All Obituaries

Shana S. Novaria, 39, of Roseville, passed away Monday December 10, 2018 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House after a sudden illness. She was born December 18, 1978 in Columbus, along with twin sister Shala, the daughter of the late Dean and Karen Bargar Novaria. Shana was a 1997 graduate of Philo High School and was formerly employed by Owens Brockway in Zanesville. She loved life and had an exceptional number of friends that she cared for and that cared for her. Shana leaves behind her...

Pietro Tartamella, 73, of Crooksville, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 8, 2018 at his home with his loving partner of 26 years, Paola by his side. He was the son of the late Illuminato and Nicolina Coppola Tartamella born on February 2, 1945 in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, Italy. Pietro spent most of his life as a baker and a singer, later known as the Singing Chef aired on PBS. He proudly served his country with honor in the Itailian Armed Forces (Esercito Italiano) Army...

Sammy J. Zinn, 80, of Crooksville, went to be with his wife, Polly, at 4:05 AM Tuesday December 4, 2018 at the Oaks at Northpointe in Zanesville. On January 31, 1938 Sam was born in Zanesville to the late Samuel M. and Nettie Nelson Zinn. He was a welder, retiring from Owens Corning Fiberglass after many years of service. Sam was a member of the Crooksville VFW #9090, Crooksville American Legion Post 222, Knights of Columbus Hall 1065 of New Lexington and Church of the Atonement in...

B.L. Hicks, 88, of Crooksville (Sayre), passed away Sunday December 2, 2018. B.L. was a very private person and per his families request, all services and burial will be held privately.

Elaine “Sue” Bobo Gibbs Woerner, 71, of Zanesville, passed away Saturday December 1, 2018 at Genesis Health Care after an extended illness. She was born on March 8, 1947 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Donald R. and Alice Dunkle Bobo. Sue was a former employee of United Technology and spent most of her life as a homemaker. She is survived by her loving children, David R. Gibbs, Gene M. (Tracey Weaver) Gibbs, Scott B. (Kathy Moore) Gibbs, Travis L. Woerner, Angela Sue...

Larry E. Williamson, 82, of Philo, passed away Thursday November 22, 2018 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House, surrounded by his family. He was born November 8, 1936 in Cannelville to the late Charles and Beatrice O’Riley Williamson. Larry was a retired Alloy steelworker that loved God, his family and his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Sue Mitchell Wiliamson of the home; daughter, Tina Williamson; sons, Charlie (Teresa) Williamson, Tim (Barb) Williamson, David...

Larry Langford, 68, of Roseville, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born October 14, 1950 in Liberty, Kentucky, the son of the late William and Elsie Long Langford. Larry worked as an autobody mechanic in various shops over the years. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen Turner Langford of the home; a son, Shaun Langford; daughters, Lori Langford, Jeannette (Jesse) Gonzales and Evette (Bobby) Fisher; 5 grandchildren and a great...

Stewart W. Worden Jr., 76, of New Lexington, passed away peacefully, Tuesday November 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born on April 1, 1942 in Rome, New York to the late Stewart and Betty Knight Worden. He was a Vietnam Veteran and served his country through the United States Marine Corp. Stewart loved to pan for gold when he lived in Arizona, fishing and painting pictures until his hands wouldn’t allow it any more. He is survived by his loving wife, Reba Powell Worden; sons, Adam...

Beverly Marie Munyan, 61, of Mt. Perry, passed away at 7:45 AM, Monday November 5, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, in Columbus. She was born on March 18, 1957 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Dorothy Munyan Moody and Marvin Moody. Beverly was a graduate of Zanesville High School and worked for 24 years at Dispatch Consumer Services where she was plant manager of the Zanesville location. She is survived by her loving sister, Tasha (Aaron) White; nephews, Robbie Luman, Connor...

Cindy Darlene Smith, 61, formerly of Roseville, passed away Saturday September 29, 2018 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, Ohio. Born July 13, 1957 in Zanesville, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Junior Smith and Shirley McClelland Smith. Cindy worked as a Home Health Nurse and Malta Manufacturing over the years. She was an avid sports fan and loved all Ohio sports and especially loved her Buckeyes. Cindy is survived by her loving children, Tiffany, Clint and Aaron Smith;...