Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Apr 21, 2023

Yvonne J. "Sis"  Burns, 87, of Zanesville, died at 7:25 P.M. on Friday, April, 21, 2023, at the Oaks of Bethesda, Zanesville, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 23, 1935, in White Cottage, Ohio, a daughter of the late William Ray and Cleo Irene (Crawford) Lee. Sis worked as bookkeeper for American Light Company. For over...

Apr 19, 2023

Delores I. Ayres, 85, of Zanesville, died at 3:55 P.M., April 19, 2023, at Clay Gardens Place, Zanesville.   She was born July 24, 1937 in Zanesville, daughter of the late Russell and Thelma (Gebhart) Kronebitter. Delores enjoyed playing cards, gardening, puzzles, crocheting, and cooking.

Delores is survived by two daughters, Bonnie (Rob) Fisher and Connie (Pete) LaPlant;...

Apr 19, 2023

John C. “Chris” Gamble, 61, of Crooksville, died at 5:30 A.M. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at The Ohio State James Cancer Hospital. He was born December 18, 1961, in Zanesville, a son of Mary Archer Gamble. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and had worked for many years as a sub-contracted Land Surveyor. Chris was...

Apr 16, 2023

Mackenzie Ray “Kenzie” Lynn, 25, of Nashport, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, following an automobile accident. He was born, May 13, 1997, a son to Ray J. and Lisa M. (Young) Lynn in Zanesville. Kenzie was a 2016 Graduate of Zanesville High School, and 2018 graduate of Zane State Community College with his Associates Degree. He worked as...

Apr 15, 2023

It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved husband and father, Millard R. “Whitey” Osborn, 91, of Zanesville, passed away at 6:36 P.M. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 27, 1932, a son of...

Apr 12, 2023

Ronald Gene Roberts Sr, 83, of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Riverside Care Center in Newcomerstown, Ohio. Ron was born in Malta, Ohio, on January 27, 1940, a son of the late William and Lura (James) Roberts.

Ron last attended Fair Oaks Baptist Church, as well as the Pentecostals of Zanesville, where...

Apr 11, 2023

Austin L. Untied, 30, of Blue Rock, passed away on April 11, 2023, as the result of a tragic automobile accident in Granville. He was born December 4, 1992, in Columbus, a son of Derrick (Beverly) Untied and Terri (Martin) Shalosky. He was employed by the Peerless Saw Company. Austin was an avid Hot Wheels collector and Pittsburgh Steelers...

Apr 10, 2023

Jacob A. Schmidt, 35, of Nashport, died on Monday, April 10, 2023, at his home. He was born October 28, 1987, in Zanesville, a son of Richard Jr. and Geneva (Powell) Schmidt. He was really into gaming, especially Mario, which he solved at just 3 years old. He enjoyed golf and was an avid sports fan, supporting the Cleveland...

Apr 10, 2023

Michael G. Scott, 79, of Zanesville, died, Monday, April 10, 2023, at 7:14 P.M. at the Oaks of Bethesda. He was born January 2, 1944, in Zanesville, a son to Charles W. and Margaret E. (Dawson) Scott. Michael was a self-employed building contractor, an active member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and deeply loved his family.

He...

Apr 9, 2023

Rosalind J.C. Hancock, 83, of Zanesville, died at 11:37 A.M. on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 30, 1940 in Columbus, a daughter of the late James and Edith (Brown) Hancock. Rosalind loved to crochet and enjoyed spending time with her children.

She is survived by two sons,...

Mar 31, 2023

Vice Admiral (VADM, retired) Albert Melrose Calland III died on 31 March 2023, from health complications, due in large part from injuries suffered during 33 years of Special Operations military service to the United States of America. Bert was 71 years old, an avid scratch golfer and resided in Atlantic Beach, Florida. He is survived by Cindy, his wife...

Mar 31, 2023

Carl E. Page “Jabo”, 80, of Zanesville, died at 1:00 A.M. on Friday, March 31, 2023, at The Oaks of Northpointe. He was born January 26, 1943, in Columbus, a son of the late Charles and Mildred (Hughes) Page. He retired as Regional Vice President from G4S Secure Solutions, the largest security corporation in the country, after over 25...

Mar 30, 2023

Mary Francis Fenstermaker, 96, passed peacefully March 30, 2023, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Mary was born November 7, 1926, in Shinnston, W.V. to Harvey and Margaret (Ashcraft) Lundell. She was second oldest of eleven children. Mary, affectionately named “GG” by many who knew and loved her, had a heart of gold, and put others needs...

Mar 30, 2023

Bonnie J. Neal, 79, of Zanesville, died at 12:50 P.M. on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Willow Haven Nursing Home.  She was born June 4, 1943, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Kathryn (Gooding) Dickson and Bill Dickson. Bonnie graduated from Philo High School. She worked many years at Ford’s BP station and retired from Willow Haven Nursing...

Mar 27, 2023

Larry George, 81, of Zanesville, died at 7:03 P.M. on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Genesis Hospital.  He was born May 5, 1941 in Zanesville, son of the late Richard and Edna (Bennett) George. Larry loved to spend his time reading and playing bridge.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ada A. (Carrender) George, whom he...

Mar 27, 2023

Laura Jane Spragg, 92, of Zanesville, died at 3:57 A.M. on Monday, March 27, 2023, at the Beckett House, New Concord.  She was born July 4, 1930, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Carl and May Keller. Laura was an avid bowler, passionate grandmother and great-grandmother, competitive card player, and had an adventurous spirit.

She is...

Mar 25, 2023

Carl Jeffrey "Jeff" Stitt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, coach, and teacher, passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on March 25, 2023, at Dublin Glenn Memory Center, Dublin, OH. Jeff was born in Zanesville, OH to parents Robert and Virginia (Boyer) Stitt. Jeff was as kind as he was tall, touching the lives of countless individuals in his...

Mar 21, 2023

Twila (Bauman) Potts, 93, of Sardis, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born February 14, 1930, in Sardis, a daughter of the late Charles and Nellie (Bertschy) Bauman. She was a faithful member of the Duffy Church of Christ. Twila graduated from the Ruth Brant Nursing School in...

Mar 13, 2023

Jo Anne Neal, 77, of Zanesville, died at 12:34 A.M. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Altercare, Zanesville.  She was born June 7, 1945, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Meloy) Hittle. Jo Anne worked as the Cash Office Clerk at Riesbeck's and retired after 26 years at the Good Samaritan ADRP unit, she was...

Mar 9, 2023

David Allan Ashworth, 68, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison-House where he was lovingly cared for at the end of his journey with esophageal cancer. He was born on January 7, 1955 at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens, Ohio. He spent the majority of his childhood in Albany, Ohio and graduated from Alexander...