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....

Nicholas Mario “Nick” Fiore, 71 of New Lexington passed away within 24 hrs of being diagnosed with cancer on November 29,2023 at Genesis Hospital surrounded by his family. Nick was born May 17, 1952, to the late William “Bill” and Dolores “Dottie” (Tharp) Fiore. Nick attended Saint Aloysius Academy until it closed in 1969, then graduated from Tri County Vocational School. He was an Ohio National Guard Veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus...

Pamela Rosita Altier Compton, 76 of New Lexington passed away November 29,2023 at her home after a hard-fought battle with cancer. The sparkle in her eye, her raised eyebrow, quirky smile, quick wit, and the unwavering love for her family was there till the end. Cancer ravaged her body, but it could never capture her soul. Pam was born in Zanesville Ohio on October 30,1947, the last of nine children born to the late John F. Altier and Mary G. Flautt Altier of Corning. Pam was a 1965...

Richard A. Goodin (Buddy Boy) 89 of New Lexington, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Monday,  November 20, 2023. Born May 30, 1934. He was the son of the late Vint and Leota (Hiles) Goodin. Richard worked at Bryant for 22 years, before working at Diamond Power until he became disabled. He loved making things out of wood, bowling, playing euchre, and spending time with his family. Richard is survived by his wife, Billie Goodin, of Zanesville, Ohio. Daughters, Doris Stemen, and...

Christina (Chrissy) M. Altier of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Corning, Ohio was called home to our heavenly father on October 8, 2023.   She was the daughter of the late John F and Mary G Flautt Altier.  She was a graduate of St. Aloysius in New Lexington, Ohio.  Christina's big personality was not made for small-town living and she had aspirations of making it in the big city.  She spread her wings and started her career in floral arrangements before she began...

Melvin (Mel) L. Hutmire 86 of New Lexington, Ohio died Oct 1, 2023 at 4:53 pm at Genesis Hospice (Morrison House) in Zanesville, Ohio. Born July 5, 1937, he was the son of the late Gladys and Melvin L. Hutmire. Mel graduated from Moxahala High School. He was a Navy and Ohio National Guard Veteran. Methodist by faith. A former New Lexington Councilman and Cemetery Board Member. He retired as a Veteran officer for the Perry County Veteran Service Commission, served over 33 years as Perry...

Becky Jo Ward Johnson, 63 years old went to be with the Lord on August 23,2023 at home after a 5-year battle with ALS. Becky was born July 2, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Wayne and Janice Ward. Becky is survived by her son, Sean Louis Ward, mother Janice K. Ward, sister Jala L. Ward, husband of 25 years Steven L. Johnson and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by her loving Father. Becky graduated from Newark High School in 1988.. Becky earned a associate of applied...

Catherine (Katie) Rehart Albright passed away Sunday August 20th, 2023 at 12:02AM Born Jan 10th, 1932 in Santoy Oh, Catherine graduated from New Lexington High School. She enjoyed cooking, going on walks, going to bingo with friends and spending time with family.  Surviving are her 2 children Teresa (Leslie) Kirkpatrick & James (Elaine) Albright. 5 grandchildren Gary (Keri) Hammond, Kristina (Kevin) Owen & Jason Hammond, Shena Kaye and Amanda Courtney. 6 Great grandchildren...

Jack passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. He was the son of the late James and JoAnn Tipple Hardy born April 6, 1951 in Zanesville. Jack worked at Columbia Cement for many years and Fiore Brothers Co. His passion was music. He was a Bass player in the Missing Link Band and later the Anderson Station. Most know as bassist in the Brown Bottle Band aka Mike Brown & Company where he played with his son Jerrod. He is survived by his children, Jill...