Lawrence A. Novaria 12/09/1936-03/28/2020 Celebration of Life Picnic for “Chief” We will also be remembering his brother, Cal Pritchard. Saturday, September 26 (Rain Date Oct. 3) 10am – whenever (bring a tent if adventurous) Service 2pm with picnic dinner to follow Please bring a lawn chair, beverage of choice, Great stories and memories to share! Please feel free to bring your fishing pole. Facilities are “primitive” (clean pit toilet) 4355 Leffler...

Robert S. McCoid, 62 of Kimbolton, OH passed away September 19, 2020 at the Cambridge Care Nursing Center. He was born June 6, 1958 in Cadiz, OH, son of the late, Ronald McCoid and Jessie Sterling McCoid. He is survived by his siblings, William Wile, Ronald McCoid Jr., Joshua McCoid, Andy Cottrell; sisters, Pam Waldie, Rhonda Haught, and Mary Wagner; several nieces and nephews. No services will be observed cremation has been chosen. DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home is assisting...

Barbara Jean Pollock, 63 of Zanesville, passed away September 14, 2020 at Adams Lane Care Center. She was born March10, 1957 in Zanesville, daughter of the late William “Bill” Suttles and Helen Snurr Suttles. She is survived by her sons, Eric Suttles and Jermiah Davis;  brothers, Clinton “Dean” Suttles, Billy Suttles, Terry Suttles, Jay Suttles; sisters, Ruth Ann (Harold Jr.) Newell, Mary “Susie” Thompson; four grandchildren, Stacia Brister,...

Charles “Bubba” Wisecarver, 59 of Zanesville, passed away September 11, 2020 at Genesis Healthcare System. He was born February 7, 1961 in Zanesville, son of the late Charles W. Wisecarver and Mary Dunkle Wisecarver.  He was a construction worker and member of the Tree of Life. He is survived by his sons, Charles (Kalyn) Wisecarver and their child, Kayle Wisecarver, Macey McLaughlin, Kinsley Wisecarver, Charlie Wisecarver, Darren (Sara) Wisecarver and their children,...

Ronald Jay Shepard 55, of New Lexington passed away September 13, 2020. DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Donations can be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. To sign the online guestbook or to make a donation please visit www.delongbakerlanning.com

Joseph (Joby) Blake Lanning, 93 of Newark, passed away September 6, 2020 at residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 17, 1927 in Newark, OH, son of the late, Joseph Herbert Lanning and Margaret Marie McCarrick Lanning.  Joby was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in WWII, firefighter for the City of Newark for twenty-one years, where he was an initial member of their emergency squad.  He was also an independent painting contractor.  He was a member of Newark...

Randy K. Huhn, 59, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2020 at his home. Randy was born in Zanesville on October 1, 1960.  He was the son of Delores Ann (Grandstaff) Huhn and the late Henry Ray Huhn.  Randy was an outdoorsman who loved to fish.  He also enjoyed NASCAR and was a huge Ohio State fan. In addition to his mother he is survived by his brother Rodney (Kelly Caynor) Huhn; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father he was preceded in death...

John L. Shumate, 76 of Zanesville, passed away August 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 16, 1943 in Zanesville, son of the late Samuel Shumate and Esther Parkinson Shumate.  He is survived by his son Christopher (Georgeanna) Shumate; sisters, Linda Harris, and Saundra Holbert; brother Jerry Shumate; grandchild Haylee Shumate, Daniel Shumate and Christopher Shumate Jr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, William Shumate, Harry Shumate,...

Peggy Ann Murphy, 59 of Zanesville, passed away August 28, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born January 14, 1961 in Zanesville, daughter of the late, Earl E. Vandivier and Jean Collins. She is survived by her children, Melanie Murphy, Chris (Joranda) Dyer, Stephanie Allen; siblings, Annette (Neil) Carpenter, Karen Hall, Craig Vandivier, Michelle Vandivier; grandchildren, Brooke (Cole Elkins) Devlin, Drake Murphy, Trent McManes, Hannah Allen-Fleece, Kristin Dyer, Brady...

Sherry Darlene Tufts, 57 of Thornville, passed away August 24, 2020 at Grant Medical Center. She was born September 11, 1962 in Zanesville, daughter of the late, Robert Gordon and Mary DeVoll-Gordon. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her time was spent getting the family together for dinners and the holidays. She enjoyed spending time with friends and watching her grandchildren. Above all, the time spent with her children and grandchildren was what she cherished more...