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Anthony "Tony" West, 45 of Zanesville passed away at 1:22 PM Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare following a sudden illness and gave the gift of life by being an organ donor. He was born June 4, 1976 in Zanesville, Ohio. Tony and Kim began dating in 1994 and were married on August 10, 1999 in Elder Beerman in the Bridal Section where her mom worked as a Bridal Consultant, and where Tony proposed. That’s where their love story began. He adored Kim & her...

OBIT FOR: PENNY L. VENRICK , 71 Penny L. Venrick , 71 of Thornville died 11:23 AM Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born June 6, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Woodrow and Louise Ricketts Pless. Penny was been employed as a Veterinarian Assistant. She enjoyed shopping and loved her animals, especially her puppies. She is survived by her husband, Tom Venrick; two children, Chad (Jenny) Cochran and Lindsey (Tyler) Hubbard;...

Howard Lee Mosbacker III, 68 of Zanesville passed Thursday morning, July 8, 2021 at his home. He was born on Friday, March 20, 1953 in San Antonio, TX the son of Howard Lee Mosbacker Jr. and Royce Schofield Mosbacker. Howard attended Elida High School in Elida, OH, enjoyed Rock Music, old western movies, playing slot machines and growing a garden. He worked as a truck driver for many years. He is survived by his wife, Tina Hannah Mosbacker; two sons, Michael Mosbacker and Howard...

OBIT FOR: DONNA JEAN IDEN Donna Jean Iden, 83 of Nashport died Thursday morning, July 8, 2021 at the Riverside Hospital. She was born September 10, 1937 in Glouster, the daughter of Raymond Dean Smith and Sophia Doris Chalkey. Donna was employed in administration for Bailey Drug for many years & then for ProCare. She enjoyed sewing, flower gardening and along with her husband was an avid bird watcher. She is survived by two brothers, Darrell Smith and Dane Smith; a nephew, Scott...

James “Jim” Stilwell, 69, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2021 at his home in Flagler Beach, FL. In recent years, Jim battled a serious medical issue and faced it with great strength and courage. Jim was born July 16, 1951 in Zanesville to the late Dale and Verna Stilwell. His friends and family will remember Jim for his adventurous spirit, his love of racing, his outgoing personality and his willingness to help others, particularly his mother in her later years. He held a...

Charles Michael “Mike” Iden, 76 of Nashport passed at his home July 3, 2021. He was born on Monday, April 2, 1945 in Zanesville, Ohio the son of Charles William Iden and Mary E. Crooks Iden. Mike was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a 1963 graduate of Zanesville High School. Mike was employed at Kellogg’s for over 20 years. He enjoyed taking care of his house and yard, and along with his wife, was an avid bird watcher. Mike will be sadly missed. He is survived by his...

Michael Joseph Kline, 80 of  Zanesville died at 11:30 A.M.  Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the Genesis Hospital ER following an extended illness. He was born October 14, 1940 in Dayton, OH the son of Louis August Kline and Romaine (Donnelly) Kline. Mike was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and a retired History Professor at Ohio University of Zanesville where he had taught for 47 years. He received his Bachelor's from University of Dayton; Masters Degree from Ohio University,...

Ralph E. Denton, 82, of Zanesville passed at 12:51 P.M. on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his home. He was born on Monday, April 17, 1939 in Zanesville, OH the son of the late William Denton and Mary Wisehart Denton. Ralph was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and a member of Maranatha Bible Church. Retired from the teamsters after 26 years of service, and 11 years as a bus driver. He loved watching The OSU Buckeyes play football and was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan - he always held...

Patsy Joann Reavley, 72 of Zanesville died at 9:25 PM Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the OSU Wexner Medical, Columbus Ohio. She was born on Tuesday, January 25, 1949 in Zanesville, Ohio the daughter of Russell Kirkbride and Evelyn Harrop Kirkbride. Patsy had worked in the pediatric department at Bethesda Hospiotal for about 10 years and then was employed at the Mount Aloysius in New Lexington as a habilitation specialist for over 19 years. She enjoyed a nice ride in the car and going out to...

Patricia Ann Eddleblute, 83 of Vienna, WV, formerly of Zanesville died at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the Camden Clark Hospital, Parkersburg, WV. She was born April 29, 1938 in Morgan County the daughter of Harold Leroy Wilson Sr. and Ruth Irene Smith Wilson. Patricia was a homemaker who especially enjoyed playing cards, bingo and was an animal lover. She is survived by her 3 daughters; Barbara (John) Dollman, Becky (Steve) McCallister and Beverly Eddleblute; 6 grandchildren,...