Thomas Eugene Gruber
Jul 24, 2026
Thomas Eugene Gruber, age 66, of Utica passed away with his family by his side on July 24, 2026, at his residence. Thomas was born on November 26, 1959, in Loudonville, Ohio to Bobby Eugene and Carolyn (Hogle) Gruber.
He cherished the time he spent with his family, who were the center of his life. Known as a true jack of...
Sherry Ann Neibarger
Jul 1, 2026
Sherry Ann Neibarger, 65 of Newark passed away on July 1, 2026 at her residence. She was born on January 28, 1961 in Westerville, OH to the late Richard A. Sherrod and Shirley Ann Sherrod LaForce.
Sherry enjoyed gardening, crafts and painting. Most of all she loved spending time with her children and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband of...
John Douglas Bickel
Jun 21, 2026
John Douglas Bickel, 84 of Utica passed away on June 21, 2026 at St. Ann’s Hospital. He was born on November 13, 1941 in Columbus, OH to the late Charles Ray and Bertha Mae (Cline) Bickel.
John was a machinist and retired from Grote Company after many years. He enjoyed tinkering in the garage and working on automobiles. He also enjoyed...
Russell Sensibaugh
Jun 18, 2026
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 his family from Nashport to Utica,...
David Wayne Gruber
May 26, 2026
David Wayne Gruber, age 58, of Utica passed away on May 26, 2026. David was born on February 14, 1968, in Mount Vernon, to the late Robert Eugene and Carolyn Fern (Hogle) Gruber.
He will be remembered for his love of working on cars, relaxing boat rides, concerts, and music. He enjoyed watching football, spending weekends visiting with family and friends,...
Donald E. Cornelius, Sr.
May 22, 2026
Donald E. Cornelius, Sr., 96 of Utica passed away on May 22, 2026, at Country Club Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Vernon, OH. Don was born on October 5, 1929, near Grand Island, Nebraska to the late Hobart F. and Ellen G. (Urwiller) Cornelius.
He was a life-long dairy and beef farmer in Knox and Licking Counties. He loved farming, especially the...
Johnnie Allen Walker
Apr 29, 2026
Johnnie Allen Walker, age 66, of Utica, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, with family at his side. Johnnie was born on June 25, 1959, in Mt. Vernon to Homer Madison and Deloris Jean (Smith) Walker.
He was a loving son, father, brother, and uncle who treasured his family above all else. A devoted member of the Martinsburg Church of...
Elaine Julia Neal
Apr 27, 2026
Elaine Julia Neal, 71 of Utica passed away on April 27, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark. She was born on December 15, 1954 in Fort Fairfield, Maine to the late Thomas N. and Mamie J. (Berube) Barnes.
Elaine retired from Compensation Consultants Inc. She enjoyed going to the Pioneer Restaurant and loved her beloved dog, Jack. Most of all...
Debra Jeane Masters
Apr 15, 2026
Debra Jeane (Bussey) Masters, age 71, of Utica, Ohio, passed away at Knox Community Hospital Wednesday, April 15, 2026. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 3, 1955, to the late Elmer Clyde and Elizabeth (Artis) Bussey.
Debra loved everyone she met, she had a propensity for seeing the good in people. Over the years she worked at Tuckerman Optical,...
Hazel Mae Sensibaugh
Apr 8, 2026
Hazel (Sterling) Sensibaugh, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, at Knox Community Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 6, 1944, to Albert L. “Bill” and Hazel C. (Trout) Sterling. She was a proud graduate of Frazeysburg High School.
Hazel was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She shared 63 loving years of...