OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.

David R Jacobs

David R Jacobs

Jun 30, 2026

David R. Jacobs, age 58, passed away on June 30, 2026 at Grant Medical Center. He was born on July 10, 1967 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Harry E. and Sara Jane (Carnes) Jacobs. He worked at Gerber's Poultry Processing Plant.

David is survived by his siblings, Donald (Barb) Jacobs, Pamela (Tim) Gilmore and Curtis Jacobs.

Along with his parents, he...

Forrest "Gene" Eugene Bender

Forrest "Gene" Eugene Bender

Jun 30, 2026

Forrest "Gene" E. Bender, 82, of Coshocton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.

Born at his family home in Coshocton County on August 20, 1943, Gene was the son of the late James and Anna (Jones) Bender.

Gene graduated from Keene High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army from...

Chad Christopher Tumblin

Chad Christopher Tumblin

Jun 28, 2026

Chad Tumblin, age 56, of Coshocton passed away on June 28, 2026 from esophageal cancer at his home. He was born on January 31, 1970 in Coshocton to the late James and Shelia (Wilhelm) Tumblin. For 19 years he worked as an Ironworker for Local 550. Besides work, he enjoyed being an instructor at the Sportsman's Club youth group. He...

Renard Clyde Wright

Renard Clyde Wright

Jun 27, 2026

Renard Wright, passed away on June 27, 2026 at Roscoe gardens. He was born on March 20, 1938 to the late Cecil and Thelma (Bible) Wright. He worked at Stone Container for several decades before retiring. He married Sue (Watts) Wright on July 1, 1978, who passed away in 2022. Through the years, he became known as a true "jack...

Bernard Bookless

Bernard Bookless

Jun 25, 2026

Bernard "Bernie" Bookless of Conesville, passed away on June 25, 2026 at Roscoe Gardens. He was born on July 24, 1947 in Coshocton to the late George and Betty (Powelson) Bookless. On July 21, 1967, he married Linda L. Vance, who survives. He worked as a maintenance mechanic at AEP until his retirement building a skill where he could fix just...

Bruce D. Fletcher

Bruce D. Fletcher

Jun 24, 2026

Bruce D. Fletcher, 72 of Coshocton went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Altercare in Coshocton, after a short illness. He was born Bruce Dean Fletcher on May 12, 1954 to Archie Fletcher Jr. and Carol JoAnn Castle (Fletcher) Marquand in Coshocton. Bruce went to school in Newcomerstown and later at Coshocton. He went...

Jacob Christopher Holbrook

Jacob Christopher Holbrook

Jun 22, 2026

Jacob Christopher Holbrook, 29, of Coshocton, passed away Monday June 22, 2026.

Born June 2, 1997, in Orlando, FL, Jacob was a caring son, devoted father, loving brother, and cherished friend. He had a passion for basketball and enjoyed both playing and watching the game. Jacob was known for his outgoing personality and his ability to connect with people from all...

Theodore Kevin Mangold

Theodore Kevin Mangold

Jun 22, 2026

Theodore "Ted" Kevin Mangold, 65, of Warsaw passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Coshocton, OH on December 9, 1960 to the late Charles "Charlie' and Eva (Homman) Mangold.

Ted was raised in the Roscoe Village Area, graduated from River View High School, and attended Ohio University in Athens. He...

Terry Nelson

Terry Nelson

Jun 22, 2026

Terry A. Nelson, 71, of Coshocton, Ohio, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 19, 1954, to the late Albert F. Sr. and Kathryn (Dobson) Nelson, Terry lived a life centered on family, hard work, and the simple joys that brought him happiness.

A 1974 graduate of River View High School, Terry spent many years working...

Mary Kathryn Melrose

Mary Kathryn Melrose

Jun 22, 2026

Mary K. Melrose, 88 of Warsaw passed away on Monday June 22, 2026 at her home.

Mary was born in Coshocton, Ohio on July 31, 1937 to the late Howard and Margaret (Worthington) Barrick. She worked at Wells Greenhouse, Spitlers, Newberry's, Rhodes in Millersburg, IGA and Edmonts.

She was an active member of Gospel Hill Ministry in Warsaw.

Mary is survived by her...

Dwight D Jarboe

Dwight D Jarboe

Jun 18, 2026

Dwight David Jarboe, 77, of Coshocton, Ohio, “slipped the surly bonds of earth” Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Dwight was born October 6, 1948, in Hardinsburg, Ky, to Brown and Kathryn Schulert Jarboe. The second eldest of six siblings, Dwight’s love of God and courage in the face of hard work was...

Donna Jean Santee

Donna Jean Santee

Jun 17, 2026

Donna Jean Santee, 67, of Delroy, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. She was born in Barnesville, OH on January 30, 1959 to the late Thomas and Caroline (Devoy) Parker.

Donna graduated from River View High School and worked as a house keeper in Coshocton before moving to Delroy and working for the Tuscarawas County...

Jenifer L "Kitty" Jennings

Jenifer L "Kitty" Jennings

Jun 16, 2026

Jenifer L. "Kitty" Jennings, 78, of Coshocton, passed away at her home on Tuesday June 16, 2026 to be reunited with her late husband Benny.

Kitty was born in Coshocton on September 11, 1947 to the late Richard H. and Pauline (Gross) Jones.

She worked at Novelty Advertising for many years and was Vice President of the Coshocton Co Chapter...

Arthur Dwaine Chaney Sr.

Arthur Dwaine Chaney Sr.

Jun 13, 2026

Arthur Dwaine Chaney, 80, took the hands of Jesus Christ and entered his Father's heavenly kingdom on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Washington County Home in Marietta, Ohio. He was a deeply loved and treasured husband, dad of two, grandpa to nine grandchildren, and great-grandpa to nine great-grandchildren.

He was born March 8, 1946, in Coshocton to the late William...

Michael "Mike" A Kellish

Michael "Mike" A Kellish

Jun 10, 2026

Michael "Mike" Andrew Kellish, 56, of Newcomerstown, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Wadsworth, OH.

Mike was born on September 23, 1969, in Hamilton, Bermuda. He graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1987 and began working at his family's business at just 16 years old. As a proud second-generation owner and operator of Grout Systems Inc. in Wadsworth, Ohio, Mike...

Helen Joanne Wilson

Helen Joanne Wilson

Jun 5, 2026

Helen "Joanne" Wilson, 95, of Coshocton passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation in West Lafayette. 

Born in Guernsey County, OH on May 21, 1931 to the late Alfred Adolphus "A.A." and Helen Eleanor (Hutton) Kerr.

Joanne graduated from New Concord High School and married the late Tony Harvey George Wilson on October 13, 1951 in Shelbyville, Indiana....

Betty Kobel

Betty Kobel

Jun 4, 2026

Betty Kobel, 81, of Coshocton passed away on June 4, 2026 at Akron General. She was born on December 30, 1944 in Prague, Oklahoma to the late Eugene and Margie (Willingham) Rogers. On December 30, 2011, she married Joseph Kobel. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and crafts. Betty and Joseph enjoyed camping together and spending time with friends and family.

Along with...

Timothy Priest

Timothy Priest

Jun 3, 2026

Timothy Priest, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 23, 1962 in Coshocton to the late Robert F. Priest and Alletta (Keiffer) Leigh. He was a 1980 graduate of Coshocton High School and following, entered the United States Air Force, where he served for 12 years. During his service he...

Glenn W. King

Glenn W. King

Jun 2, 2026

Glenn William King, 101, of Conesville, Ohio passed away on June 2, 2026 after a long and happy life. He was born the youngest of four children on February 16, 1925 in Trinway, Ohio to Glenn Corwin King and Myra Ethel Ridgway King. Glenn attended Dresden schools, farmed on a deferment during World War II and subsequently farmed his whole...

Michael David Frye

Michael David Frye

May 30, 2026

Michael David Frye, age 70, of Coshocton passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Genesis Hospital from the tragic effects of bacterial meningitis. Michael was born on March 15, 1956 in Sharon, Connecticut to the late Irwin David and Betty Eleanor (Way) Frye. He was a 1974 graduate of Ridgewood High School in West Lafayette.

Following graduation, he proudly served...

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