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Edgar "Ed" Ralph Wilson, 87 of Nashport died at 1:55 PM Friday, August 7, 2020 under hospice care at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 10, 1933 in Mannington, WV the son of Spray Scott Wilson and Vivian Juanita Moore Wilson. Ed was an Army Veteran and retired as a welder & fabricator in Maryland. After retirement he moved to Zanesville & worked part time for short while at Kellogg company in Zanesville. He enjoyed camping & boating and very much loved his woodworking hobby....

Stephen Kyle Willis, 32, of Cambridge passed in the early morning hours Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, September 1, 1987 in Roanoke, Virginia the son of Eric Willis and Sharon Nichols Smith. Stephen was a 2006 graduate of Philo High School. He worked at his uncle's auto shop, Advanced Automotive in Cambridge as a mechanic. Stephen loved animals especially his pet dog, Louise. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his nieces and nephews. Stephen...

William "Bill" A. Hill JR., 84, of Zanesville passed at 6:11 A.M. on Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House. He was born on Saturday, December 28, 1935 in Springfield, IL the son of the late William Hill SR. and Elma (Coleman) Hill. William was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Reserves and he was a self Employed Automotive Mechanic. He enjoyed antiques, Bill was an antiques dealer. He loved cars and enjoyed to race them. His favorite place was New Orleans and was...

Richard "Dick" Eugene Church, 79, of Zanesville passed at 10:40 AM on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Genesis Hospital surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 28, 1941 in Zanesville, Ohio the son of the late Bernard Wilson Church and Betty Jean Steinman Church. Dick was a member of First Christian Church where he served as an elder. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and he was a graduate of Tri Valley High School. Dick attended Ohio University...

Mary Frances Lemon, 93 of Zanesville died peacfully July 5, 2020 at her home. She was born November 9, 1926 in Zanesville, Ohio the daughter of Clarence Maneely and Vivian Smith Maneely. Mary was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and retired after 21 years of service as a records clerk and police chief secretary for the Zanesville Police Department. She had also been a volunteer for Good Samaritan Hospital for many years. She is survived by her three daughters; Lynne (William)...

John Anthony Rostek, 74, of Zanesville passed away peacefully at 5:45 PM on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born on December 29, 1945 in Zanesville, Ohio the son of the late John Peter Rostek and Norma Virginia Howard. John was employed as an accountant for several companies during his lifetime until he retired in 2011. He was avid sports fan, enjoyed golf and especially enjoyed watching his grandsons play baseball. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Sandra...

Joanne Van Keuren Sakai McGinnis, age 94 passed away 7:40 PM Monday, June 29, 2020 at the Oaks at Bethesda. She was born on April 15th, 1926 in Kohala, Hawaii to the late Kinichi Sakai and Ruth Van Keuren Sakai. Preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Dr. Albert Eugene McGinnis. Survived by two daughters, Sheila (Wallace) Kanavel and Victoria (Thomas) Burke, and two sons, Charles (Kerry) McGinnis and George (Rosemary) McGinnis; grandchildren Benjamin and Jonathan (Tara) Kanavel,...

Shirley Ann Smith, 85 of Lake Wylie died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Hospice of Piedmont. She was born July 12, 1934 in Zanesville, daughter of Ernest R. Thomas and  Mary M. Deitrick Thomas. Shirley was a graduate of Lash High School and a member of First Christian Church. She  is survived by a daughter, Shannan Hearne of Lexington, NC; three granddaughters, Haydan Smith of Denver, CO, Hanna (Robert) Koliha of Greensboro, NC and Heidi Hearne of Clover, SC. Shirley...

David “Dave” Howard Shinn 82 of Maggie Valley, North Carolina went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday June 21,2020 at 5:00 AM. Bom on March 14,1938 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Robert Lee Shinn and Esther (Pryor ) Shinn. Dave was a journalist for The Zanesville Times Recorder for multiple years. He also played the piano and organ at The First Baptist Church starting at the age of 16 until moving to North Carolina 10 years ago. Dave was preceded in death by his first wife...

OBIT FOR: KURT JAY RABINE Kurt Jay Rabine, 59 of Utica died at 12:23 AM Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the Licking Memorial Hospital under Hospice of Central Ohio care after a courageous 2 & 1/2 year battle with Lymphoma & during this time he never lost his sense of humor. He was born April 7, 1961 in Port Huron, MI the son of Bernard J. Rabine and V. Lorraine Hennessey Rabine. Kurt was catholic by faith, a machinist by trade and he loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter, especially...