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Kathryn M. Jadwin, 94, of Nashport passed at 10:45P.M. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Oaks at Northpointe. She was born on Sunday, May 27, 1928 in Muskingum County the Daughter of the late Carl Moran and Hazel Ashcraft Moran. Kathryn enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved planning games for family get-togethers and attending all of her grandchildren’s events. She liked to go to Ohio state basketball games and NCAA Tournaments, where they had tickets for...

Charles "Chuck" Allen Strahl, 89, of Zanesville passed at 1:30 AM Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Altercare of Zanesville. He was born on Thursday, December 21, 1933 in Warnock, Ohio the son of the late Charles A. Strahl and Minnie Parish Strahl. Chuck graduated from OSU in 1955. He worked as an Internal Revenue Agent for 31 years. He was a lifelong Presbyterian, attended Putnam Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Elks, sons of American Legion, sons of American Revolution, Sons of...

Carl E. Leckrone, Jr., 73, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away on March 13, 2023 at Grant Medical Center. He was born on May 21, 1949 in New Lexington, Ohio, the son of the late Carl E. Leckrone, Sr. and Bonnie (Strohl) Leckrone. Carl graduated from New Lexington High School in 1967. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1971. Carl was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, having lost a significant portion of his hearing during his service. He worked for many years...

Benjamin "Ben" Franklin Bender Sr., 98, of Zanesville died at 5:00 P.M. on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Altercare of Zanesville. He was born on Tuesday, March 10, 1925 in Zanesville, Ohio the son of the late Frank S. Bender and Henrietta Spurrier Bender. Benjamin was a member of North Terrace Church of Christ. He retired from Owens-Brockway and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Ben was an avid golfer. He is survived by a son, Benjamin F. (Linda) Bender Jr.; one brother, James W. Bender;...

Hugh Edward Cox, 88, of Maineville formally of Zanesville passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash. Hugh was born October 13, 1934 in Sarahsville, OH to Hugh and Amelia Craft Cox. Hugh served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He graduated from Sarahsville High School and received a Bachelor and Master Degree from Ohio University. Hugh retired after 35 years of teaching. He taught at Roseville High School, West Muskingum High School and Zanesville City...

Marrianne Spaulding's "soul is happy with the Lord". She left her earthy body, her temporary dwelling place and met her Savior face to face on March 6, 2023. Her battle with Alzheimers was long but her life with Christ is eternal. Praise God, the disease was unable to rob her of her memory and faith in Him. She proclaimed him till the end and sang his praises. She was born on Thursday, March 15, 1945 in Newark Ohio the daughter of Emil Eugene McCollum and Rosemary Price...

Phyllis Louella Stevens, 94, passed away on March 6, 2023 at Genesis CCU. She was born in Trimble, OH in Athens County on July 4, 1928 to George Fremont Lucas and Blanche Ellen Pickett Lucas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an older sister, Thelma Carter and her husband Clarence F. Stevens Sr. She is survived by her older brother Dexter Lloyd Lucas. She had five children, Frema Stanley, Phyllis (Katie) McBride, Norma Jean (Ron) Brookover, Jennie Ellen Guizar, and...

Rebecca "Becke" Sue Whissel, 79 of Zanesville died at 8:10 AM Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the Home under hospice care following a lengthy illness. She was born November 2, 1943 in Zanesville, Ohio the daughter of James R. Everly and Fannie M. Bender Everly. Becke graduated from New Concord High School in 1961. She had been employed at Essex Wire & Good Samaritan Hospital for many years but was mostly a homemaker. She enjoyed baking, watching Hallmark shows, especially around...

Dr. Richard DeWitt Davis passed away peacefully at The Oaks at Northpointe on February 23, 2023 at the age of 97. He was born on December 28, 1925, the son of Dr. Francis Ward Davis and Nelle DeWitt Davis of Upper Arlington, Ohio. Richard, known to his friends as “Dixie”, attended Upper Arlington High School in the Class of 1943. Following graduation, he served in the US Navy in WW II. Upon returning from the war, he attended The Ohio State University and was a member of Sigma...

Ramona Louise Roll Blackwood, 94 of Zanesville went to be with the Lord at 12:10 AM Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the Genesis Morrison House Hospice following a brief illness. She was born November 29, 1928 in Zanesville, Ohio the daughter of Clyde Dickerson and Osia Shriner Dickerson. Ramona was a member of First Christian Church. She retired 1977 as a secretary for Putnam Transfer. She was a former member of the Eagles, Senior Center, Daughters of Isabella, Ramblin Roses, Piece Guild...