All Obituaries

Karen E. Harrison, 74, of Roseville, passed away Monday May 27, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 3, 1945 in Zanesville to the late Ivan and Thelma Klingler Hammer. She was a beautician for 24 years as owner and operator of Karen’s Beauty Lounge in Saltillo and a member of the Saltillo United Methodist Church. Karen is survived by her husband of 48 years, Gerald Wayne “Mugsy” Harrison of the home; son, Mitchell (Heather) Harrison of...

Richard H. “Dick” McDonald, 85 of Roseville, passed away peacefully, Friday May 24, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on September 12, 1933 in Buchtel to the late William Russell McDonald and Bernice Mohney McDonald. Dick was a 1952 graduate of Buchtel High School and Ohio University by earning a Master’s Degree in Education in 1966. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict in the Philippines. Dick was a staple in...

Ronald Eugene Justice, 75, of Crooksville, passed away Thursday May 23, 2019 at OhioHealth Hospital, Columbus after an extended illness. He was born on February 25, 1944 in New Lexington to the late Edith M. Boring and James A. Justice. Ronald worked as a machinist for Lempco for several years, but his passion was his calling to preach. Ronald was in the ministry for 53 years and was the overseer for Christian Nation Church, USA in Zanesville serving his people for 37 years. He was a true...

Terry G. Thompson, 81, of Crooksville, passed away Thursday May 16, 2019 in Fairfield Medical Center after an extended Illness. He was born on March 6, 1938 in McConnelsville, Ohio to the late Earl and Joy Pritchard Anderson. Terry was employed with Columbus Equipment as an inventory control clerk for 35 years and is a member of Iliff United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Karen Kelly Thompson of the home; son, Dan (Mary Ann) Thompson of Baltimore, OH; daughters,...

Ocey E. Olney, 70, of Deavertown, passed away peacefully Sunday May 12, 2019 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House after an extended illness. She was born on July 16, 1948 in McCuneville, Ohio to the late Grover and Mary Pontious Browning. Ocey spent most of her life as a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother and worked for many years as regional district manager of Goodwill for Southeast Ohio and Northeast West Virginia. Above all, family was the most important thing to Ocey. She is...

Barbara A. Clark, 70, of Roseville, passed away Tuesday April 30, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare after a sudden illness. She was born on August 16, 1948 in Zanesville, the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Insley Gebhart. Barb was a well-liked person who loved her family immensely. She loved gambling of all sorts, especially playing cards and bingo. Barb was a member of the Crooksville-Roseville VFW Post 9090  and the Roseville American Legion Post 71 Ladies Auxiliary. She spent most...

Jeffery C. Levering, 65, of Crooksville, passed away Sunday April 21, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, after an extended illness. He was born April 11, 1954 in Zanesville Ohio to Janet Taylor Levering and the late Bill Levering. Jeff was a 1973 graduate of Crooksville High School and a member of Iliff United Methodist Church. He was an avid Buckeye and Cincinnati Reds fan and loved NASCAR racing. Jeff was a wonderful musician, a great son, loving brother, uncle and friend. He is...

Ronald Joseph Brydon, 77, of Roseville (Ironspot) passed away Thursday April 11, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare in Zanesville. Born July 24, 1941 in Johnstown, Pa., he was the son of the late Robert and Agnes Girdritis Brydon. Ronald was the owner and operator of B & B Cast Stone for over 50 years, opening it with Richard Baker. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict where he served as a heavy vehicle driver and served in the Pennsylvania National Guard for 8...

Our beloved Marg went home to be with her loving husband, whom she missed dearly, March 30, 2019. She was born on November 4, 1940 in New Straitsville, Ohio to the late John and Anna Williamson Reider. Margaret spent most of her life as a homemaker and was dedicated to caring for her family. She enjoyed taking walks, babysitting the Jones kids, planting flowers in the path of any lawn mower, scratch off lottery tickets and bingo. She could spot a yard sale a mile away. Margaret was a devoted...

John K. Donaldson II, 42, of Crooksville, passed away March 27, 2019 at Genesis Hospital. He was born September 5, 1976 in Zanesville, son of John K. Donaldson and Sandra Lemay Hurford.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughters, Katelyn Donaldson, Madelyn Donaldson and Abigail Donaldson; sister Lela (Jason) Northrup; brother Noah Hurford; grandchild Landon J. Zinn; grandmother, Gloria (Richard) Jackson; stepfather, Larry Hurford; stepmother, Brenda Donaldson. He was...