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Gustavo “Tabby” Llanes III, 51, of Coshocton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Services will be held 7 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Free Funeral Home, Coshocton with Pastor Rita Myers officiating. Calling hours will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
The Coshocton County Youth Financial Support Committee will hold its reverse raffle on Friday, March 7 at the Coshocton Commissioners Community Room. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m., and the raffle starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are a $100 donation. Only 298 tickets will be pre-sold. One ticket will be given […]
Donna Frank Olinger was born on October 9, 1943, to Herman and Helen Frank, and was raised in Fresno, Ohio. She died after a short hospital stay on January 26, 2025. Growing up in the Frank household as one of eleven children (Richard, Ernest, Esther, Albert, Harold, Norma, Harry, Larry, Teresa, and Donald), she happily recounted learning […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathleen “Kathy” King, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, on January 24, 2025, at the age of 67. Kathy was born on October 29, 1957, to the late James and Emily Keating. She was a devoted wife to Tony King and a proud […]
Welch L. Sprague, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 83 on January 27, 2025, in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Born in Waterford, Ohio, to the late Rev. Don Leroy and Rita Arlene (Welch) Sprague, Welch lived a life full of love, kindness, and wisdom. A […]
Get ready for a decadent afternoon in Historic Roscoe Village on Saturday, Feb. 8, from noon to 4 p.m. The village will be transformed into a chocolate paradise with the highly anticipated chocolate walk. This self-guided walking tour is your chance to explore the charming shops and businesses of Roscoe Village while indulging in a […]
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the largest system of privately owned campgrounds in the world, announced that Coshocton KOA Holiday was recognized with the prestigious KOA ICON Award. This recognition highlights campgrounds that demonstrate exceptional operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and a commitment to the KOA brand. The KOA ICON Award is granted to the top […]
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Robert “Bob” James Worthington
Robert “Bob” James Worthington, age 78, of West Lafayette, died Monday, February 17, 2025 at Genesis Coshocton Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1946 to Charles and Mary (Morosko) Worthington in Tyndall, Ohio. In 1980, Bob began working as an Auxiliary Deputy at the Sheriff’s Department, and spent 8 years serving the community. He […]
Deborah “Debi” Schuler, 64, of Coshocton passed away on February 18, 2025 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born on September 14, 1960 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Edward and Diane (Sanders) Winebarger. She was a high school graduate and worked locally in Coshocton. On April 24, 1988, she married Philip Schuler, who […]
Vesta M. (Adkins) Norris, 91 of Coshocton passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday February 18, 2025. Vesta was born in Pedro, OH on January 25, 1934 to the late Floyd Adkins and Lenora (Evans) Adkins, Simmons Berkey. After graduating from Coshocton High School in 1951 Vesta married Dale W. […]
Pauline “Polly” Pepper passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, just 5 days after her 92nd birthday, with her family by her side. Polly was born on February 12, 1933, in Adams Mills, Ohio where she grew up in the loving home of Charles and Geneva (Stiner) Slaughter, alongside her siblings, and graduated from Conesville High […]
Sally Ann Hall, 81, of Warsaw passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Morrison Hospice House in Zanesville. She was born in Coshocton, OH on March 7, 1943 to the late John T. and Clara Bell (Wolfe) Cain. Sally was a longtime member of the Otsego First Baptist Church and the Coshocton First Baptist Church. […]
Richard “Dick” Carl Hoop, age 77, of Coshocton, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was born on June 5, 1947, in Coshocton, to the late William Hoop and Norma Jean (Grimm) Stanfield. Dick was a master carpenter and mechanic. He also worked at Kraft Foods for many years before retiring. He enjoyed wood […]
Lester “Jim” Kobel, 78, of West Lafayette, OH passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Baltic. He was born in Coshocton, OH on January 27, 1947 to the late Harvey and Mariam (Olinger) Kobel. Jim graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1965, served in the United States […]