All Obituaries

Thomas “Tom” Allman, 81, of Coshocton passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Morrison Hospice House in Zanesville. He was born in Coshocton on September 18, 1937 to the late Charles R. and Helen L. (Stitler) Allman. Tom graduated from Coshocton High School and served in the National Guard and the United States Army as a Ranger.  After serving in the military he went on to work for Cyclops (AK Steel) for 39 years before retiring.  He was a member of the American...

Joyce Eleanor Eaton, 81, of Coshocton passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Coshocton on September 2, 1937 to the late Earl and Edna (Sycks) Mulford. She was a nurse at various places in Coshocton, including Coshocton County Memorial Hospital, College Park Nursing Home, Dr. Johnson’s office and was a surveyor for the Ohio Department of Health. She was a member of Burt Avenue Wesleyan Church and was very involved in Sunday School and was a past...

John E. Stover, 77, of West Lafayette passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Riverside Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newcomerstown.  He was born in Coshocton on May 1, 1941 to the late John M. and Helen M. (Royer) Stover. He graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1959 and then went on to serve in the National Guard for six years.  After the military he was employed at General Electric from 1961 until early retirement was offered in 1998.  On May 22, 1965 he married...

Lawrence E. “Larry” Fortner, 73, of Coshocton passed away after a long battle with cancer at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Larry was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 25, 1945 to the late Lawrence N. Fortner and Ethel (Middlemus) Fortner Jones.  In 1963, he graduated from Coshocton High School. After graduating, Larry served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam stationed in Europe.  Larry was a crane operator at Clow Water systems and retired after...

Syler James Will was born on July 22, 1998 in Coshocton, OH. He was raised in Coshocton with his brothers and sisters and deeply loved by a community of friends, family, and educators alike. Syler was an outgoing, warm, and rambunctious spirit who loved playing with his parents, siblings, and cousins.  He lit up every room he was in and his contagious belly laugh welcomed closer everyone who was lucky enough to be near him. As a kid, Syler spent his time between Coshocton and...

Judy C. Badgley, 81 of West Lafayette passed away on Monday March 11, 2019 at Rivers Crossing Care Center in Coshocton. Judy was born in Coshocton on September 7, 1937 to the late Paul and Jane (Boyd) Badgley. She is survived by her brother Paul Badgley of Coshocton; nieces Fawnda (Joel) Stahl of Gambier, Colleen (Shane) Borden of Coshocton and Peggy Stevens of Zanesville. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Roberta Badgley Fouch and niece Jean Ann Bennett. Per...

Noah V. Raber, 85, of Coshocton passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Holmes County on September 15, 1933 to the late Valentine N. and Lizzie (Erb) Raber. He worked for Peabody Coal for 32 years as a Belt Line Operator before retiring and is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the Coshocton Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed anything outdoors, especially gardening, fishing, hunting, trips to Canada,...

Diane Kathryn Moore, 84, of Coshocton passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Coshocton on August 7, 1934 to the late Raymond and Edrie (Senter) Davis. She graduated from Roscoe High School and worked for Dr. Snide at Optic Plus for more than 20 years.  She was a member of the Roscoe United Methodist Church.  She was a lifelong, loving caregiver for her entire family and enjoyed nothing more than watching her grandchildren play sports. Diane is...

Joshua D. Burris, 37, of Coshocton passed away at Coshocton County Regional Medical Center on Wednesday March 6, 2019. Josh was born in Coshocton on March 23, 1981. He loved collecting gemstones, prospecting for gemstones, fishing and studying the weather.  Josh was well known for his green thumb enjoying planting flowers and vegetables. Josh is survived by his mother Leora (Michael) Stimpert of Coshocton; father Thomas D. “Tom” (Tammy) Burris of Coshocton; siblings...

James “Jimmer” Van Derpoel II, 36, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019.  He was born in Elmira, NY on November 1, 1982. Jimmer was currently working at EPI in Newcomerstown.  He loved glassblowing, music, attending festivals, and animals.  His best friend was his chihuahua, Blaze. He is survived by his wife, Hannah (Lilley) Van Derpoel; daughter, Alice Delilah Van Derpoel; mother Debra (Tyler) Simons of Coshocton, father James (Joann) Van Derpoel Sr....