All Obituaries

Verna Ruth (Bertram) Coward, 79, of Newark, died at 5:20 A.M. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Genesis Hospital.  She was born February 14, 1944, in Platteville, WI. a daughter of the late Earnest and Leona (Schiffman) Bertram.   She is survived by one son, Craig Coward; a daughter, Carolee Murray; four grandchildren, Tyler Coward, David Coward, Josh Burson, and Dustin Burson; and three great grandchildren, Ethan Coward, Lucas Coward and Emily Coward. In addition to her...

Chad Abraham Mitchell, 53, of Nashport, Ohio left this earth on Saturday, September 23rd. A friend to many, and loved by all, Chad is survived by his loving partner, Brenton Baker, his mother, Carol (Bob) Kimble, grandmother Fern Harrison, sister Caren (Jim) Maniaci, and brothers Charles “Aaron” Mitchell and Chris (Shannon) Mitchell, stepsons Breck and Brady Baker, nephews Ian and Austin McCoy, Braxton and Brennon Mitchell, and nieces Kristina Mitchell, Kandice Krawczyk, and...

Harry R. “Buzz” Mossburg III, 55, of Zanesville, died at 11:28 A.M. on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Altercare of Zanesville.  He was born August 8, 1968, in Washington, PA., a son of the late Harry R. Mossburg Jr. and Linda (Sloneker) Mossburg. Harry was a machine operator for Ballas Co. and an avid fan of the Pittsburg Steelers. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Barbara (DePew) Mossburg; three sons, Mitchell Mossburg, Matthew DePew and Michael DePew;...

Ty J. Dierkes, 60, of Zanesville, longtime area Funeral Director, died at 5:12 A.M. on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 28, 1963, in Wheeling W.V., a son of Janice (Hiestand) Dierkes and the late Joe G. Dierkes. Ty graduated from River High School class of 1981, attended Ohio University Belmont in St. Clairsville and graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, class of 1985. Prior to becoming a Funeral Director, Ty...

Howard Elmer Sweitzer, 88, of Zanesville, died at 10:10 A.M. on Monday, September 18, 2023, at his Veteran’s Home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 6, 1934 in Pittsburgh P.A., son of the late Howard Fredrick and Evelyn (Winehaus) Sweitzer. Howard was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by a son, James Sweitzer; a daughter Laurel (Eric) Kennedy; grandchildren, Ava Kennedy, Vanessa, Carson, and Madelyn Sweitzer; and a brother, Dale...

Kathy D. Carroll, 69, of Zanesville, died at 7:43 P.M. on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born October 10, 1953, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late James A. and Ruth L. (Barnhart) Carroll. She was a member of the Westwood Baptist Church, enjoyed coloring and being social. She is survived by three sisters, Joyce Hamilton, Andrea (Sam) Mitchell and Holly Hennessy; three brothers, John Carroll, Jeff Carroll and Tim Carroll; and many nieces and...

Shirley J. Walker, 87, of Zanesville, died at 6:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 15, 1936, in Pittsburgh PA., a daughter of the late George and Jackie (Bottorff) Scherba. Shirley worked for the Highway Patrol as a Driver Examiner and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She loved watching tennis, playing bingo and shopping. She is survived by two children, Valerie Baughman and Thomas K. Walker III; two...

Martha J. Miller, 88, died on Thu. Sept 14, 2023, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Oh. She was born on August 1, 1935, in Zanesville, OH. Her parents were Hugh and Kathryn (Riley) Spiker of Dresden, Oh. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Dresden. Her parents are gone and her husband, Harry E. Miller, died on Feb. 24, 2021. Her sister, Marjorie Bonifield passed away last year. Surviving are her daughters, Brenda (Richard) Headley and Beth (Rick) Ryall and son Tracy (Carla)...

Chris D. Ziegler, 59, of Dresden, died at 12:32 P.M. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville. He was born September 16, 1963 in Marysville, son of the late David and Lena (Brake) Ziegler.  Chris enjoyed golfing and he retired from the Ohio Masonic Community after twenty-five years of services as a floor tech and was Master Mason at St. Andrew’s Masonic Lodge #619 in Springfield, Ohio. He is survived by his children, Shawn (Kacie Macaulay)...

Virginia M. Barrett, 95, of Zanesville, died at 7:03 P.M. on Friday, September 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 5, 1928 in Caldwell, a daughter of the late Ray and Nellie (Thompson) Houge. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Mallett; a granddaughter, Shannon (Harvey) Martin; two great grandchildren, Breann Martin and Brandon (Brittany) Mallett; and three great grandchildren, Evan, Owen and Mylah. In addition to her parents, Virginia is preceded in...