Black-Epperson Funeral Home

Ruth Geneva Barber Daubenspeck, 97, went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2023 at her home. Ruth was born in New Brighton PA on March 22, 1926 to the late Ralph and Vesta (Hoey) Edgar. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James E. Barber, who died in 1962; and her second husband, Richard B. Daubenspeck, who died in 1990. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Robert Edgar; three sisters, Francis Henry, Doris Youngblood, and Stella Burleigh-Gilliland; two daughters, Judy Donahue and Susan Daubenspeck; one son, Jim Barber; one son-in-law, Jerry Donahue Sr.; and one step-grandson, Joshua Leathley. Surviving are three children, Joan Noel of Butler PA, Sonja (Steve)...

Darren Wesley Monroe, age 44 of Byesville, was taken from us too soon. He was born September 29, 1978 in Zanesville, Ohio, and was the son of Karen (Hollenbeck) Monroe and the late Dallas Monroe. He was a 1997 graduate of Meadowbrook High School. He worked for a number of area businesses in his youth. He enjoyed rooting for the Cleveland Browns and had a sarcastic sense of humor. One of the best Darren stories was the time when he was about five and planted watermelon seeds at the edge of the yard that were quickly forgotten and got no care, but produced the most impressive watermelon of the year. He also won an art contest as a child for his "Killer Tornadoes" safety poster; the...

Barbara A. "Marty" Patchen, 86, of Byesville, passed away Wednesday (December 14, 2022) at Cambridge Place. She was born January 9, 1936 in Tewksbury, Massachusetts and was the daughter of the late John Martin and Marjorie (Duval) Page. Marty graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in St. Johnsbury, VT and received her Associates degree from Belmont Technical College. She retired from Head Start as a supervisor in Guernsey, Noble and Monroe counties after several years of service. Marty always enjoyed helping those less fortunate whether through her professional career, or through volunteerism. She was a member of Main Ave. United Methodist Church, served sixteen years on the Rolling...

Grace Charlotte (Hale) Seward, 94, of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday (July 20, 2022) at The Cambridge Place. She was born March 15, 1928 in West Chester PA, daughter of the late Charles Hale and Grace C. (Coe) Hale. Mrs. Seward received her bachelor's degree from Malone College in 1974. She was a 5th grade school teacher for many years. In Carroll County, she helped to establish the Head Start Program for the county and also served as a 4-H advisor. She was very active with her church and the choir. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Franklin "Frank" Seward, who died October 18, 2002. They were married October 30, 1948 in Candor NC. Also...

Phillip "Phil" Lee Lasure, 67, of Pleasant City, died Friday (July 8, 2022) at OSU Hospice, Columbus. He was born January 28, 1955 in Zanesville, son of the late Cecil H. Lasure and Violet Leora (Hutson) Lasure. A graduate of Maysville High School, Phil worked as a case manager for twenty-five years at Muskingum County Job & Family Services. He had also worked at Orme's Hardware, The Wilds, and was a part-time farmer. Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Phil was able to drive semi for several years. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church and served as lay leader for the church. Phil was a member of the Masonic Lafayette Lodge # 79 of Zanesville, a member of the Scottish Rite, and...

Gary Wayne Valentine, 66, of Zanesville, passed away Tuesday (February 7, 2021) at the Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born May 29, 1955 in Cambridge, son of Shirley Valentine of Cambridge and the late Forest Valentine. Gary retired from Pleasant Valley Quarry in Mt. Sterling. He also worked several years in several in the oil field industry. Along with his dad he farmed and timbered, they operated a Sawmill and made pallets for several local companies. Gary was a 1973 graduate of Meadowbrook High School. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and loved taking his dad with him. He would help anyone who needed him. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at the Quarry and loved his...

Richard Kenneth "Ken" Fehrman, 81, of Newark, passed away Thursday (August 5, 2021) at Altercare of Newark. He was born May 22, 1940 in Byesville, son of the late Delbert and Zerelda (Poland) Fehrman. Kenny retired after 32 years with the Columbia Gas Company as a Division Accounting Supervisor. He was a member of Main Ave. United Methodist Church in Byesville until he moved to Columbus where he became a member of First United Methodist Church in Newark. He was a 1958 graduate of Byesville High School and served as Airman First Class in the U.S. Air Force He enjoyed reading and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one infant daughter Carol...

Beverly A. Gross, 51, of Cumberland, formerly of Akron, passed away Tuesday (June1, 2021) at Akron City Hospital. She was born October 11, 1969 in Barberton, daughter of Doug and Barb (Vetter) Williams of Wadsworth. Beverly was employed with Remington Products for 15 years. She enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, baseball (especially her son's travel league) and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband Gerry W. Gross whom she married September 11, 1994; two sons, Eric (Samantha) Gross of Geneva and Kyle (Katlyn) Gross of Manchester; one brother Greg (Michelle) Williams of Goldboro, N.C.; two sisters, Kimberly (Sylvester) Smith of Brimfield and Rebecca Pearson of...

Jacob M. "Jake" Davis, 80, of Byesville, passed away Wednesday (April 14, 2021) at SEORMC. He was born January 28, 1941 in Cambridge, son of the late Francis M and Mary E. (Endly) Davis. Jake was a mail carrier in Byesville for several years, retiring in 1999. He had previously worked at Phillips Products, and was a U.S. Marine veteran having served 7 1/2 years. He was a well known Byesville historian, gave presentations, lectures and tours of the Byesville Scenic Railroad and surrounding coal mines. He was a 1958 graduate of Byesville High School. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Gloria Oakley. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Louise (Midcap)...

Robert Grant Eltringham, 27, of Buffalo passed away Monday (March 8, 2021) at his home. He was born April 15, 1993 in Zanesville son of Robert J. and Barbara (Rhodes) Eltringham of Byesville. Grant was self-employed; he was a 2011 graduate of Meadowbrook High School / Zanesville Mid East Career Center. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Carolyn Spears, William Rhodes and Ronnie Daniel. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Amanda (Muncy) Eltringham of Quaker City; one son Robert I. Eltringham of Byesville; one daughter Memphis J. Eltringham of Byesville; one step-daughter Alexia Smith of Quaker City; one sister Kirendaa (Richard S. II) Maple of...

We are saddened to share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Jeanne (Wade) Selock on December 21, 2020. She left us peacefully while in the care of the staff at The Oaks and Genesis Hospice. She had previously been a resident of the Cardinal House and Cambridge Place. She was born August 27, 1929 in Cambridge and was the daughter of the late Roy and Marie Wade. Jeanne was a homemaker and retired from Rolling Hills Local School District. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, yard work, jig saw puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Main Ave. United Methodist Church in Byesville and Phi Chapter of Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority. In...

NANCY LOWE, Nancy J. Lowe, loving daughter, devoted sister, 60, of Kipling, formerly of Euclid, passed away Thursday (September 17, 2020) at her home. She was born July 17, 1960 in Cleveland and was the daughter of the late James T. and Marguerette M. (Mattix) Lowe. Nancy was a graduate of Euclid High School. She was a member of Ss Robert & William Catholic Parrish in Euclid, and attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Lore City. She was an avid sports fan for the Buckeyes, Browns, and Indians. She loved all wildlife, especially her squirrels, taking walks, word search and reading her daily devotion each morning. In addition to her parents Nancy was preceded in death by...

Erika Rich, 85, of Marion, passed away Wednesday ( July 1,2020) at her home in the comfort of her family. She was born December 2, 1934 in Frankfurt, Germany, and was the daughter of the late Freidrich and Anna (Deiss) Kress. Erika was an accountant for L&K restaurants and later served as head cook for Marion Pleasant Middle School, from which she retired in 2007. She was a member of Richland Rd. Church of Christ for 57 years. She will be sadly missed and treasured always by those who knew her. She enjoyed gardening, golfing, bowling, cooking and table games. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister in law Carol Sue McVicker; brothers in law, Ray McVicker,...

Joseph L. Piglia was born on November 20, 1944 to his parents, Pascal C. Piglia and Helen E. (Caporaletti) Piglia in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Joe lived a full life and departed this earth on April 23, 2020. He leaves behind his daughter, Aimee L. Piglia-Perry along with her daughters Analia, Gianna, Tatiana, and son, Alijah Joseph. He also leaves behind his son, Joseph (Joey) R. Piglia and his wife, Cheri, along with their daughters, Madisyn and Avary. Joe served in the U.S. Army, enjoyed motorcycles, and campfires and was spectacular at smoking barbeque ribs on the grill! Joe was a best friend to countless people. He listened, accepted, and loved us all. He touched many lives in...

Douglas Edward Walker, 62, of Old Washington, passed away Tuesday (March 17, 2020) at SEORMC. He was born March 13, 1958 in Zanesville and was the son of Marvin and Rita (Andrews) Walker of Zanesville. Doug was a 1976 graduate of Meadowbrook High School. He was a heating and cooling specialist and the owner of "The Tin Man Shop". Doug lived in Old Washington with his wife Linda, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, and spending time at his home in Florida. Preceding him in death was a sister Cindy Sue; grandparents, John and Josephine Andrews, and Edward and Isabel Walker; in-laws, William and Terry Morris. He is survived by his wife Linda Morris-Harper Walker whom he...

Mary Ruth Critchfield - Gill, 93, of Coshocton, Ohio, passed away on Friday January 24, 2020 at Lafayette Point Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Jackson Township, Coshocton County on January 18, 1927, the daughter of the late Verrel and Lulu Richcreek. Mary graduated Valedictorian of the class of 1944 at Roscoe High School. She worked her way through college and graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in 1950 with a Degree in Education. She taught Business Education from 1951 through 1983 at several Ohio School Districts including, South Zanesville, Sandusky, Berea, Strongsville and Elyria. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. She retired from teaching in...

Our world is a poorer place now that a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend has moved on. Wilma L. Malernee Williams, 98 years young, died peacefully in Columbus on October 18, 2019. She was born in Byesville, Ohio on August 18, 1921, the second of three children and only daughter of Jasper Denning and Bertha Amanda Witten Malernee. She spent her whole life loving and giving of herself. Her early years were spent in Byesville and Columbus, graduating from Byesville High School in 1939. Her early passion was dancing and having fun, and she shared that fun and her always-present positive outlook on life with everyone to the very end. She met the love...