Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Feb 1, 2024

Estelle Viola Dinan passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on February 1, 2024 at 5:49 am. She was born in Boone, North Carolina on June 8th, 1944 to Ralph and Verla Moretz. Estelle lived a wonderful life full of love, adventure and friendship. She got to travel the world as an Eastern Airline stewardess, loved all...

Feb 1, 2024

Jeffrey Wayne Fahner, 59, of Zanesville, died at 4:22 P.M. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Genesis Hospital. He was born April 4, 1964, in Cambridge. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Jeffrey loved his dogs, Pat and Gracie, and cat Delilah.

He is survived by his wife Amy (Podsobinski) Fahner; and two...

Jan 29, 2024

Jo Ann (Hildreth) Van Gilder, 79, of Zanesville passed away on Monday January 29th, 2024 after a long struggle with Alzheimer-type dementia. Born October 2nd 1944 in Spencer WV she was the eldest daughter of Lester and Ruth (Ogden) Hildreth.

She is survived by her husband Dr. John E. Van Gilder, her children J. Robert W. Van...

Jan 27, 2024

Darell J. Smith, M.D., of Westerville, Ohio, (previously of Zanesville, Ohio) born Sept. 11, 1930, in Nashport, Ohio, died Jan. 27, 2024, from complications of COVID-19. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Barbara; son, Peter Smith (Sue) of Westerville, Ohio; daughters, Trudy Shelley (Jim) and Maggie Smith (Gregg Williams) both of Indianapolis, Ind.; and five grandchildren,...

Jan 27, 2024

Keith “Smoke” James, 68, of Zanesville, died at 1:15 P.M. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 12, 1955, in Zanesville, a son of the late Glenford “Glenn” and Gloria (Roberts) James. Keith “Smoke” enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing with fur babies and sitting on the porch watching his hummingbirds. He was a...

Jan 24, 2024

Bernice (Gidley) Bell, 80, of Zanesville, died at 3:54 P.M. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 18, 1943, in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late Richard Sommers and Sarah Alice (Hartley) Gidley. Bernice was an active member of the Central Presbyterian Church, she was a Certified...

Jan 23, 2024

Deborah Sue Hennessey, 73, of Zanesville, died at 4:08 A.M. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at her residence.  She was born January 10, 1951, in Zanesville.  She was the daughter of William Herman Todd and Betty Jane Todd.  Debbie enjoyed golfing, bowling, working in her yard, taking her grandchildren to Joe’s Run, riding her bicycle, walking her golden retriever...

Jan 23, 2024

Stephen J. Knowlden, 70, of Zanesville, died at 8:54 A.M. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room.  He was born September 9, 1953, in Zanesville, a son of the late Eldean W. and Doris E. (Geyer) Knowlden.  Steve was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He retired after 25 years with the City of Zanesville Sewer Department....

Jan 18, 2024

Zanesville – Edgar V. “Doc” Friend, Jr., 94 of Zanesville, died January 18, 2024, at Morrison House, Zanesville, Ohio.

Born 29 October 1929 in Middletown, New York, he was the son of the late Dr. Edgar V. and Ruth Cowley Friend.  He was a career U. S. Army officer having retired as a Lt. Colonel.  A Distinguished...

Jan 13, 2024

Patricia M. Zoller, 88, of Zanesville, died on January 13, 2024 at her home. She was born September 11, 1935, in Duncan Falls, a daughter of the late Thomas Allen and Ruth Wilson Sims. She was a first through fourth grade teacher at Duncan Falls Schools. Patricia enjoyed reading, going to lunch with her lunch bunch and cheering on...

Jan 13, 2024

Gloria Gay Smith, 71, of Zanesville, died at 7:48 P.M. on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 6, 1952, in Zanesville, a daughter of Roberta V. Bailey and the late Elmer L. Davis. Gloria was a member of the Sharon Avenue Free Methodist Church and enjoyed camping and fishing....

Jan 6, 2024

Herbert Fries, 94, of Zanesville, died at 5:50 P.M. on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Oaks of Bethesda, Zanesville. He was born June 9, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Samuel and Anna Ferrer Fries. Herb was self-employed Taxi Driver and enjoyed sports, cooking, grocery shopping and spending time with his grandchildren.

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Jan 5, 2024

Nancy L. Fluharty Dennis, 69, of Zanesville, died at 7:46 P.M. on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Genesis Hospital. She was born March 2, 1954, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Warren Fluharty Sr. and Eloise Whyde Fluharty. She enjoyed reading and playing on the computer.

Surviving in addition to her mother is a son Chad...

Jan 4, 2024

Kaleb A. Russell, 30, of Crooksville, died at 4:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2024, at home.  He was born June 13, 1993, in Marietta, a son of Donald K. Russell and Rita A. Seckman. Kaleb worked as a roofer, he was an outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, riding four wheelers, dirt bikes and wild mushroom hunting. Kaleb will...

Jan 4, 2024

Eileen Moffo, 91, of Reynoldsburg, died at 6:18 P.M. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Brookdale Pinnacle Assisted Living, Grove City.  She was born November 7, 1932, in Zanesville a daughter of the late Carl A. and Edith D. (Jones) Whissel.

She is survived by her daughter, Carla (Tracy Miller) Jay two sons Matthew Moffo and Michael...

2024

Kenneth D. “Kenny” Lindamood, 90, of Zanesville, died at 11:00 A.M. on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at The Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville.  He was born June 11, 1934, in Chandlersville, a son of the late William G. and Genevieve (Moore) Lindamood. Ken worked for the railroad in Zanesville then later retired from Suttles Trucking in Columbus Ohio. In his...

Jan 1, 2024

Patricia “Pat” (MacDonald) Longstreth, Heinzman passed away Jan 1, 2024 after developing complications following surgery.

She was born October 20, 1953 in Ellwood City, PA, the daughter of Betty and the late Gene MacDonald.

Pat graduated in 1971 from Zanesville High School and worked at Zanesville Federal Savings & Loan from 1971 – 1978.  She...

Dec 31, 2023

Angela S. Smith, 59, of Springboro, died at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2023, at The Beckett House, New Concord.  She was born February 8, 1964, in Dayton, daughter of the late Donald I. and Dimple S. (Allred) Norris. Angela enjoyed making arts and crafts, cooking and she loved animals.

She is survived by three daughters,...

Dec 30, 2023

Kyle Ronald Johnson, 35, a proud veteran from Zanesville, died in an automobile accident on Saturday, December 30, 2023. He was born March 19, 1988, in Contra Costa, California, a son of David K. Johnson and the late Gaynel L. Johnson. Kyle grew up in Zanesville and graduated from John Glenn High School in 2006 where he was part...

Dec 28, 2023

Bernard “Bernie” L. Wheeler, 83, of Zanesville, died at 7:05 A.M. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 17, 1940, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, son of the late Arthur and Stella (Patterson) Wheeler. Bernie was a self-employed business owner of Wheeler’s HYD, he was a member of Claysville Methodist Church,...