Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Sep 14, 2023

Martha J. Miller, 88, died on Thu. Sept 14, 2023, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Oh.

She was born on August 1, 1935, in Zanesville, OH. Her parents were Hugh and Kathryn (Riley) Spiker of Dresden, Oh. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Dresden.

Her parents are gone and her husband, Harry E. Miller,...

Sep 14, 2023

Shirley J. Walker, 87, of Zanesville, died at 6:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 15, 1936, in Pittsburgh PA., a daughter of the late George and Jackie (Bottorff) Scherba. Shirley worked for the Highway Patrol as a Driver Examiner and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas...

Sep 12, 2023

Chris D. Ziegler, 59, of Dresden, died at 12:32 P.M. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville. He was born September 16, 1963 in Marysville, son of the late David and Lena (Brake) Ziegler.  Chris enjoyed golfing and he retired from the Ohio Masonic Community after twenty-five years of services as a floor tech and was...

Sep 8, 2023

Virginia M. Barrett, 95, of Zanesville, died at 7:03 P.M. on Friday, September 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 5, 1928 in Caldwell, a daughter of the late Ray and Nellie (Thompson) Houge.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda Mallett; a granddaughter, Shannon (Harvey) Martin; two great grandchildren,...

Sep 3, 2023

Nicki Sue Campbell, 77, of Zanesville, on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at home.  She was born July 19, 1946 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Roy V. and Mary Louise (Lanning) Armbrust. Nicki was a retired sales clerk at Gabes, she enjoyed puzzles, arts, crafting and sewing.

She is survived by her son Jeff (Tresa) Campbell;...

Sep 3, 2023

David Charles Bathrick, “Big Dave,” age 55 of Dresden, passed away as the result of a motorcycle accident on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was born August 26, 1968, in Youngstown,Ohio. He was the son of Charles and Jean (Hulton) Bathrick. Dave spent many years employed by Producers Services and Shelly Materials where he made an abundance of friends....

Aug 31, 2023

Andrew W. Hartsook, 76, of Zanesville, died at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at home.  He was born September 28, 1946, in Zanesville, a son of the late Robert and Mabel Hartsook. Andrew was a teacher for thirty-five years in the Duncan Falls education system, he was a member of the Christian Science Church and was a...

Aug 30, 2023

Phyllis Buchanan, 76, of Zanesville, died at 11:15 P.M. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at The Oaks at Northpointe.  She was born January 9, 1947, in Zanesville, daughter of the late Edgar and Mary (Cain) Whitehair. Phyllis was a homemaker, a Member of Trinity Full Gospel Church and she loved to sing in the choir.

She is...

Aug 27, 2023

John W. Grotegeer, 80, of Zanesville, died at 11:12 P.M. on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Alter Care of Zanesville. He was born October 25, 1942, in Zanesville, son of the late Walter and Mary (Baldwin) Grotegeer. John was employed as a foreman at Burnham in Zanesville for forty-two years, was a member of the Sharon Avenue Free Methodist...

Aug 26, 2023

William S. Bort, 69, of Roseville, died at 1:55 P.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 31, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio, a son of the late Maurice and Virginia Brundage Bort.

Bill was one of fifteen children. After college, he met the love of his life,...

Aug 17, 2023

Barbara Ann Osburn, 84, of Zanesville, died at 12:40 A.M. on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House.  She was born January 20, 1939, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Charles William and Ethel Henrietta (Kramer) Reese. In Barbara’s younger years she loved to paint, she enjoyed doing puzzles and sending her friends and family cards on...

Aug 15, 2023

Michael Jeffrey Coyle, 69, of Zanesville, died at 12:07 P.M. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Adams Lane Care Center.  He was born August 23, 1953, in Zanesville, son of the late Terrance Bernard and Louise (Ryan) Coyle. Michael was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He is survived by his...

Aug 15, 2023

Edward S. Lewellen, 87, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully Tuesday August 15th, 2023, at the Oaks of Bethesda. He was born in 1936 in Zanesville, Ohio. He was a member of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Zanesville and a Veteran of the United States Army. Ed spent over 40 years working at Big Bear Grocery Stores in Zanesville....

Aug 13, 2023

Richard L. Lloyd, 68, of Zanesville, died at 11:48 P.M. on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room.  He was born September 6, 1954, in Zanesville, son of the late John and Alice (Deal) House. Richard was a veteran of the United States Army,  retired from ODOT working in maintenance after thirty years, he enjoyed building with...

Aug 12, 2023

Susan Mason, 69, of Zanesville, died at 11:50 P.M. on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Adams Lane Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 21, 1954, in Long Beach, California, a daughter of the late Bertrand A. and Evelyn M. (Long) Hawkins. She was a happy go lucky person who enjoyed watching television, drinking her...

Aug 7, 2023

Robert Lee Brown, born in Akron on July 6, 1947, passed away on August 7th in Piedmont, Ohio after a long illness.  Bob spent his early years in East Akron and raised his family there as well.  Bob was an engineer and inventor who eventually created his own business.  Later in life, he and his wife (Shirley) retired at...

Aug 3, 2023

We remember Carolyn Virginia Smith, a wonderful wife, beloved mother, grandmother and sister who died August 3, 2023. Virginia was born on July 14, 1936 in Fairfield, Alabama to loving parents Edgar and Carolyn Pope Dunn. Named after her beautiful mother Carolyn, Virginia was only 7 years old when her mother died, leading her to be resilient, caring of...

Aug 2, 2023

Trafford Dick, 65, of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Genesis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born August 5, 1957, a son of the late C. Trafford and Marilyn Dick. Trafford was a graduate of Zanesville High School, Muskingum (College) University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree, Case Western Reserve School of Law, and the...

Aug 2, 2023

Richard Shepard Calland, RN, 72, of Zanesville, died at 6:58 P.M. on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House.  He was born October 1, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Albert M. and Nancy (Shepard) Calland II.  Richard loved life. Family and friends were his treasures. He was an avid reader and especially enjoyed the Science...

Jul 31, 2023

James “Jim” L. Brinckerhoff, 78, of Zanesville, died at 11:26 A.M. on Monday, July 31, 2023, at The Oaks at Northpointe surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 21, 1945, in Lowville, New York, son of the late Trevison and Lucille (Thompson) Brinckerhoff.  Jim was a member of the North Terrace Church of Christ.  He received his...