All Obituaries

Leona Mae Searls, 90, of White Cottage, passed away at 6:00 p.m. Sat. Oct. 24, 2020  at Continuing Healthcare at Adams Lane. She was born on July 10, 1930 in Deavertown, a daughter of the late Guy and Audrey (Pletcher) Driggs. Leona was an active member of the White Cottage United Methodist Church, teaching Sunday School and organizing the county fair booth each year. She also served the White Cottage community in various ways and loved her work at Maysville High School cooking meals...

Elden A. Kinnan, 86, of South Zanesville, died Tue. Oct. 20, 2020 at Genesis Hospital following an illness. He was born on Feb. 11, 1934 in Roseville, a son of the late Charles L. and Ruby P. Kinnan. Elden served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was raised a Lutheran, was a member of Zanesville VFW Post #1058, American Legion Post #29, Zanesville Eagles #302, 32nd Degree Mason and member of Fultonham Lodge #368, Amrou Grotto, and worked at Central Ohio Coal Company for 44...

Jacqueline “Jackie” (Clayton) Miller, 76, of Zanesville, passed away at her home on Sat. Oct. 17, 2020. She was born on Feb. 26, 1944 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Ralph and Velma (Williams) Clayton.  She drove school bus for Franklin Local Schools and also had worked at Nelson-McCoy Pottery. She is survived by two daughters Belinda Valentine of Zanesville and Sharon Miller of Fayetteville, NC. Three grandchildren Josh and Alison Martinez, Cassie Rowan, and David...

Ryan Edward Boone received his angel wings on October 9, 2020. He was born on March 8, 1984 to Tammy Harper (Calendine) and Rick Boone. Ryan will always be remembered for his infectious smile and his wonderful love for everyone who  came to know Ryan.  Ryan is survived by his parents: mother Tammy Harper (Calendine); father Rick Boone; step-mom Bobbi Boone; his grandfather Keith Boone;siblings Shon, Shandyle and Rachel Harrah, Colton Harper, Ronni Kell, Tabitha Wilson, Kyle,...

Thomas E. Tracy, 64, of Hopewell, passed away on Thur. Oct. 8, 2020 at Genesis Hospital. He was born on June 17, 1956 in Zanesville, a son of the late James C. and Rena Lillian (Lentz) Tracy. He worked for the city of Westerville as a lineman for 30 years retiring in 2004. Tom was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed auctions and yard sales, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He had a unique sense of humor and never met a stranger. He will be missed by many. He is...

Anita L. Rusnak, 52, of Zanesville, passed away at 6:08 p.m. Wed. Oct. 7, 2020 at Ohio State University Hospital. She was born on June 27, 1968 in Zanesville. She had previously worked as a cashier at Reisbeck’s.  She loved her cat Gizmo, loved horses, and her favorite color was purple. She is survived by her son Kyle Rusnak. One sister Julie (Michael) Garnes. One brother Nathan (Jeri) Rusnak. Her step-mother Marilyn Rusnak. Granddaughter Kyleigh. She was preceded in death by...

Daniel L. Brown, 71, of Zanesville, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Mon. Oct. 5, 2020 at Clay Gardens in Zanesville. He was born on Aug. 11, 1949 in White Cottage, a son of the late M. Donald and S. Frances (Jenkins) Brown. He was a United States Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. He is survived by three sisters Donna DeMent, Jennifer Brown, and Janet Brown (Dan Patterson).  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister Rose Cullins and one brother Larry...

Henrietta Robbins, 86, of Zanesville, passed away at 11:11 a.m. Thur. Sept. 17, 2020 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House. She was born on June 23, 1934 in Perry County, a daughter of the late  Thomas LeRoy, Sr. and Elizabeth Marie Winnenberg LeRoy. Henrietta is survived by two daughters Debbie (Arthur) Gard of Chandlersville and Crystal Patterson of Zanesville. Three sons Dan (Jeannie) Robbins of Zanesville, John H. Robbins of Zanesville, and Mark (Patty) Robbins of Hardyville, Kentucky....

Frances Willmetta (Amerine) Johnson, 107, of Zanesville, entered into eternal rest and peace on Wed. Sept. 9, 2020. She was born on Oct. 31, 1912 in Clayton Township, Somerset, Ohio to the late Edgar and Rachel (Ford) Amerine. She married Charles Johnson on June 19, 1936 at St. Rose Rectory in New Lexington. Charles passed away on Dec. 13, 1987. She attended Curran grade school, graduating from New Lexington High School in 1931. She was a homemaker, member of Somerset United Methodist Church...

Miranda Lou Elliott, 33, of Somerset, passed away at 2:41 p.m. Wed. Sept. 9, 2020 at Genesis Hospital. She was born on Dec. 3, 1986 in Zanesville.  She graduated from Crooksville High School in 2005 where she had been the Homecoming Queen. She earned an Associate Degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix. She had been employed at Cooper Standard. She loved dancing, singing, makeup. She was a loving mother, daughter, and sister and had a special bond with her...