All Obituaries

Mary Katherine Roller, 77, of Cambridge, died at 4:10 AM on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Altercare of Zanesville. She was born December 30, 1941, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Orton and Mary E. Terry Irvin. She was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp serving during Vietnam. Mary was a basket weaver and a member of Finley United Methodist Church. She is survived by three sisters, Marilyn Sue Blattner of Cambridge, Linda (Jon) Hagness of Minnesota, and Gail Irvin of Michigan;...

Robert Lee “Biker Bob” Mercer lost his battle with liver cancer on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Victor and Lucy Danhauer Mercer and by his nephew Daniel Mercer. Bob enjoyed over 50 years of marriage with his wife June.  Their son Brad, daughter-in-law Kelly and beautiful granddaughter Caroline provided him with many joyful and memorable experiences. Butchie is also survived by his brothers Dan (Nancy) Mercer and Steve...

James A. Watts, 70, of Zanesville, died at 12:40 P.M. on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 13, 1948, in Zanesville, a son of the late Everett James and Florence Louise Harris Watts. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during Vietnam. He started in retail at Big Bear and Riesbecks, and then Hobby Lobby. James enjoyed football and his grandchildren who were the light of his life. He is survived by his wife of fifty years,...

Shirley Ann (Hinkston) Williams, 87, passed away at The Oaks At Bethesda on Saturday, February 16th, 2019. Born October 25th, 1931 in Lafayette, IN, she is preceded in death by her parents, Walter Earl Hinkston and Bessie Ellen (Shaw) Hinkston, as well as her sister Dorothy (Hinkston) Kopchak and granddaughter Katie Jean Williams.    She is survived by her children Dianna (John) Finnigan, Jeffery (Mary) Williams, Gale Williams-Thompson and Stan Williams, Jr.  She had 11...

Patrick O’Leary was born in Lockbourne AFB, Ohio on May 23, 1955 and died on February 13, 2019. He was born to John O’Leary and Mary Ann Miller (Adams). He was an Eagle Scout (BSA). He graduated from Cathedral Preparatory High School, Erie, PA in 1973 and graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana in 1977. He married his high school sweetheart Mary Katherine McNelis in 1977.   He is survived by my two daughters, Pamela O’Leary of San Mateo, CA,...

Dr. Ralph William Cater, DDS, 86, of Zanesville, died at 11:14 P.M. on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born December 20, 1932, in Zanesville, a son of the late Mark H. and Lillie M. Monroe Cater.  Ralph graduated from Lash High School in 1951, Ohio University in 1955 and Ohio State Dental School in 1959.  He was a people person and loved being a dentist. Ralph enjoyed joking around with his patients and after 51 years of service he...

Doris Jean (Cornell) Snider died peacefully in her sleep, at her home surrounded by family, on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the age of 76. She was born June 28, 1942, a daughter of the late Fred and Maxine Cornell. She married LeRoy in 1962 and graduated from Columbia Union College in 1964 with her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Doris was the director of Rambo Health Center in Zanesville for ten years. She was also actively supported the foster children of Muskingum County by organizing...

William Leroy Brown, 82, of Zanesville, died at 6:59 P.M. on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born September 16, 1936, a son of the late Theron and Margaret Baird Brown. He was a self-employed farmer and truck driver, was a member of the Finley United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee for three years and taught Sunday School William served in the Air Force Reserves and National Guard. He enjoyed 4-H horse shows with all his...

Ruth C. Mitchell, 96, of Zanesville, died at 8:46 A.M. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Altercare Zanesville. She was born April 25, 1922, in Philo, a daughter of the late Hillis and Flora Welch Mitchell. She was a retired Tax Agent for the State of Ohio Department of Taxation, a member of Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church, and the Methodist Women's Society. She is survived by a nephew, Michael (Bonny) Mitchell and a niece, Judy (Frank) Triplett. In addition to her parents, she was...

Jerold Zwelling, 95, of Zanesville, died at 2:30 A.M. on Friday, January 25, 2019, at his home. He was born July 26, 1923, in Zanesville, a son of the late Morris and Deborah Berman Zwelling. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University where he received his Law Degree. He served in the United States Army Air Corps serving during World War Two. He was a member of Beth Abraham Synagogue, B'Nai B'rith Men's Organization, The Ohio State Alumni Association, Kiwanis, Rotary, Elks, Zanesville...