The third Lenten Luncheon will be held Wednesday, March 19 with Father Tom Gardner of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish and St. Peter Parish in Millersburg as the speaker. Father Gardner’s topic is “Connecting to God Through Lament” using the text from Psalms 13 and 22. The luncheons begin at 11:45 a.m. and end at 12:45 […]
A tradition begun some 54 years ago continues once again this year as the Lenten season gets underway with Ash Wednesday, March 5. The luncheons each Wednesday of Lent are held at The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. Fourth St., across from the courtsquare. The luncheons begin at 11:45 a.m. and end promptly at 12:45 p.m. […]
A deep dive into the understanding of the theme “Connecting to a Higher Power” will be the basis of messages presented by six area minister and lay persons at the upcoming Lenten Luncheons. The luncheons have been held for the past 54 years as a part of the Lenten season of the Christian Church which […]
The sixth and final Coshocton County Lenten Lunch of this 52nd year will be Wednesday, March 29, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. in the fellowship hall of The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. Fourth St. in Coshocton. Church Women United, currently led by Christa Ciotola, will prepare crackers, vegetables, cheese, coffee and water. Pies and […]
The fifth Coshocton County Lenten Lunch will be on Wednesday, March 22, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. in the fellowship hall of The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. Fourth St. in Coshocton. Church Women United, currently led by Christa Ciohola, will prepare crackers, vegetables, cheese, coffee and water. Soups, pies, and workers will be provided […]
The fourth event in the 52nd year of Coshocton County’s Lenten Lunches will be on Wednesday, March 15, at the Presbyterian Church. The lunch hour time from 11:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. makes it possible for those who work nearby to participate. The lunches offer soup, crackers, vegetables, cheese, pie or cake, coffee or water. […]
The Lenten Lunches 2023 theme, Matters of the Heart, was chosen by Pastor Dick Hoover. He suggests, “It focuses on the spiritual condition of the human heart – the inner person. The Scripture reminds us to trust the Lord with all our heart, and not lean on our own understanding.” The time schedule for the […]
Coshocton County Lenten Lunches began in 1969 at the First Baptist Church [Chestnut Street] in Coshocton. The Rev. Robert Rezash brought the idea from Pennsylvania when he was called to be pastor at St. John’s United Christ of Christ. The lunches moved to The Presbyterian Church in 1986 to provide more tables to eat, and […]
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Justin Anthony Stewart, 30, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born Oct. 18, 1994 in Westerville to Edward Lee Stewart Jr. and Laureen Ann Crossley. He was a 2013 graduate of River View High School. Justin’s story is a beautiful one. He never knew a […]
Diana Lynn Cox, age 67, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Genesis Hospice Morrison House, in Zanesville. She was born September 18, 1957, to the late Richard and Francis (Appis) Walker in Coshocton, Ohio. Upon graduation from Coshocton High School in 1975, Diana began a career in customer service, working at […]
John William “Bill” Fox, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 7, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born August 10, 1940 in Coshocton, he was the son of the late John H. and Edith R. (Hains) Fox. He was a 1958 graduate of Warsaw High School. He served in the US Air […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glenn Lorenz, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on March 7, 2025, on his 99th birthday. Born on March 7, 1926, in New Bedford, Ohio, to the late John N. and Emma (Schweikert) Lorenz. Glenn lived a […]
Sandra Mae Burdge, 85, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born March 25, 1939 in Bolivar to the late Raymond and Viola Pearl (Cross) Berentz. She was a member of the Seed Sowers Flower Club, loved to decorate her home and bird watching. She is survived by her husband, […]
Douglas “Doug” Alan Cushman, age 66, of Coshocton passed away on March 4, 2025. He was born June 1, 1958 to Hubert Jr. Cushman and Dorothy (Kempton) Ehrenberg in Coshocton, Ohio. Upon graduation from Coshocton in 1976, Doug had the opportunity to travel. He lived several years in the Cayman Islands as well as London, […]
Diane Lena (Welker) Blubaugh, 76, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Altercare Majora Lane in Millersburg. She was born Nov. 20, 1948 in Batavia, NY to the late Elsworth and Doris Welker. She worked at Heath Consulting for 6 years, and later became the first woman to work in Ohio for Columbia Gas, where she […]