All Obituaries

Loretta M. Slifko, 94, of Zanesville, died at 10:53 P.M. Friday, January 17, 2020, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born November 21, 1925 in Kings Mine, Ohio, a daughter of the late Larry and Leora Crawford McElroy. Loretta prided herself on keeping a clean home and doing things for herself. She worked at the Raefield Dress Shop for several years after her husband passed away and made some lasting friendships. Tee Jaye’s was her home away from home. She spent...

Randi Hoover, 63, of Zanesville, died at 8:11 P.M. on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Country Lane Gardens, Thornville. She was born November 6, 1956, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late William S. and Clara B. Beatrice Tharpe.  She was a member of the American Legion Post 29. She is survived by two sons, Justin and Dylan Glew; grandchildren; Klayre Paulk and Theodore Glew; and a sister, Susan (Bob) Melsheimer. No calling hours or services will be held. A Cremation has taken place....

Leah L. McCurdy, 87, of Zanesville, died at 7:23 A.M. on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born January 22, 1932 in Akron, OH, a daughter of the late Joie and Elsie Barton Founds.  She was a member of Immanuel Church of Downtown Zanesville. She is survived by two daughters, Carol Dixon and Kathleen McCurdy; two granddaughters, Laura (Jared) Crotwell and Lisa (Clinton) Bates; three great grandchildren, Owen, Eva and Leyna; three siblings,...

Arlene E. Stotts, 84, of Nashport, died at 4:20 A.M. on Friday, January 10, 2020, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born June 3, 1935, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Clyde and Leota Pletcher Swingle. She was a member of the Washington Twp Baptist Church and a Christian by faith. She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Gill; a son, Terry (Cynthia) Stotts; seven grandchildren who will carry out her legacy, David Gill, Kimberly, Terra (Heath) Daniels, Justin (Carrie) Stotts, Jason...

Penny E. Childers, 68, of Hopewell, died at 00:36 A.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 14, 1951 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Gillogly Crawford. Penny graduated from John Glenn High School, worked as an STNA at Laurels Nursing Home, and is a United States Army Veteran serving during Vietnam. She is survived by five daughters, Penny (Bradley) Harris of Newark, Dorothy (Everett) Hill of Byesville,...

Sidney A. Stiers, 76, of South Zanesville, died at 12:53 P.M. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at his home, in his favorite recliner, surrounded by family and friends. He was born February 13, 1943, in Zanesville, a son of the late Alexander and Cleda Quimby Stiers. He was the owner operator of Stiers Countertop Sales for forty three years, a member of Coburn United Methodist Church, and a member of Eagles Lodge #302. Sidney enjoyed watching his grandchildren playing sports and spending time...

Clyta “Vicki” Turner, 67, of Hopewell, died at 8:00 A.M. on Monday, January 6, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital, Newark. She was born April 23, 1952, in Hopewell, a daughter of the late Rufus and Faye Porter Wittlinger. She was a member of Market Street Baptist Church and retired from Genesis Hospital after many years as a nurse. Vicki was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Philip Turner of forty-three years, whom she married May 22, 1976;...

Marie Perine, 76, of Cambridge, died at 8:39 P.M. on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Genesis Hospice-Morrision House, Zanesville. She was born March 20, 1943, in Grundy, Virginia, a daughter of the late Branscome and Clementine Ratliff Stacy. She is survived by her husband, George Perine. No calling hours or services will be held. A Cremation has taken place. BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE, the area's only crematory owned by Funeral Directors were...

Eric E. Wilson, 48, of Zanesville, died at 3:05 P.M. on Friday, January 3, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born July 21, 1971, a son of Eugene (Cindy) Wilson and Brenda McMillan. He served in the United States Army, stationed in South Korea. He worked for Casting Solutions, Burnham Foundry for fourteen years as maintenance. Also worked for Economy Linen in maintenance and Longaberger. The last two years he has worked fully on his woodcrafts with his...

Shirley L. Tracey, 80, of Zanesville, died at 2:02 A.M. on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at The Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville. She was born February 13, 1939, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late William P. Willison and Leona Twiggs Willison Crumbaker. She worked at the ODC Nursing Home, Zanesville City Schools and was a hostess at McDonalds. Shirley was a member of North Terrace Church of Christ and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by five daughters, Saundra...