Richard Dale "Dick" Shaner 88 Passed away on June 5th, 2026 at his residence. Born May 10th, 1938 in New Lexington he was the son of the late Augustus (Gus) and Blanche (Kinney) Shaner the 9th of 11 siblings. He graduated from McLuney High School in 1956 and retired from Grote Corporation in 1998. He loved Scroll-sawing, camping and growing tomatoes in his garden, but most of all he loved his Sweet Lucy whom he married February 23, 1957. An avid storyteller, Dick loved spending ...

Hazel (McDonald) Dearing Hazel  was born December 20, 1937 in Murray City to the late William (Bill) McDonald and Elvetta (Laura) Wade Grose. She passed peacefully on April 30, 2026 at Genesis-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was very spiritual and introduced all her children to Christ, planting the seed of love and faith to live on forever in their hearts. She attended the Catholic Church at a very young age and taught catechism for over ...

Mark Edward Curnell passed away Wednesday March 13, 2026, at Genesis Hospital Zanesville. Mark was born January 29, 1972, to Marilyn Curnell and the late Jim Wood. Mark was a former employee of Eastside Nursery. He loved his job and family. He is survived by mother Marilyn Curnell, , 2 sons Ryan Murray,  Casey Curnell, step brother, Buford Belcher, son-in-law Nick Moore, daughter-in-law Kayla Murrey, brother, Terry Saum, sisters, Kim (John) Mongold, Lana Donaldson, Sherry Wood, ...

Clara Fravel, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She was the devoted wife of Preston “Phil” Fravel. Clara was a proud and loving mother to Glenda Murray, Billy and Nichole Fravel, and Aaron Fravel. She was a cherished grandmother to Brian and Kimberly Fravel, Tyler and Kaylee Murray, Mariah Murray, and Jaxx Fravel, and a proud great-grandmother to Brian Jr., Parker, and Malachi. Clara is also ...

Steve L. Stepp passed away on Saturday February 7,2026 at Riverside Hospital Columbus, Ohio Steve was born August 23, 1954, to   Wanda  and to late (Harry Stewart) and  Late Lewis Stepp. . He was a former employee of Peabody Coal, Truck Driver and graduate of Devry in electrical engineering with a Associate degree. Steve is survived by his wife of 50 years Debbie (Procacci) Stepp, mother Wanda Stewart, daughter Erica Stepp, Sister Dala Stewart,  brother, Jake ...

Catherine D. “Katie” Sabatino, 89, of New Lexington, Ohio, passed on from this life on February 5, 2026, at Ohio State University Medical Center following complications from a stroke. Katie was a retired registered nurse who served the health care profession for 35 years. She was born at the family home on Madison Street in New Lexington on September 5, 1936, as the second of three daughters of Dan and Mary Sabatino, originally of Roseto Valfortore, Italy. Katie graduated from ...

Walter (Mark) Abram gained his wings on Friday January 30th,2026 at 10:23 am at his home surrounded By his family. Born May 17th, 1959, to Willard Norman Abram and Shelba Jean Abram (Wolfe). Mark was a faithful landscaper at Eastside Nursery for many years. He loved his job! Mark loved many hobbies like bowling, riding quads, traveling when able, music, mushroom hunting, doing puzzles and hanging them, playing games on his phone/tv, scratch offs, and family game night. Mark loved ...

Michael Eugene Fink, 67 passed away on January 26.2026 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born July 27,1958 in Nelsonville the son of the late Stanley and Anna Mae Fink. He was a employee of Smeltzer Industries in Somerset and was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Junction City. Michael is survived by his brothers, Paul (Joan) Fink of New Straitsville, and Harold Joseph Fink of McConnelsville, sisters, Rita Kelley, Barbara Finck and many nieces and nephews. Besides ...

 Adelaide Gable, age 95 of New Lexington, Ohio, passed away at her son’s home in New Lexington on January 26, 2026. Born November 30, 1930, in New Lexington, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Geraldine Gordon Nash. She graduated from St. Aloysius High School in 1949. Adelaide attended Bustin Beauty School in Columbus, than returned to New Lexington and opened her own beauty salon, profession she continued throughout her life, loving to give many ...

Carolyn Sue (Dencer) Kunkler 66 Of Shawnee, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at Pickering House surrounded by family. Carolyn went by “Carol” and was known by her need to help others. She was always so strong for others no matter what she was facing herself. Her pride and joy were her grandbabies. You can barely find a picture with her in it without them. She battled until the end still thinking of others in her lost days. Carolyn and Lewis had been married for ...