All Obituaries

Paulette “Paula” Eick, 66, of Fresno passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born in Millersburg, Ohio on December 8, 1953 to the late Robert and Mary (Treece) Gray. Paula graduated from West Holmes High School and received her LPN from the Coshocton County Memorial Hospital. Along with the hospital she also worked for Coshocton Health and Rehab before retiring. She was a member of the Fresno United Methodist Church and was active...

Rebecca “Becky” Jo Bosson, of Coshocton, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 9, 1964 to Edith (Fisher) Welker and Robert Carson. On November 30, 1984, she married Earl Bosson. Together they have owned and operated Earl’s Dari Drive-In for almost 30 years. The Dari has been a staple in our community and at any time you could find Becky or Earl behind the counter, working hard.  Along with her...

Mother LaVona Berry was born on October 12, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her parents were the Reverend Hugley Brown (deceased) and Mrs. Bessie Mae Brown (deceased) and with this union two children were born Sylvia (deceased) and Lavona.  Upon the passing of Sr. Mtr. Bessie Wynn’s first husband she later married Pres. Elder Joseph Wynn Sr. (decreased) and out of this union four children were born: PE Frank Wynn (deceased), Eldrs. Eunice Brown, APE Joseph Wynn Jr. (deceased), and...

Nancy Lee Powell, age 81, of Stone Creek passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, the Resurrected King, on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Union Hospital. She was born in Newcomerstown on May 29, 1939, to the late Dale and Viola Adams. She was a graduate of West Lafayette High School where she enjoyed being the drum majorette and a cheerleader. She then worked many years at Bank One Dover and then at Production Credit as a loan officer. On June 24, 1957—63 years...

Donna M. Lahna passed away peacefully at home the way she lived her long joy filled life of 96 years, surrounded by her loving children, after several years of declining health issues. Born August 13, 1924 in Tyndall, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Oneda (DeCoursey) Wilden. On January 22, 1946, she married Richard Lahna. He preceded her death on November 13, 1983. Mrs. Lahna was a 1942 graduate of Conesville High School. During World War II, she worked as a typist at...

Gregory A. “Greg” Mast, 66, of Fresno passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020. Greg was born in Coshocton on September 1, 1954, to the late Henry and Helen E. (McClure) Mast.  He graduated from Ridgewood High School and went right to work at Jones Metal where he has worked for 48 years; Greg was currently the Development Manager, also well known as the “Grand Prankster.”  Greg was a devoted husband and father to his children, he treasured his time...

Judith “Judy” Saylor, 73, of Coshocton passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on April 21, 1947 to the late Fredrick C. and Ruby K. (Lutz) Swope. Judy graduated from Jefferson High School in 1965. She worked as a lab tech at Edmonts for 25 years. She enjoys camping at the river, being at the beach, and playing Sudoko. Judy is survived by her husband Lawrence “Donnie” Saylor, who she married...

Charles Russell Bridges, 86, went to join his wife for eternity on November 10, 2020.  He was born on April 16, 1934 in Coshocton.  He was the son of Roy Wilmer and Gladys (Kinner) Bridges.  On December 17, 1962, he married Mary Lou Rhinehart whom preceded him in death on December 5, 2019. Surviving are four children, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.  Debra (Ron) Nicely of Stone Creek, Russell (Linda) Bridges of Newcomerstown, Nora (Bridges) White of...

Howard “Jack” McCloy Sr., 82, of Coshocton passed away Sunday November 8, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Grafton, WV on November 7, 1938 to the late Guy and Lena (Gobel) McCloy. He is survived by his children Cheryl Hare, Howard (Peggy) McCloy Jr., Jack (Gerri) McCloy, and Tracy (Mike) Freetage; grandchildren Travis, Brent, Anthony, Melissa, Michael (Maranda), Shawna, Ed, Lia, Cory, Steven, Dakota (Josh), Michael, and Angel (Brad); 28 great grandchildren; 2 great great...

Theodore “Chester” Barrick, 78, of Coshocton, passed away at Altercare of Coshocton on Saturday November 7, 2020. Chester was born in Greensburg, PA on July 7, 1942 to the late Theodore Leroy Barrick and Kathryn (Price) Richard. He retired as a custodian from Coshocton City Schools/Lincoln Elementary after 30+ years of service.  He also served in the U.S. Army, was an EMT for West Lafayette for numerous years and volunteered at the Baltic Police Department.  Chester...