Mount Vernon News

Ronald Joseph Ritchey

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Aug 24, 2023

The family of Ronald Joseph Ritchey, 91, regretfully announced his passing on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.

Evelyn Alberta (Bruce) Spray

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Aug 24, 2023

Evelyn Alberta (Bruce) Spray, 86, of Mount Vernon died peacefully at The Laurels on July 11, following several months of declining health.

Dwight J. Billman

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Aug 16, 2023

Dwight J. Billman, 78, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Laredo, Texas.

Patricia Ann (Tarrh) Cornelius

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Jul 26, 2023

Patricia Ann (Tarrh) Cornelius, 94, passed away on July 24, 2023, at the Country Club Rehabilitation Center in Mount Vernon.

Bonita Joyce Schwenke

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Jul 6, 2023

A funeral service for Bonita Joyce Schwenke, 67, of Mount Vernon, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 10, at Brucker-Baker Funeral Home, with Pastor Ben Driver officiating.

Bonnie Jean Mechling

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Jun 26, 2023

Bonnie Jean Mechling, loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy 'Kat' L. Stafford

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Jun 20, 2023

A funeral service for Kathy “Kat” L. Stafford, 60 of Utica, will be held at the Bladensburg Church of Christ located at 3817 McLarnan Rd. in Bladensburg, Ohio on Friday, June 23, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ben McKinstry officiating.

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Shirley Etler

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Apr 29, 2023

A funeral service for Shirley Etler, 84, of Utica will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, at Law-Baker Funeral Home, 34 N. Main St., Utica with Pastor Jeff Fry officiating.

Edward A. Miller

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Apr 29, 2023

Edward A. Miller, born on Feb. 18, 1934, passed peacefully at his residence to his heavenly reward on April 25, 2023.

Freda Mae Farmer

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Feb 14, 2023

A funeral service for Freda Mae Farmer, 99, of Mount Vernon will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, at Law-Baker Funeral Home, 34 N. Main St., Utica, with Joel Cassetto officiating.

Juskie L. DeVore

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Feb 8, 2023

Calling hours for Juskie L. DeVore, 62, of Gambier will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at Law-Baker Funeral Home, 34 N. Main St., Utica.

Philip J. Torrens

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Jan 21, 2023

Philip J. Torrens, 76, of Utica passed away on Jan. 15, 2023, at his residence.

Audrey L. Snow

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Jan 14, 2023

Audrey L. Snow, 103, of Newark passed away on Jan. 9, 2023, at SharonBrooke Assisted Living.

Ernest Lowell Preston

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Dec 31, 2022

Ernest Lowell Preston, 80, of Utica, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Richard 'Dick' Eugene Hoar

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Dec 27, 2022

Richard (Dick) Eugene Hoar, 92, of Utica passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2022.

James Lester Piper

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Dec 19, 2022

James Lester Piper, 86, of Croton, Ohio passed into heaven on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022.

Terry L. 'Fuzzy' Holmes

By Law-Baker Funeral Home | Oct 20, 2022

A memorial service for Terry L. “Fuzzy” Holmes, 65, of Utica will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, at the Centerburg Church of Christ, 3830 Columbus Road, Centerburg with Pastor Roger Crego officiating.