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Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death.
OBITUARIES
Lili Zvolensky
Lili Zvolensky Birth Date: November 27, 1955 Date of Passing: June 29, 2026 Lili M. Zvolensky, surrounded by her family, passed away on June 29, 2026. Lili was born in 1955 in Mount Gilead, OH, daughter of Ernest and Fern Kathary. Lili met her husband John in high school and they married in April, 1975.…
Jo Anne Beatty
WOOSTER- Jo Anne (Laughlin) Beatty, 76, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare in Wooster. Jo Anne was born on September 2, 1949 in Mt. Vernon to the late Darrell and Ruth (Weil) Laughlin. She graduated from East Knox High School in 1967, and started her career in Columbus before returning…
Willard C. “Buddy” Rose
Willard “Buddy” Rose, age 77, of Fredericktown, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. Buddy Rose was many things: husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, soldier, storyteller, musician—and, above all, a fighter. He was born on February 11, 1949, in Coeburn, Virginia, to the late Lonnie and Tina (Neel) Rose. He…
Christina Flack
Christina Marie Flack, 55, of Fredericktown, OH, went home to her Lord on Monday, June 29th, after a courageous 14-month battle with glioblastoma. She passed away at The Country Club Retirement Campus in Mount Vernon, OH, surrounded by her loving family and friends, and cared for by Gentiva Hospice. Born Sunday, Aug. 23, 1970, in…
Linda L. Clutter
Linda L. Clutter, 78, of Mount Vernon died on Saturday afternoon, June 27, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born on July 7, 1947 in Mount Vernon to the late Harold and Mary Lou (McCoy) Graham. Linda retired from the Mount Vernon Developmental Center. She enjoyed genealogy, cooking, crafting, traveling, but most…
Sharon Crockett
Sharon Crockett, age 61, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2026, at Whispering Hills Care Center in Mount Vernon. She was born on April 15, 1965. There will be no services at this time. Burial will be in Mound View Cemetery. The Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the family…
Gloria S. Newell
Gloria S. Newell, age 68, of Mount Vernon passed away at her home on Sunday, June 28, 2026, with her loving family at her side. She was born on September 16, 1957, in Marion, Ohio to the late Warren and Suzanna (Shaffer) McGinnis. Gloria was employed for over 25 years as a teller at C.E.S…
Mary M. McCann
Mary M. McCann, 96, of Mount Vernon passed away on June 22, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on January 24, 1930 in Mount Vernon, the daughter of Herman K. and Grace I. (McCammon) Seavolt. She had a paper route with her sister Dolores, worked as a waitress at…
Russell Allen Clapper
Russell Allen Clapper, 63, of Marion, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in his sleep at home, in Marion. Russell was born April 27, 1963 in Columbus, OH to Terry and Erma {Baldwin} Clapper. He graduated High School from Mount Vernon and later married Lori Gantz on May 29th, 1999. He enjoyed camping, drawing…
Mary Ellen Merki
Mary Ellen Merki, aged 93, stepped into eternity on June 23, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1932, to Chester and Olive Williams of Lansdale, Pa. Mary Ellen met Paul Merki when she was 14 and he was 16. They knew from that young age that they were meant for each other, and they…
Carolyn Geog
Brinkhaven – Carolyn Ann (Alberts) Geog, 67, passed away at the Knox Community Hospital on June 22, 2026. She was born in Mount Vernon on November 30, 1958. She is the daughter of Donald E. and Leah (Robinson) Alberts. Carlolyn retired from the telephone business. She loved to travel, especially to Florida, and playing cards,…
Rodney E. Ewers
Rodney E. Ewers, 62, of Mount Vernon died on Saturday morning, June 20, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. He grew up on the family farm in Fredericktown, Ohio to James Ewers and the late Carolyn (Ayers) Ewers. Rodney began his career as an electrician before…
Jason Benjamin Negrin
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a devoted husband, loving father, brother, and beloved son, who left us too soon. His presence enriched the lives of all who knew him. He will truly live on in the hearts and memories of all those who had the opportunity to know him.…
John Michael Chando Jr.
John M. Chando Jr., 85, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, June 19, 2026. John was born Dec. 31, 1940, to John and Cecelia (née Ryniec) Chando, and raised in South River, N.J. He graduated from Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School in New Brunswick, N.J. He…
Paul Howard Hurlburt
Paul Howard Hurlburt, age 88, of Bellville passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Brookdale Mount Vernon. He was born on December 4, 1937, in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Elza and Esther (Schaeffer) Hurlburt. Paul worked and retired from General Motors, in Mansfield, with over 25 years of service. He was a member…
William “Bill” White
William “Bill” White, age 91, of Centerburg, passed away June 19, 2026 at Country View of Sunbury. Lifetime farmer. Member of Board of Directors at First Federal Savings and Loan of Centerburg. Graduate of Centerburg High School in 1952. U.S. Army veteran. Survived by his wife of 69 years, Madeline; sons, Michael (Debbie) White and…
Russell Sensibaugh
Russell Sensibaugh, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on the farm on June 18, 2026. Russell was born on April 13, 1941, to Elmer Russell and Gladys Lucille (McKee) Sensibaugh. He graduated from Frazeysburg High School with the Class of 1959. In 1960, the construction of Dillon Dam led to the relocation of…
James E. Shirey
James “Jamie” Shirey, 84 of Howard, OH passed away on June 13, 2026, surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer at Knox Community Hospital. He was born February 16, 1942 to Robert John and Roberta Pauline (Clough) Shirey in Toledo, OH. James was a machinist for General Motors before his retirement. He…
Ian Martin
Ian Bruce Martin Born 10/06/1952 in Niagara Falls, Ontario Passed away at home in Danville, OH on June 13, 2026 Ian met his wife Yvonne at Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario where he was studying graphic design, they got Married in 1975. Ian Martin was a simple man with a zest for life. He had a…
Charles Ensil Kunkel
CHARLES ENSIL KUNKEL Born September 21, 1948, at Mercy Hospital Mt. Vernon, Died December 12, 2025, at Kings Daughter Hospital. Preceded in death by his Parents: Ivan and Marguerite (Frye) Kunkel, Wife: Deborah Kunkel Brother: James C. Kunkel and his wife Margaret Ann Kunkel, Nephew: Kevin Kunkel. He will be missed by his brother: Harold…
Frank E. Ellis
Frank E. Ellis, 77, formerly of Rush Run, passed away, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his home, in Howard, OH. He was born on April 8, 1949, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Frank and Virginia (Bensie) Ellis Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Ellis…
Joyce McPeek
Joyce McPeek, age 98, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Brookdale of Mount Vernon. She was born on December 14, 1927, in Mount Vernon to the late Roscoe I. and Sarah E. (White) Deem. Joyce raised her three children then worked several years for the City Health Department and later…
Harold J. Snively
Harold J. Snively passed away at home with his family by his side on June 13, 2026, at the age of 90.7 (his response to his age). He was born November 2, 1935, to the late Paul and Virginia (Banbury) Snively. Harold was a 1953 graduate of Danville High School and served four years (1956-1960)…
Carroll Eugene Rinehart
Carroll Eugene Rinehart, age 75, of Mount Vernon passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 3, 1951, in Mount Vernon to the late Carroll and Betty Jo (Clipse) Rinehart. Carroll was a 1969 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. He…
Evelyn Pinner
Evelyn B. Pinner JOHNSTOWN- Evelyn Beatrice (Hock) Pinner, 87, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, with family and loving caregivers nearby. She was born May 7, 1939 in Cleveland to the late Harvey W. and Lillian B. (Duerk) Hock. She was a 1957 graduate of Parma High School, and married her high school sweetheart, Charles…
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