Karen L. Cowgill  Passed away on April 17, 2024 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.  She was born September 27, 1957 in Covington, Ky to the late Allen and Marilyn McCrosky Phillips. She was a retired employee for the Bureau of Workmans Compensation.. Karen is survived by her husband Steven Cowgill, her two sons, Trent Cowgill and Brett Cowgill. Grandchildren, Riley Renee Cowgill, Conner Kirkpatrick, Marley Cowgill, Gabriel Cowgill and Scarlet Cowgill. Calling hours will be held...

Roberta R. Christy 92 of New Lexington, Ohio died Monday April 15, 2024 in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born July 15, 1931 to the late Frances (Frank) and Rose (Gordon) Sweeney. Roberta was a retired employee of the Perry County Court, Pamida and TG&Y. She was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church in New Lexington, Ohio. She was a devoted wife and mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Rose (Jeff) Storts-Klingler, Mike Christy, Pamela (Chris) Euman, Margaret...

Lottie Regina Dumolt Gordon, 91 of Junction City, Ohio died Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home. She was born February 28, 1933, in Junction City, Ohio to the late Jerome and Verna Collins Dumolt Daugherty. Lottie was a lifetime member of Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, Junction City. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. Her home cooked Sunday dinners brought generations of family together every week for decades. She is survived by her children Martha (Murle)...

Kathleen (Kathy) Nash 86 went to be with God April 1,2024. Kathleen was born on September 15,1937 to the late Joseph and Mary Sullivan. She was an avid bowler, loved daily crosswords. She was the queen of bid euchre, Friday night card games, loved gardenias. She could always be recognized by the flower in her hair. Something she did to remember her childhood in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and she was a graduate of St. Aloysious Academy. She is survived by her husband Ronald Nash who were married...

  Junction City   Neil J. Gordon 90 formerly of Newark passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at FairHope Hospice/Pickering House, Lancaster. He was born March 15, 1933, in Parma, son of the late Walter and Sadie Gordon. Neil was a graduate of Junction City High School, United States Marine Veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict, member of the Newark VFW Post 1060, Junction City American Legion Post 376. Survivors include his son, Matthew Gordon, special friend, Wilma...

Joyce Valentine  Joyce Sines (Fink) Valentine of New Lexington, formerly of Athens, Ohio, passed January 26, 2024, peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family. Joyce was born April 02,1945 to Dora E. (Hynus) Sines of New Lexington and John L. Sines of Corning.  In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Harry “Cliff” Valentine III, her son John Wesley Fink, sibling John Sines, Leroy Sines, Virginia Ansel, Leona...

Dale R. Thorpe, 68, passed away on January 19 at home with his wife and son by his side, loving him. Dale was born on March 25,1955 to Don and Manzella Thorpe. Dale graduated from Sheridan High School in 1973. He retired from Ohio Operators Union working for John K. Leohner. Dale was a great father and so proud of his sons. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, golfing, and his lottery tickets. He loved his family, and he enjoyed spending time with each and everyone. Dale is survived by...

Emily Marie Fisher,  age 67, went to be with God on January 7th, 2024.  Emily was born on March 29, 1956. She was number 7 of 12 children, and a lifelong member of St. Rose church.  Emily never knew a stranger. She was generous, funny and quick-witted. She wasn't shy and would talk to anyone, always asking questions and wanting to get to know people. She would do anything for anyone, if she could.  In her prime, she worked at Ludowici tile plant for 17 years. After...

Elizabeth (Liz) I. Boyden, age 64, of Johnstown, Ohio died peacefully and beautifully in radiant joy on Saturday, December 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family after a fierce battle with cancer. She was so excited to meet her beloved Jesus! Liz was born April 27, 1959 to the late Raymond F. and Harriet (Deibel) Boyden. She was raised in Junction City, Ohio and graduated from New Lexington High School in 1977. She was a lifelong resident of Perry County until very recently. Liz was...

Ruth Evelyn Abram Bussey went to her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on December 4th, 2023. She was born on October 31, 1932, to the late Chester and Hazel Abram. She was married to the late Howard Bussey who passed away September 18, 2021. Ruth was an active member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in new Lexington under the teaching of Pastor Larry Ruh. She worked at Bryant heating and cooling until she retired in 1990. She was an avid gardener and loved planting flowers all around her home....