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OBITUARIES

William Conway
William "Bill" Conway, 62, died Friday, December 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born January 21, 1961 in Mount Vernon to the late Conard Joseph "Dude" Conway and Rita Augustine (Zuccaro) Conway. Bill will always be remembered for his huge heart and his sense of humor. He’s was a very kind hearted father &…

Patricia H. Brown
Patricia H. Brown, age 76, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio. She was born on April 14, 1947, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to the late Jack and Dorothy (Barker) Harmon. Patty graduated from Mount Vernon High…

Prentiss Jason Hankins
Prentiss “Jason” Hankins, age 53, passed away at his home on Friday, December 1, 2023, with his loving family at his side. Jason was born on September 30, 1970, in Mount Vernon, Ohio to the late Prentiss and Carolyn (Hatten) Hankins. Jason had a life-long career as an Auto Body Technician and Painter. He enjoyed…

Raymond Bell
MT. VERNON- Raymond Kimmel Bell, 84, passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born Dec. 17, 1938 in Sipesville, PA to the late Elmer Griffith and Ethel Mae (Kimmel) Bell. After graduating from Danville High School in 1956, he served in the US Marine Corp from August…

Carol Orchard
DANVILLE: Carol Ann Jones Orchard passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, in her home at the age of 85. Carol was born on November 5, 1938, to parents Walter & Pearl (Ermer) Jones in Bedford, Ohio. She graduated from Bedford High school in 1956. Carol continued her education graduating from Mathers College, Western Reserve…

Denzal Koppert
Denzal Myers Koppert, age 94, of Fredericktown went to meet his Lord on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus with his loving wife Sandra by his side. He was born on December 22, 1928, in Nunda, Ohio to the late Ivan and Orpha (Reed) Koppert. Denzal served in the Army…

Glenn Blubaugh
Glenn D. Blubaugh, 90, of Saint Cloud, Florida passed away on November 14, 2023. He was born on November 18, 1932, to Francis and Agnes Blubaugh in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was a Veteran of the United States Air-Force and retired from American National Can Company in Mount Vernon, Ohio. In addition to his parents,…

Joy Lynn Italiano
Joy Lynn Italiano, 59, of Mount Vernon, passed away from natural causes on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Knox Community Hospital. She was born on September 2, 1964, in Mount Vernon to Robert J. Italiano and Linda L. Italiano. Joy was a 1985 Mount Vernon High School graduate. She is survived by her son, Joey…

Glenn D. Blubaugh
Glenn D. Blubaugh, 90, of Saint Cloud, Florida passed away on November 14, 2023. He was born on November 18, 1932 to Francis and Agnes Blubaugh in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was a Veteran of the United States Air-Force and retired from American National Can Company in Mount Vernon, Ohio. In addition to his parents…

Sandra L. Hatton
Sandra L. Hatton, age 81, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Knox Community Hospital. She was born on September 12, 1942, in Utica, Ohio, the daughter of Eugene and Ruth (Williams) Dunlap. Sandra was a 1960 graduate of Utica High School and retired in 2007 after 30 years…

Timothy E. Owens
Timothy E. “Tim” Owens, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Knox Community Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on October 8, 1957, in Mount Vernon and was the son of the late George Elmer and Violena (Boyd) Owens. Tim was a member of the Covenant Church. He is survived by…

Patricia Riggs
Patricia Louise Riggs, 85, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Born January 29, 1938, in Erie, Pennsylvania, she was the youngest child of Clifford Wilbur Matha and Nellie Marie Matha (Lynds). She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband,…

Richard Gordon
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth… Richard Paul Gordon, 96, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, at Knox Community Hospital. He was born May 29, 1927, in Morrow County, Ohio, the son of Harry T. and Naomi M. (Bartholomew) Gordon. He joined the United States Navy in 1945, at…

Merle K. Doyle
Merle K. Doyle, 92, of Fredericktown passed away on Wednesday evening, November 22, 2023 at the Ohio Eastern Star Home. He was born on March 11, 1931, in Fredericktown to the late James A. “Alfred” and Isora (Young) Doyle. Merle was a 1949 graduate of Fredericktown High School where he was a talented athlete. He…

Homer C. McGrew
Homer C. McGrew, 83, of Fredericktown passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Laurels of Mount Vernon. He was born on October 17, 1940 in Putnam County, West Virginia to the late James and Virgie (Persinger) McGrew. Homer retired from Kokosing where he worked for 26 years as a Master mechanic including heavy…

Gerald Frady
Gerald Lee Frady, 81, of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, November 19th, 2023 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford. Jerry was born December 21st, 1941 in Chicago, IL, to Marvin Russel and Dorothy Lucille (Romang) Frady. Dorothy remarried later in life to Everett Easterday and she used the last name of Easterday as well. Jerry…

Judith H. Hagner
Judith H. Hagner, 82, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Country Club Retirement Campus. She was born on September 8, 1941, in Mount Vernon to Grover C. and Eulah P. (Styers) Strouse. Judith was a 1959 Amity High School graduate, attended the Mount Vernon Business College and Mansfield Institute of…

Leroy Edmund “Ed” Hess
Leroy Edmund “Ed” Hess, age 75, of Danville passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Mount Vernon. He was born on February 11, 1948, in Mount Vernon to the late Cloyce and Garnet (Sapp) Hess. He was employed at MCI (Motor Coach Industries) formerly Flxible Corp. for over…

James Ross Deboard
James Ross Deboard, age 85, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Mount Vernon Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 26, 1938, in Delaware, Ohio, the son of Henry Marvin and Mary (Calvert) Deboard. James was a 1956 graduate of Amity High School and proudly served…

Leah J. Davis
Leah J. Davis, 61, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. Leah was born on July 16, 1962, in Dennison, Ohio. Leah is survived by her two daughters and son in law, Sabrae & Terence Holton of Georgia and Nicole Davis of Ohio. She is…

Raymond Oscar Besst
Raymond Oscar Besst, age 75, of Fredericktown, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at his home. He was born on June 19, 1948, in Mount Vernon to the late Oscar and Helen (Kobel) Besst. Raymond was a 1966 graduate of Fredericktown High School and was a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed pulling his draft horses.…

Michael K. Murphy
Michael K. “Mike” Murphy, age 81, of Mount Vernon passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born on May 3, 1942, in North Vienna, Ohio to the late Glen and Betty (Knight) Murphy. Mike was a teacher at Newark City Schools from which he retired after many years of service. He was a…

John B. Jenkins Jr.
John B. Jenkins Jr, age 85, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia to the late John B. and Mildred (Moats) Jenkins Sr. John graduated from high school in Grafton West Virginia and earned a master’s degree…

Stephen Paul Wenzinger
Stephen Paul Wenzinger, age 64, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 10, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 22, 1959, in Ocala, Florida, to the late William and Genevieve (Dudziak) Wenzinger. Stephen was a custodial engineer for Pleasant Street Elementary School in Mount Vernon and worked for Mount…

John P. Jurkowitz
John P. Jurkowitz, age 79, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Knox Community Hospital. He was born on August 29, 1944, in Middletown, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Mary Bartolic Jurkowitz. John worked many years as the Superintendent of Danville Schools and most previously served as the gifted…
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