All Obituaries

Dorothy Jean Porter, 92, of East Fultonham, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sat. Aug. 11, 2018 at The Oaks at Bethesda. She was born on Sept. 18, 1925 in East Fultonham, a daughter of the late Harry Rose, Sr. and Pearl (Mauk) Rose. She was a homemaker and a member of East Fultonham United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son Gary (Janet) Porter. Three grandchildren John, Angela, and Benjamin. Four great-grandchildren Evan, Aiden, MacKenna, and Khari.  In addition to her parents, she...

Raymond L. Hecker, 82, of Zanesville, passed away suddenly at his home on Fri. Aug. 10, 2018. He was born on Sept. 5, 1935 in Beverly, Ohio, a son of the late Donald and Marian (Metze) Hecker. Ray worked in the banking industry for 43 years, retiring in 1995 as Senior Vice President of the Trust Department at First National Bank in Zanesville. After this he enjoyed working with his son Tom at Hecker Construction for another 20 years. He graduated from South Zanesville High School in 1954...

Laura Diane Wilson, 78, of Zanesville, passed away on Wed. Aug. 8, 2018 at Genesis Hospital. She was born on Oct. 13, 1939 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Marvin and Virginia Pauline (Crowder) Osborne. She was a member of the South Zanesville Unity Church. She had been a bus driver and cook at Maysville Schools for 20 years and later worked as a dispatcher for the Zanesville Police Department for 16 years. She is survived by three children Chris (Sally) Wilson, Stephen...

Janet E. Brenlish, 75, of Zanesville, died at 11:27 p.m. Tue. Aug. 7, 2018 at her home. She was born on Dec. 8, 1942 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Eugene and Pauline (Ruby) Cooper. She was a great cook and an avid crocheter. She is survived by two daughters Christy Jenkins and Susan Redman. Four grandchildren Heather, Haylie, Chance, and Emerald. One great-grandchild Kolvin. Two brothers Earl Ruby and Alan Cooper. Two sisters Wilma Roberts and Julie Rice. In addition to her parents,...

James W. “Jim” Ansel, 90, of South Zanesville, passed away in his home on Sun. Aug. 5, 2018. He was born on Jan. 21, 1928 in East Fultonham, Ohio , a son of the late Harold and Thelma (Barnett) Ansel. He was married to his high school sweetheart Arlene Ansel and they had four children; Kathryn (Pat) Bollinger, Karen Micheli, Zachary Ansel, and  Keely (Jeff) McBride. He has fourteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. One brother Joseph (Starla) Ansel. One sister...

Frances L. Bare, 94, of Zanesville, formerly of White Cottage, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Thur. August 2, 2018 at the Helen Purcell Home. She was born on August 29, 1923 in McArthur, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie (Morris) Foreman. She was formerly employed at the Muskingum County Engineer’s Office. She was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her daughter Shala Bare. One sister Starla (Joseph) Ansel. Several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she...

Olive M. Mahaffey, 96, formerly of Athens, passed away at 9:10 p.m. Sun. July 22, 2018 at Brookdale of Zanesville. She was born on April 30, 1922 at home in Chauncey, the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Shaner) West. She had been a choir director in the Nazarene Church in Athens. She is survived by three children Martha (Mike) Parsons, Kathie (Randy) Rucker, and Rev. Robert (Elaine) Mahaffey. Nine grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

L. Fern (Robinson) Gabriel, 91, of South Zanesville, died Sun. July 22, 2018 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House. She was born on September 11, 1926 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Charles and Gladys (Howard) Robinson. She was a member of South Zanesville United Methodist Church and a 70 year member of the Order of Eastern Star #251. She is survived by her daughter Lynn (Robert II) Gabriel-Matthews of Zanesville. Grandchildren Pamela (Shawn Connors) Hartman, Kelli Ross, and Robert...

June Lee Kendall, 87, of Zanesville, passed away Fri. July 20, 2018 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House. She was born on May 12, 1931 in Beverly, Ohio to the late Leroy and Eloise (Forrest) Harris. June retired from United Technologies and was a member of North Terrace Church of Christ. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. June was a very kind and caring person who always put others needs before her own. June is survived by her beloved partner of 16 years Ben Bender;...

Lester E. “Scoop” Dupler, 76, of Roseville, passed away Mon. July 16, 2018 at his home. He was born on Sept. 22, 1941 in Zanesville. He was a longtime employee of AEP and a longtime electrician in Maryland. He is survived by one son Douglas Dupler. One sister May Porter. Nephew Earl Michael Porter. Special niece Tina Perdue. He was preceded in death by his parents Lester Morrison Dupler and Dee Black. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thur. July 19, 2018 at WILLIAM THOMPSON ...