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A Tribute to the Courageous and Strong Woman. Deborah J. Arnold Deborah Jean Arnold 66, passed-away Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born in Peoria, Illinois on January 28, 1954 to Alvin Charles Arnold Sr. and late Angelene Force  She is survived by her loving children and Family; two sons and a daughter, Daniel R. McMahan Jr and wife Kelley, Edward L. McMahan and Ex-Wife Tracey and Angela M. Purkaple and husband Jack; eight Grandchildren Brittany, Nick, Jacob, Jasmine, Joslynn,...

Joan Reed, 67 of Lancaster and formerly of Zanesville died peacefully and unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021 surrounded by her family at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born November 20, 1953 in Zanesville the daughter of Daniel and Shirley (Singer) Englehart. Many will remember Joan as a bright and shining soul who loved her family dearly and could make you smile with her infectious laugh. Her eyes regularly twinkled with just the right amount of mischief...

Frank J. Micheli, 91, passed away at 7:11 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Genesis HealthCare System. Frank was born in Zanesville, Ohio, on March 23, 1929, to John Micheli and Teresa Carlini Micheli and was a life-long resident of our community.  Those who mourn his passing include his children:  Michael J. Micheli, Matthew (Cindy) Micheli, and Leisa (Chet) Centers; grandchildren:  Anthony (Jacqueline) Micheli, Jamie (Chuck) Byble, Rachael aka “Peaches”...

Vivian Louise Evans, 38 of Zanesville died at 3:50 AM  Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Ohio State University Hospital. She was born April 1, 1982 in the daughter of the late, Allen Veyon and Cheryl Miller Veyon. Vivian had previously been employed at distribution centers in Zanesville area & recently had worked at the VFW & American Legion. She especially enjoyed spending time with family & friends. She  is survived by her mother, Cheryl (Jim Madden) Veyon; a son,...

Mark Beall Fell, 66 of Zanesville died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence following an apparent heart attack. He was born on Thursday, April 8, 1954 in Zanesville, Ohio the son of James "Jim" R. Fell and Jacquline “Jacquie” Marie Beall Fell. Mark retired January of 2017 as a Boiler Operator / Water Treatment Specialist with Armco Steel / AK Steel after 34 years of service. In his younger years he had also worked at a railroad station near Parkersburg, WV, had delivered mail,...

Bruce E. Ziemer, 88 of Zanesville died at 11:17 PM Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home under hospice care. He was born July 24, 1932 in Zanesville the son of Robert and Georgia Mercer Ziemer. Bruce retired from Stanley Home Products after 42 years of service and was also a member of the F.O.E. #302. He is survived by his wife, Joan Jackson Ziemer, whom he married, May 24, 1972; sons, Rick Ziemer & Randy (Diane) Ziemer; Step-son, Doug Barnes; 8 grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren;...

Charles Edward Schilling, 82 of Zanesville peacefully passed away in his sleep at 12:57 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his home. Charles was born October 14, 1938 in Newark, Ohio, the son of Clemence and Ethel Schilling. He attended Newark Catholic High School, and then graduated from John Carroll University in 1960. He retired in 2005 after a 35 year career as a director with Ashland Chemical company, to which he daily commuted in Dublin, Ohio. Charles was a dedicated member of...

Stanley Lee Duvall, 85, of Nashport passed at 4:15 AM Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Genesis Hospital. He was born on Monday, April 29, 1935 in Marietta, Ohio the son of the late Senior Wiley Duvall and Wilda Lucille Lauer Duvall. Stanley was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of First Christian Church, VFW Post #11072 of Dresden, Masonic Lodge, Lafayette 79, Aladdin Temple of Columbus, Muskingum County Scottish Rite, Valley of Cambridge Scottish Rite, and Zavi Shrine Club. Stanley...

Regina Elizabeth Joseph Ritchey, 90, passed-away Friday, December 18 after a brief illness. She was born in Zanesville on October 17, 1930 to the late Milton and Emmaline Joseph. She is survived by her loving children, David (Nadia) Ritchey, Mark Ritchey, Christopher (Larisa) Ritchey, Robert Ritchey, Renee Ritchey and George Ritchey, daughter in-law, Galina (Daniel) Ritchey, grandchildren, Marc Anthony, Drew, Zach, Jason, Demetri, and Gabriel Ritchey, sister Rosemarie Mayhan, sister-in-law...

Joseph A. Stevens Jr., 98, of Zanesville, went to be with his loving wife, Marjorie, in heaven on December 17, 2020. Joe was born April 14, 1922, to the late Joseph A. Stevens Sr and Nancy Stevens Brock. He married Marjorie (Leasure) Stevens on January 26, 1947. In 1942, Joe entered the US Army where he proudly served his country during World War II in the 1st Cavalry Division. Following the war, he worked as a machinist and shop foreman at Porter Welding for over 40 years. Joe was a...