Local obituaries for Coshocton, OH.
Chester Phillabaum
Aug 28, 2025
Chester Phillabaum Sr. age 88, passed away on Thursday August 28, 2025 at Lafayette Point. He was born on April 3, 1937 in Port Washington, Ohio to the late Frederick Jacob and Ethel May (Loos) Phillabaum. He was a 1956, graduate of West Lafayette High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator at AEP for over 30 years. His biggest achievement...
Ellen Tatten
Aug 28, 2025
Ellen Tatten, 96 of Coshocton and formerly of Las Vegas, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She was born on February 1, 1929 in Coshocton to the late Blain and Estella (Addy) Whyde. On June 28, 1947, she married, John Tatten who passed in 2013. She worked for the Coshocton City Schools cafeteria and later was a member of...
Clark Hardesty
Aug 28, 2025
Clark "Gordon" Hardesty, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
He was born August 4, 1933, in Roscoe, to Russell and Rachel (Clark) Hardesty. He graduated from Roscoe High School in 1951. Gordon proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956.
He retired from AEP after 15 years and, prior to that,...
Connie Irene Smith
Aug 26, 2025
Connie Irene Smith, 77, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Genesis Coshocton Medical Center. She was born in Coshocton, OH on December 26, 1947 to the late H. William "Bill" and Elizabeth "Betty" (Pierce) Smith.
Connie was a member of the first class to graduate from the new River View High School in 1966 and enjoyed attending her monthly class...
Barbara Custer
Aug 26, 2025
Barbara Custer, 73, of Coshocton, departed this life peacefully on August 26, 2025, at Morrison Hospice House in Zanesville. She was born in Coshocton, OH on August 13, 1952 to the late Tom and Janet (Setty) Strub. She was a cherished wife, devoted mother, and beloved friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family...
Judith "Suzie" Groff
Aug 25, 2025
Judith Suzanne "Suzie" Groff, 86, of Newcomerstown, passed away on August 25, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on June 14, 1939, in Chili, Ohio, to the late Guy R. and Mary E. (Pope) Swigert.
Suzie graduated from Coshocton High School and married Charles A. "Chuck" Groff on September 12, 1958. She was...
John Powell
Aug 21, 2025
John Thomas Powell (Tom), age 87 of Stone Creek passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday August 21, 2025, at Park Village Nursing facility. He was born on October 29, 1937 in Athens, Ohio to the late James C and Mildred E (Perry) Powell the youngest of ten children. Tom was a...
Ronald "Robin" Lusk Jr.
Aug 21, 2025
Ronald "Robin" Lusk Jr, 65, of Warsaw passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Coshocton, OH on May 18, 1960 to the late Ronald "Ron" Lusk Sr. and Sandra (Morrison) Lusk.
Robin was a proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 and was an avid sports fan, he...
Carole Hoffman
Aug 19, 2025
Carole J. (Gilgannon) Hoffman, 85, of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Roscoe Gardens in Coshocton, Ohio. She was born in her home in Coshocton to the late Edward and Lena McCullough Gilgannon on March 4, 1940.
She was married on May 20, 1967 to John J. Hoffman in the chapel of the Presbyterian Church by Reverand H....
Marilyn "MJ" Bucklew
Aug 14, 2025
Marilyn Jean "MJ" Bucklew, 74, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Altercare of Coshocton. She was born on January 8, 1951 in Coshocton to the late William Howard and Rosalie Virginia (Norton) Bucklew.
Marilyn is survived by her sister, Ann (Rusty) Harrell.
She is preceded in death by her Mom, Dad and sister, Carol Ann.
A cremation has taken place with...
Teresa Coakley
Aug 14, 2025
Teresa Lynn Coakley, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on August 14, 2025, in her home. Born on May 14, 1962, Teresa lived a life filled with compassion, joy, and an open heart for all who crossed her path.
She had a deep love for lighthouses, dolphins, and animals of every kind, always finding beauty in the natural world....
Jack Babcock
Aug 12, 2025
Jack M. Babcock, 87, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Coshocton, OH on December 6, 1937 to the late William and Mary (Wilford) Babcock.
Jack graduated from Three Rivers High School, served in the United States Navy, and worked as a Supervisor at Pretty Products before retiring. Jack enjoyed watching sports,...
Anna Mae Glazier
Aug 11, 2025
TOGETHER AGAIN
Anna Mae Glazier, 82, of Warsaw passed away Monday, August 11, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born in Coshocton, OH on September 15, 1942 to the late Reese E. and Frances G. (Wright) Jones.
Anna was a member of the Warsaw United Methodist Church for 50 years where she was a Sunday School teacher, sang in the...
Richard Fry
Aug 11, 2025
Richard D. "Dick" Fry, 90, of Coshocton passed away on Monday August 11, 2025, at Lafayette Pointe in West Lafayette, Ohio.
Dick was born in Walhonding, Ohio on July 23, 1935, to the late Lester R. and Opal P. (Fox) Fry.
He was a truck driver throughout his life mainly for Clow and Stone Container.
He was a member of the Conesville Wesleyan...
William Brown
Aug 9, 2025
William W. Brown III, affectionately known as Bill, passed away on August 9, 2025, in Coshocton, leaving behind a legacy of service, humor, and love.
Born on June 6, 1937, in Syracuse, New York, Bill distinguished himself through his education, career, and community involvement.
Bill graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, which led him to...
Wilma Brannon
Aug 7, 2025
Wilma "Joyce" Brannon, age 96, of Coshocton passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2025 at Altercare of Coshocton. She was born on January 22, 1929 in Coshocton to the late Otto and Merne (Hahn) Stubbs. She was a 1947 graduate of Roscoe School. On November 22, 1951, she married Robert Wayne Brannon, who passed away in 1983. Joyce worked for...
Norene Mardis
Aug 6, 2025
Norene L. Mardis, 87 of Coshocton passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.
She was born on January 29, 1938, in Coshocton to the late John W. and Erma L. (Almack) McCoy.
Norene was a devoted mother and homemaker to her seven children; she cherished every moment raising her family. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors, animals...
Ruth Cunningham
Aug 5, 2025
Ruth Ann (Zimmerman) Cunningham, age 81, passed away peacefully into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. She was born on April 11, 1944 in New London, Ohio to the late Robert K. and Lois (Smith) Zimmerman.
She graduated from New London High School in 1962 and attended Midland College of Commerce. Ruth Ann served with her husband,...
Erma Mizer
Aug 3, 2025
Erma Mae (Ault) Mizer, 93, of Coshocton passed away to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation in West Lafayette. She was born in New Philadelphia, OH on January 18, 1932 to the late Carl Albert and Lena Mae (Fitch) Ault.
She attended Stone Creek High School for her first 10 years and...
Rick Holder
Aug 1, 2025
Rick A. Holder, 70, of West Lafayette passed away surrounded by his wife and daughters on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Morrison House in Zanesville following a four-month battle with pancreatitis. He was born in Coshocton, OH on March 10, 1955 to the late Charles E. and Barbara E. (Guilliams) Holder.
Rick graduated from Ridgewood High School and worked for Buckeye Fabric for...
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