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Wendell T. Ash 81 of Iberia, Missouri passed away at his daughter’s home in Shawnee, Ohio on Tuesday March 28, 2023. He was born May 25, 1941, in Rector, Arkansas, a son of the late Elmer and Viola Thorton Ash. He worked as a furniture maker for Stanton Manufacturing in Lake Ozark, Missouri before retirement; He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren and when he wasn’t with his family, he enjoyed fishing and tending his gardens. He is survived by his...

Wendell T. Ash 81 of Iberia, Missouri passed away at his daughter’s home in Shawnee, Ohio on Tuesday March 28, 2023. He was born May 25, 1941, in Rector, Arkansas, a son of the late Elmer...

Daniel Martin

Daniel E.” Dan” Martin of New Straitsville, formerly of the Glouster area. passed away on Monday March 27, 2023, at his home. Dan was born on October 11, 1954 in Massillon, Ohio He was a son of the late James W. Martin Jr., who passed away as the result of an automobile accident when Dan was an infant, and Wanda (Rutter) and Melvin McKee. Dan was simple man with simple needs. He enjoyed a good fishing spot, a starry night, and a warm...

Daniel E.” Dan” Martin of New Straitsville, formerly of the Glouster area. passed away on Monday March 27, 2023, at his home. Dan was born on October 11, 1954 in Massillon,...

David Slatzer New Lexington

David L. Slatzer, 83, of New Lexington passed away March 25, 2023, at the New Lexington Care and Rehabilitation Center. Dave was born December 9, 1939, in Shawnee, Ohio. He was a son of the late Clayton and Gladys (Duncan) Slatzer. Dave was a United States Marine Corp veteran and was a lifetime member of the New Lexington Eagles #2070 and the New Lexington Elks Lodge #509. He was the lead singer and guitar player for the band, “Country Blue Boys”. Dave retired from the...

David L. Slatzer, 83, of New Lexington passed away March 25, 2023, at the New Lexington Care and Rehabilitation Center. Dave was born December 9, 1939, in Shawnee, Ohio. He was a son of the late...

David Starner Corning

David L. Starner, 67, of Corning, passed away at his home on March 24, 2023. Born August 13, 1955 in Zanesville, he was a son of Ruth E. (Reed) Starner and the late Francis L. (Fred) Starner of Moxahala. He was a husband, a “Poppy”, a dad, an uncle, a brother, a son, and a friend to so many. Dave was quick to respond to one in need whether it was a generator that needed fuel, a roof that needed repair, a ride to the store, a word of advice, or a shoulder to cry...

David L. Starner, 67, of Corning, passed away at his home on March 24, 2023. Born August 13, 1955 in Zanesville, he was a son of Ruth E. (Reed) Starner and the late Francis L. (Fred) Starner of...

Thomas Bailey Sr. Rendville

Thomas E. Bailey Sr. 70 of Rendville passed away on Thursday March 23, 2023, at the Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. He was born December 23, 1952, in Zanesville, a son of the late Bernard “Beans” and Orpha Lucas Bailey. Tom was a hard worker throughout his life, he was currently employed as a State of Ohio Correction Officer at the Southeastern Corrections Institute for the past 19 years, before that Tom had worked for 30 years at C&E Glass of Lancaster and when he...

Thomas E. Bailey Sr. 70 of Rendville passed away on Thursday March 23, 2023, at the Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. He was born December 23, 1952, in Zanesville, a son of the late Bernard...

Beverly Stanley Corning

Beverly D. Stanley, 74, of Corning, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Genesis Morrison House, Zanesville. Beverly was born February 22, 1949, in Boone County West Virginia, a daughter of the late Clarence (Bud) Rowe Sr. and Mable Lovejoy Rowe. Beverly was a loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt. She was a long-time member of the Corning Church of Christ as well as a retired medic at Corning EMS. Beverly was talented in arts and crafts and loved to share her designs with family...

Beverly D. Stanley, 74, of Corning, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Genesis Morrison House, Zanesville. Beverly was born February 22, 1949, in Boone County West Virginia, a daughter...

Faye Craig New Lexington

Faye Elaine Sands Craig 78 of New Lexington passed away Monday March 6, 2023, at Altercare of Somerset. She was born May 2, 1944, in Elyria, Ohio, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Lorraine Cronin Sands. Elaine was married to her partner for life the late Richard “Dick” Craig Sr.; Elaine and Dick raised a family together and started and ran Craig’s Towing of New Lexington for 34 years together until Dick’s death in 2001, Elaine continued to run the business until...

Faye Elaine Sands Craig 78 of New Lexington passed away Monday March 6, 2023, at Altercare of Somerset. She was born May 2, 1944, in Elyria, Ohio, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Lorraine...

Vera Rea-Janik Corning

Vera May Rea-Janik 95 of Corning passed away at her home on Sunday February 26, 2023. She was born May 6, 1927, in Corning, a daughter of the late Paul O. and Ora Mae McClintock Leonard. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She was also incredibly proud of her work at Northrop Corporation, now known as Northrop Grumman in Hawthorn, CA. She built aircraft used by our armed forces and retired in 1985. She is survived by her children Sharon (Gordon) Shaw, Michael...

Vera May Rea-Janik 95 of Corning passed away at her home on Sunday February 26, 2023. She was born May 6, 1927, in Corning, a daughter of the late Paul O. and Ora Mae McClintock Leonard. She was...

Rollon Cook Logan

Rollon F. “Rolly” Cook Jr. 60 of Logan passed away at his home on Thursday February 23, 2023. He was born March 12, 1962, a son of the late Rollon and Shelbie Spencer Cook. Rolly enjoyed doing auto body work and paint restoration on cars; he was a simple man that enjoyed being in the outdoors camping, hunting mushrooms and enjoying nature and all it had to offer. He is survived by his long-time girlfriend Shirley Danison; his sons and their children Rollon (Ashley) Cook...

Rollon F. “Rolly” Cook Jr. 60 of Logan passed away at his home on Thursday February 23, 2023. He was born March 12, 1962, a son of the late Rollon and Shelbie Spencer...

Jane Ryan Shawnee

Jane McKnight Ryan 76 of Shawnee passed away Monday February 20, 2023, at the Genesis Medical Center, Zanesville. She was born July 7, 1946, in Shawnee the daughter of the late Fred and Georgia Ervin McKnight. Janie was a former employee of ITT Lighting of Vermillion, Ohio; she was a member of the Jeromesville American Legion Post 749 Women’s Auxiliary and a life member of Polk AMVETS. She is survived by her husband Tom Ryan; her children Barb Reeves, Bev (Bill) Kraeer and Scott...

Jane McKnight Ryan 76 of Shawnee passed away Monday February 20, 2023, at the Genesis Medical Center, Zanesville. She was born July 7, 1946, in Shawnee the daughter of the late Fred and Georgia...