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Dale Clayton Craycraft
Dale Clayton Craycraft , 53 , died Saturday , April 22 , 2023 , at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville .
He was born July 16 , 1969 , in Springfield to the late James and Patricia ( LaBak ) Craycraft . He was a 1987 graduate of River View High School , and worked at Blacktop Ohio for 15 years . Dale loved NASCAR . He was loved by many , and will be missed by all .
He is survived by his wife , Megan ( Sweeney ) Craycraft of Coshocton , whom he married in 2020 ; his daughter , Nevaeh Craycraft of Coshocton ; sister , Annette Craycraft of Warsaw ; brothers , Derek Craycraft of Marysville , Jim ( Laura ) Craycraft of California , and Mike ( Angela ) Craycraft of Florida ; half-brother , Shawn Shannon ; several nieces and nephews ; his mother-in-law , Rae Jean Sweeney of Coshocton ; and a step-daughter , Tyler
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Obituaries
Mildred “ Millie ” D ’ Ostroph
Mildred “ Millie ” D ’ Ostroph , 81 , of Coshocton passed away on Wednesday , April 19 , 2023 , at Alter Care Nursing and Rehabilitation . She was born in Muskingum County on April 19 , 1942 , to the late John E . and Hazel B . ( Dickerson ) Cullins .
Millie graduated from Jefferson High School , she was a homemaker and worked at Roscoe Bakery . She was a member of Liberty Church in Coshocton and enjoyed reading and doing puzzles .
Millie is survived by her children Tina ( Larry ) Endsley , Donna ( Joe ) Lafollette , Sylvia ( Gary ) Swift and Sonja D ’ Ostroph ; 8 grandchildren ; 23 great grandchildren ; 2 great great grandchildren ; sister Faye Williams ; and several nieces and nephews .
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband , Frank D ’ Ostroph who passed away in 2009 ; siblings
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Friends were able to call at the Miller Funeral Home , 639 Main St ., Coshocton , Ohio 43812 on Saturday , April 22 , 2023 , from 10:00am – 12:00pm . Funeral services began at 12:00pm with Pastor Mark Granger officiating . Burial followed at Coshocton County Memory Gardens . An online memorial is located at www . themillerfuneralhome . com .
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James Edward Fisher , 66 , of Kingston , passed away on April 19 , 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer . He was born on August 8 , 1956 , in Coshocton , Ohio , the son of James Ott and Wanda Mae ( Miller ) Fisher , who survive . On May 30 , 2009 , he united in marriage with his loving wife , Luann ( Swepston ) Fisher , who survives .
James is also survived by his son , Andrew James Fisher ; step-children , Jack ( Stephanie ) Jenkins and Beth Morrow ; grandchildren , Haeleigh ( Tyler ) Woodard , Kaylee Morrow , Bree Morrow , Reganne Jenkins , Jacob Jenkins , Millee Morrow , Stanlee Morrow , and Lyndee Charland ; sister , Joan ( David ) Durbin , of Coshocton ; and numerous other special family members and friends whom he cherished .
James graduated from Riverview High School , in Warsaw , Ohio , in the Class of 1974 and was a member of the 103rd graduating class of the Ohio State
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Highway Patrol Academy starting March 22 , 1978 . He retired after 30 years of honorable service as an Ohio State Trooper serving primarily at the Chillicothe Post . James was an avid bowler and participated in the local Joe ’ s Pro Shop Bowling League , Chillicothe , as both secretary and treasurer for many years .
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday , April 25 , 2023 at 2:00 p . m . at the Hill Funeral Home , Kingston with Pastor Mike Maugmer officiating . Burial will follow in Hallsville Cemetery . The family will receive friends Monday from 4 - 7 p . m . at Hills . Condolences can be made on James ’ online guest registry at www . hillfhkingston . com .
John M . Eikenberry II , age 63 , passed away April 7 , 2023 , in Houston , Texas . John is survived by three sons J . T ., Jacob , and Matthew Eikenberry of Houston . Parents John and Ruth Eikenberry , Coshocton , brothers Jeffery ( Susan ) Eikenberry , Coshocton , Gregory Eikenberry , Jacksonville , Florida , sister Lisa ( Jim ) Eikenberry / Halter , Baltimore , Ohio . Nephews : Jed Jones , Alex ( Kenzie ) Eikenberry . Nieces : Jenny Eikenberry , Shyanna Meyers and Great Nephew Jack Eikenberry . A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later time . Memorial contributions in John ’ s name can be made to Flint Ridge State Memorial Park , Licking County .