All Obituaries

Lois Carol (Davis) Daniel, 97, of New Providence, New Jersey passed away of natural causes in her home on June 19, 2022 with her daughter by her side. Lois was a long-time resident of McConnelsville. She joins her husband, Robert Malcolm Daniel - former Morgan County Probate and Common Pleas Court Judge - and son Jeffrey Robert Daniel who passed on before her. She was born to the late Carlos Scurlock and Emma Alwilda (Frey) Davis on May 9, 1925 in Akron, Ohio. Lois graduated from Ohio State...

Robert E. Maxwell, 63, of Malta passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at the Highland Oaks Health Center. He was born May 15, 1959  in Zanesville a son of the late, Alfred Maxwell and Betty Hoover Maxwell. Robert was a self employed truck driver and worked at O.K. Coal Company as a truck driver for 25 years. He enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his twin brother, Richard Maxwell of Malta; a step daughter, Kim Leopold of Malta; two step sons, Tim Leopold and Troy Leopold both of...

Donald Jefferson Aber, formerly of Malta, Ohio went to be with Our Lord and Savior on June 2, 2022 in Zanesville, Ohio. He was born on February 6, 1932 in McConnelsville, Ohio.  Don was a retired United Mine Worker from Central Ohio Coal after 38 years of service. During his time there he had been a Laborer, Driller, Dozer Operator, and an Oiler, including time on The Big Muskie Dragline. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of Malta United Methodist...

Lawrence A. Weiner 75, of McConnelsville passed away at 12:15 a.m. June 3, 2022 at his home. He was born March 19, 1947 in Zanesville the son of the late, Lawrence A. Weiner Sr. And Maxine Fisher. He worked at Central Ohio Coal Co. , a member of the St. James Catholic Church in McConnelsville, Vietnam War Veteran, served on the MRDD Board and was also President of the Board. He is survived by his children, Chip Weiner of McConnelsville, Christopher Weiner of McConnelsville and...

George B. Woodburn, 89, of McConnelsville passed away May 25, 2022 at the University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born February 22, 1933 in Morgan County to the late Webster Woodburn and Mary Scott Woodburn. George was retired from Globe Metallurgical in Beverly, Ohio. He was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church  and the McConnelsville Eagles Club.  He enjoyed playing cards, woodworking and beekeeping. George is survived by two daughters, Brenda (Dan)...

Loraine Miller 79, of Malta passed away at 10:45 p.m. May 28, 2022 at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville. She was born November 25, 1942 in Bradshaw, West Virginia the daughter of the late, John Grubb and Anna Duskin Grubb. She is survived by her husband, Willam Miller whom she married Aug. 29, 1970; six grandchildren; one sister, Marie Cory of California; brother, John Grubb of Columbus. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Scott Miller; sisters, Cleatis Stickradt and...

Thea M. Nichols 87, of Malta passed away May 10, 2022 at 6:27 a.m. at the James with son, Ken and daughter in law, Barbara at her bedside. She was born May 11, 1934 in Morgan County the daughter of the late, Aldered Shilling and Edna Shepard Shilling. Thea worked at the Doughnut Shoppe in Malta, cleaned homes, and worked at Central Market in McConnelsville. Thea was a member of Wolf Creek Church of Christ. She studied the Bible and scriptures came easily to her memory. Thea loved birds and...

David D. Clark 49, of Malta passed away on April 25, 2022 in Malta, Ohio. He was born June 5, 1972 in Beverly the son of, John Clark Sr and Iris Propst Kessler. He loved to hunt, fish and mushroom hunting. He is survived by his mother, Iris (John) Kessler of New Lexington; significant other, Kathy Schwab; children, Aliza, Chloe, Isaiah, Treasure, Kara, Quirah all of the home, Christopher Clark of Athens, Jacob (Kylie) Clark of Athens, and Ashley (Adam) Clark of Athens; five grandchildren,...

Dean Edward Gibson 89, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Ohio Hospice Care Center in Dayton, Ohio. He was born August 31, 1932 in Canton the son of the late, Mary Norman Gibson and Edgar Gibson. While growing up, Dean worked diligently on his farm in Morgan County. He subsequently took on various jobs which include the following: an Ohio State Parks Ranger and construction worker, and then he worked as a truck driver for over 40 years. In fact, at age 89, his CDL license was still...

Mary Lou Eppley went to be with Jesus Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 8:03 a.m. with her family surrounding her. She was born March 11, 1931 at Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio to Ellis R. and Lois B. (Jenkins) Miller. On August 14, 1948 she married her sweetheart, Wayne Eppley. She grew up on a farm in Meigs Twp. in Muskingum County and attended Meigs School. Her parents taught her how to work in the house and outside at an early age. Wayne and she were usually together doing all...