Joyce Dean (Chaney) West, 86, of Coshocton, and formerly of Tiverton Center, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2022, at Signature Health Care of Coshocton. Born Oct. 23, 1935, in Magnolia, Ohio, she was the daughter of Charles E. and Hilda M. (Brankel) Chaney. On Dec. 9, 1951, she married Wilson Porter […]
Donald W. McPherson, 79, of West Lafayette, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Don was born in West Lafayette, Ohio on June 10, 1943, to the late Frank and Willa (Johnson) McPherson. He attended Ridgewood High School and retired from Pretty Products after 43 years of service. He honorably served in […]
Our beloved Elnora Katherine Wells, 94, of Warsaw, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at AlterCare of Coshocton, where they lovingly cared for her the last 13 years. She was born in Letart Falls, Ohio, on Sept. 18, 1927, daughter of the late William Orville and Ruth Beauchamp (Alexander) Barnitz. She spent her […]
Those exposed to someone who has tested positive should self-quarantine, watch for symptoms and take a COVID test within five to seven days, sooner if symptoms show up. COVID-19 home test kits are covered under most insurance and can be picked up at your local pharmacy. Due to increased demand for home tests and to […]
Summertime that is. As my wife shared something with me yesterday from an author that we both enjoy reading, “the days are long, but the months, years and decades are short.” They sure are. June – gone. July – only a few days remain when you read this. It seems that school starts at the […]
A new and exciting workshop opportunity is coming to Roscoe Village. In collaboration with Macrame by McKenna of Coshocton’s Rust Decor, the village will be hosting a macrame workshop. Those in attendance will make a beautiful wall hanging. Attendees will be instructed by Sarah McKenna so no prior experience with this technique is necessary. Water […]
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Join Coshocton Regional Medical Center for the second annual community fun day on Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. This is a free event open to the public. There will be free food, kid’s inflatables, bounce house, games, and giveaways. Meet Paw Patrol and Baby Shark characters. The first 100 kid’s receive a […]
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Carl Owen Miller, age 84, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born December 1, 1940 to Owen and Dorothy (Wolfinger) Miller in Lancaster, Ohio. Carl graduated from Pleasantville in 1958 and later began a career as a machine operator for Owens Corning Fiberglass, where he worked for 33 years. He […]
JR Walters “Fuzzy”, age 75, of Coshocton passed away on April 10, 2025. He was born on February 8, 1950 in Coshocton to the late Wilson Watson and Bessie (Bradford) Walters. He was a United States Army Veteran, having served two tours in Vietnam and a stint in Germany. He spent his working years as […]
Phillip Dean Porter, age 81, of Coshocton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born August 29, 1943, to Herbert and Wilma (Breeden) Porter in Dresden, Ohio. Phillip served for 2 years in the United States Army and worked as a printer at JII for 40 years. He loved model trains and was […]
Samuel Patrick Fleischer, 71, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born Jan. 30, 1954 in Cleveland to Samuel and Sally (McHugh) Fleischer. He started his working career as a machinist, and was an over-the-road truck driver for many years. He was a member of […]
M. Grace “Granny” Huprich, 90, of West Lafayette, passed away at The Ohio State University Medical Center on Tuesday April 8, 2025. Grace was born in Coshocton on July 4, 1934, to the late Orlie and Helen (Darr) Stricker. She and her late husband, Allen owned and operated Huprich TV and Appliance in West Lafayette […]
Jeffery “Jeff” Shane Rust, 46, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Born on June 1, 1978, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jeff grew up in Coshocton, Ohio, and graduated from Coshocton High School. Jeff’s dedication to hard work was evident in his years at Clow, Wayne Dalton, and his […]
Mary Florence Honabarger Gress
Mary Florence Honabarger Gress was called to her eternal home on April 3, 2025. She was born in Bakersville, Ohio on September 25, 1945 to the late Edward L. Honabarger and Lavena P. (Levengood) Honabarger. She graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1963. On January 31, 1964 she married David John Gress. Mary owned […]