul 15, 2017

Roger Lee Bradford, 71, of Warsaw passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Morrison Hospice House in Zanesville. He was born in Zanesville on September 25, 1945 to the late Bruce and Mildred (Fife) Bradford.

Roger was a 1963 graduate of John Glenn High School. He was a member of Perry Chapel Baptist Church and the NRA. ...

Jul 14, 2017

Lucas “Luke” Ross Rastorfer, 36, of Akron lost his battle with addiction on Friday, July 14, 2017 at his home.  He was born in Barberton, Ohio on July 17, 1980.

Luke’s passion was carpentry, he started working as a carpenter when he was 11 years old and he continued to do so throughout his adult life.  He...

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...