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OBITUARY: Loren “Max” Hittle

Loren “Max” Hittle, 88, of Dresden, passed away Monday evening, June 23, 2025.   Born August 11, 1936, in Dresden, he was a son of the late Ralph & Myrtle (Spiker) Hittle and a 1955 graduate of Jefferson High School.  Max was a lifelong farmer and retired from Rockwell after 30 years as a machinist.  He […]

OBITUARY: Jay L. Clark

Jay L. Clark, 74, of Newark, died Sunday, March 2, 2025, peacefully at his home following a lengthy battle with cancer.  He was born October 29, 1950, in Zanesville, the son of William F. “Bill” and Margaret “Ruth” (Burkhard) Clark, and was a 1968 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Jay served his country as a […]

OBITUARY: Alice Mae Smith

Alice Mae Smith, 83, of Zanesville, Ohio walked through the gates of Heaven to join her Lord and Savior along with her loved ones Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born May 12, 1941 in Dresden she was the daughter of late Herman and Melba Davis Stratman. Alice was a 1959 graduate of Jefferson High School, and […]

OBITUARY: Arthur L. Untied

Arthur L. Untied, 85, of Dresden, OH passed away peacefully Monday, July 1, 2024, after suffering many years with dementia, at Altercare of Coshocton. Born February 11,1939 in Frazeysburg, OH, he was a son of the late Wilbur E. and Velma E. (Baughman) Untied. He was a 1957 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. Arthur and […]

OBITUARY: Nita L. Reed

Nita L. Reed, 91, of Dresden, died Monday morning, July 8, 2024, at her home. Born March 19, 1933, in Portersville, Ohio, she was the only child of the late Gerald M. and Lena (Bankes) Buckley and a 1950 graduate of McCluney High School. Nita was a devoted housewife and homemaker; she adored spending time […]

OBITUARY: Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller, age 81, of Dresden, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday night, April 18, 2024. Born on March 17, 1943, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Paul and Dorothy (Russell) Kirby, Mary was the epitome of steadfast love and practical wisdom. Her life painted a perfect portrait of nurturing care, evident not only […]