All Obituaries

Reva Alice Lee, 91, of Zanesville, passed away at 6:40 P.M. Monday, January 25, 2022 at the home of her daughter in the care of Hospice from Heart Failure that was accelerated after breaking her hip in a fall in October. She was born April 19th, 1930 in Cannelville, Ohio as stated on her birth certificate but we all knew that “down home” was Hackney, Ohio in Morgan County with her maternal family. The Allens and the Hutchins. She was the daughter of the late Frank Raymond...

Earl F. Lucas, 86, of Zanesville, died at 9:40 A.M. Monday, January 24, 2022 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born March 14, 1935 in Middleport, Ohio a son of the late Roy E. and Flora Jesse Lucas. Earl was a 1953 graduate of Lash High School. He was a Certified Engineer who retired from 5B’s Manufacturing as a plant manager. Earl Loved golfing, fishing and working on clocks. Earl was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His...

  Matthew R. Powell, 53, of Glenford, died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 19, 1968 in Ashtabula, Ohio, a son of the late Robert F. (Jacquelyn) Powell and Rebecca A. (Paul) Kennedy. He graduated from John Glenn High School Class of 1987, then attended The Ohio State University. Matt served in the Ohio Army National Guard for two years and was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. He owned and operated Excavation Unlimited LLC, and co-owned...

Pat departed this world after 84 years and has entered eternal life in Heaven, prepared by the Lord Jesus Christ on January 22, 2022. She was surrounded by her family at the Oaks Northpointe, after a valiant battle of Dementia. Pat was a faithful woman who loved to serve and praise the Lord. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of Duncan Falls, Ohio. After retiring from Lear Corporation she spent many years fulfilling a ministry placed on her heart writing cards to many to share the love...

Shirley A. Luburgh, 77, of Zanesville, passed peacefully at The James Cancer Center January 20, 2022 with family by her side.   There aren’t enough words available to express this beautiful, indescribable woman. One thing we do know now: she’s an angel now in heaven, as she was here on earth.   To know her was to love her. A family loving, very involved, and active woman, she did it all. She was a flower and garden enthusiast, beach lover, enjoyed the campgrounds,...

Kathleen S. Woodhall, 68, of Dresden, died on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at her home. She was born October 31, 1953, in Opa-Locka, Florida, a daughter of the late Richard and Donna (Trim) Rouse. She was a Teacher’s Aide in the Cleveland Metropolitan Schools and a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Kathleen loved butterflies and watching football. She is survived by a daughter, Melissa (Tim) Jackson; a son, Chris Woodhall; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In...

Barbara L. Rector, 83, of Zanesville, died at 11:59 P.M. Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Brookdale Senior Living, Zanesville. She was born March 2, 1938, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Rudolph L. and Hazel L. Painter Russi. She graduated from Zanesville High School Class of 1956 then graduated from Meredith Business College. She retired from East Muskingum Water Authority where she was the office manager. Barbara was an active member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church where she...

John “Red Dog” Wilson, 86, of Zanesville, died at 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Genesis Hospital emergency room, Zanesville. He was born April 18, 1935, in Rix Mills, a son of the late Henry S. Wilson and Doris Wilson Alwood. He learned his trade as a machinist from his uncles while working at Zanesville Tool & Grinding. John worked at Owens Corning as a machinist before traveling from California and Florida for work, then returning to Owens Corning to then retire...

Doris L. McCoy, 65, of Zanesville, died at her home on January 18, 2022. She was born March 4, 1956, a daughter of Donald R. and Anna L. Best McCoy Sr. She had a passion for cross stitching and making homemade cards. Doris is a 1974 graduate of John Glenn High School. Doris will be greatly missed and the memories she gave us will be forever cherished. She is survived in addition to her parents, by a daughter, Malia (Jared Brackeen) Hobson; a son, Jarod Hobson; three grandchildren, Reese,...

Todd R. Biles, 57, of Zanesville, died at 6:55 P.M. on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born May 14, 1964, in Bellaire, a son of Leland and Vicci (Stottlemyer) Biles.  Todd was a loving husband and devoted father who worked tirelessly to provide a beautiful life for his family.  At the age of 29, Todd was promoted to President and CEO of 5B’s Inc. which was his family’s business.  He took this promotion very seriously...