James R. Gauerke, affectionately known as Jim, was born on June 27, 1931, in the quaint town of Danville, Illinois. He departed this earthly realm on November 9, 2024, in Zanesville, Ohio, leaving a legacy woven with threads of service, leadership, and creativity. A proud graduate of Northwestern University, Jim earned a business degree that […]
Obituaries
Betty E. Frye
Betty E. Frye, born on March 13, 1926, in Wooster, Ohio, gracefully journeyed through life until her passing on October 26, 2024, in Plainfield, Ohio. Betty was more than just a name; she embodied a spirit of unwavering dedication, warmth, and a deep love for her family and community. She spent her entire life nurturing […]
Gordon R. Gamertsfelder
Gordon Ralph Gamertsfelder, 92, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born Sept. 24, 1932 at home in Clark Twp., Coshocton Co. to the late Perry and Bernice (Fox) Gamertsfelder. He was a graduate of Clark High School in 1950, and served as a US […]
Mary Erman Bache
Mary Erman Bache, age 83 of Coshocton, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. She was born on April 20, 1941, in Coshocton, to the late Kenneth and Charlene Erman. On October 20, 1969, she married Delbert A. Bache who preceded her in death on February 3, 1992. Mary is survived by her nephew, Todd […]
Catherine Jean Smailes
Catherine Jean Smailes, age 99 of Coshocton, went to be with the Lord at 11:20 P.M., Thursday, October 24, 2024. Born July 29, 1925 in Meridian, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Carrie Stafford. She attended one and a half years at Meridian Business College. She was a cashier in her […]
Philip (Phil) A. Wagner
Philip (Phil) A. Wagner passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 in Coshocton. Phil was born on March 5, 1939, in Coshocton to Jacob and Catherine (Hahn) Wagner. He was a 1957 graduate of Coshocton High School. Phil founded Philip A. Wagner, Inc. in 1957. He was a long standing supporter of the Coshocton community and […]
Mary Alice (Hawkins) McCombs
Mary Alice (Hawkins) McCombs, 86, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Knox Community Hospital. Mary was born on February 6, 1938 to Fred and Sadie (Haines) Hawkins. Mary enjoyed life to the fullest. She did not know a stranger and talked to everyone she met. She also truly enjoyed going to the casino […]
Carol Ann (Ulatowski) Kocian
Carol Ann (Ulatowski) Kocian, 82, passed away at home on Tuesday October 22, 2024. Carol was born in Cleveland on December 15, 1941 to the late Benedict and Helen (Rymarczyk) Ulatowski. She was married to George J. Kocian, who preceded her in death July 5, 2021. She worked side by side with him on all […]
Lee Frances Bown
Lee Frances Bown, age 82, of Coshocton, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1942, in Coshocton to the late Lowell and Beatrice (Caton) Derbyshire. Lee received her Bachelor’s Degree and was a Dental Hygienist before retiring. She married David Bown and spent 50 years of marriage together before […]