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Grace Ellen France passed peacefully at the home of her daughter, Sheila, on October 29, 2020, in Rockledge, Florida. She was a longtime resident of Zanesville, Ohio and had been living with her daughter in Florida for many years. Grace is survived by her nine children Edward (Donna) L. France of Gahanna, Ohio, Ellen (Timothy Ross, Jr.) L. Heritage-Ross of Davenport, Iowa, John (Ratchnee) E. France of Rice, Texas, Timothy (Daphne) L. France of Coshocton, Ohio, James (Lisa) A. France of...

Russell William Davis, 75, of Zanesville, Ohio passed on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Genesis Hospital. He was born on August 18, 1945 in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of the late Herman Robert Davis and Delores Dunn Kerwood. Russell was a Christian by faith and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He served in the Vietnam War with the 196th Infantry Brigade. He was a mechanic for AEP for 35 years. Russell was a member of the VFW and American Legion and enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time with...

Margaret Ann (Soller) Paul, 93 of Zanesville died Monday morning, October 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born December 4, 1926 in Zanesville Ohio the daughter of Herman J. Soller and Helen M. (Shaffer) Soller. Margaret was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and her education consisted of the Story School, Oak Glen School and St. Nicholas High School, graduating in 1945. Margaret had worked at Commerical Motor Freight, Soller Fruit Farm, Ferro Alloy, Pauls Farm...

George L. Robb II, 84, of Nashport passed at 8:33 PM Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born on Saturday, July 25, 1936 in McKeesport, PA the son of the late George L Robb I and Josephine Kosco Robb. George retired from Equitable Resources after 37 years with them. He was a member of the 5th Ward Club in Christy Park, PA. He is survived by his wife, Debora Jean Nadzam Robb; a son, James Robb; two daughters, Jessica Robb and Sherri Laing; and a grandson, Jake...

Valerie Layne Hickman, 20 of Zanesville, joined her brother, Grant Alan, in heaven unexpectedly early Sunday morning, October 18, 2020. Our beautiful Valerie was born on August 11, 2000 to Bret and Beth (Burkhart) Hickman. Valerie was a nursing student at Ohio University-Zanesville and worked as a Multi-Skilled Technician at Genesis Hospital. She loved her job and co-workers. Valerie graduated, with honors from Zanesville High School where she excelled in academics and sports. Through these...

Phyllis Joy Kanavel, 83 of Zanesville died at 5:00 PM Friday, October 16, 2020 at the Primerose Assisted Living after a lengthy illness. Joy was born November 2, 1936 in Zanesville the daughter of Stanley Brooks Sherwood and Oma Mae Squires Sherwood. Joy was a homemaker & enjoyed taking care of her pet cats over the years. She very much liked spending time with family, especially her grandkids. She is survived by her three sons; Kevin (Lori) Kanavel, Todd (Mellissa) Kanavel, and Bryan...

Brent Lee Pennell, 64, of Zanesville passed at 11:24 AM Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Ohio State University Hospital. He was born on Sunday, July 1, 1956 in Marietta, Ohio the son of Jack Pennell and Ellen McElfresh Pennell Propp. Brent was Methodist by faith. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served in the Army National Guard. While serving Brent was on the Aircraft carrier, John F. Kennedy. He was proud to be a licensed social worker. Brent enjoyed playing music especially his guitar....

James “Jim” Lamar Dickman, 87 of Zanesville died at 6:01 AM Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Genesis Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born on January 27, 1933 in Fremont, Ohio the son of Stanislaus Dickman and Minna Seils Dickman. Jim graduated from Clyde High School, received his undergraduate and law degree from The Ohio State University. He was employed as an attorney until his retirement in his early 80's. Jim was a United States Navy Veteran, member of St....

Patricia “Pat” J. Perone, 75, of Zanesville died at 2:26 PM Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Genesis Hospital following an extended illness. She was born September 21, 1945 in Tyler, Texas the daughter of Ashton John Weisend and Jane Irene McCoy Weisend. Pat was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church and a loving wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles "Chuck" H. Perone Jr. whom she married February 8, 1964;...

Carol Sue Tabler 54, of Zanesville gained her angel wings Saturday, September 26, 2020 as a result of complications from open-heart surgery. She was born February 18, 1966 in Lancaster Ohio, the daughter of Margaret “Peg” Wagner and the late Charles Hill and latter became the adopted daughter of the late Thomas Wagner. She married Andrew Tabler on October 1, 1988, ten-years after their first childhood date. Sue appreciated life making every second count and could warm your...