Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Mar 9, 2023

James Michael McElwee, 61, of Zanesville, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Jim was born on May 15, 1961, in Fresno, California to the late Amos and Joyce (McKee) McElwee. He would go on to live in Illinois, Kansas, and Ohio. He graduated from West Frankfort High School in 1980, and...

Mar 9, 2023

Donna Sue (Spinks) Vandenbark, 71, of Zanesville, died at 11:01 P.M. on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville.  She was born April 20, 1951 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Donald and Bertha (Bagent) Spinks. Donna enjoyed bowling, sewing, and reading. She lived in Springfield for 38 years and retired in 2006 after working 13...

Mar 4, 2023

Stella May Coleman, 84, of Zanesville, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family at 7:00 P.M. Saturday, March 4, 2023 at The Oaks at Bethesda, Zanesville. She was born June 17, 1938, in Pleasant Valley, a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Murphy) Coleman. Stella has a strong belief in the Lord and was...

Mar 1, 2023

Everett G. Leedom, 87, of Zanesville passed away on March 1, 2023 at The Oaks at Bethesda, where he had been a resident for the past year. Born at the family farm on January 23, 1936, to Carlos W. and Thelma M. (Wilson) Leedom, Everett was a 1954 graduate of Chandlersville High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran...

Feb 28, 2023

Phillip H. Mills, 79 of Zanesville, died at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 17, 1943, in Marietta, a son of the late Bruce Mills and Kathleen Lyons Mills Gormley. He worked for AT&T for over 30 years as a Lineman, and was a member of Zanesville...

Feb 28, 2023

Richard Michael Beddard Jr., 72, of Zanesville, passed away, Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House following an illness. He was born March 13, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He worked for many years as a truck driver and earlier in life as a mechanic, even owning his own service station at one point. He loved watching the Pittsburgh...

Feb 27, 2023

Russell G. Kessler, 62, of Zanesville, died at 6:17 PM., Monday, February 27, 2023 at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House.

A loving cremation will be performed under the direction of the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE.

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Feb 26, 2023

Keith Moser, 25, died February 26, 2023. Arrangements pending.

Feb 22, 2023

Clifford W. Henry, 69, of Zanesville and New Concord, died at 7:02 A.M. on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. He was born April 16, 1953, in Glendale, WV, a son of the late Clifford W. Sr. and Jo Ann (Marasky) Henry. He retired from Stocker Trucking after 29 years, was a truck driver for...

Feb 21, 2023

David L. Geyer Sr., 65, of Zanesville, died at 9:57 A.M. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Genesis Emergency Room. He was born October 18, 1957, in Zanesville. David was a Veteran of the United States Army and was a long time employee at Good Samaritan Hospital, and also worked for Byrd Ambulance as a paramedic for over...

Feb 20, 2023

Maxine Suzanne “Sue” Moore, 78, of Zanesville, passed away at her home following a lengthy illness on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 4:45 P.M. at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room.  She was born on February 16, 1945 daughter of the late William Ayres and Maxine McCoy.

Full of energy and enthusiasm for work, she was a true go-getter. ...

Feb 18, 2023

Jennifer D. McGee, 48, of Zanesville, passed away at 6:50 P.M. on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Genesis Hospital Emergency room, Zanesville.  She was born March 3, 1974 in Zanesville, daughter of Ralph and Beverly (Bruce) Taylor.

She is survived by three daughters, Brittany (Zachary) Ramage, Taylor (Dennis Schwab) McGee, and Dystani (Drew Tigner) McGee; three grandchildren...

Feb 18, 2023

Rose L. Brumage, 93, of Zanesville, died at 8:30 P.M. Saturday, February 18, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 14, 1929 in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Charles and Rhyna Davidson Barnes. Rose loved her husband and her family very much. She was a well-known card shark and she...

Feb 17, 2023

Esther L. (Newman) Avery, 71, of Zanesville, gained her heavenly wings at 6:53 A.M. on Friday, February, 17, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 9, 1951, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Alfred and Virginia (Kennedy) Newman. She was the Pastor of the #10 Mission in Glouster Ohio. Esther was...

Feb 11, 2023

Walter D Davis 83 of Cambridge passed away in his sleep after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Bertha and Arthur Davis of Cambridge, and two sisters Barbara and Marnella. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 60 years, Betty. He also leaves behind a daughter Pamela Davis and granddaughter Jenna Davis-Smith...

Feb 10, 2023

Susan E. Williams, 78, of Zanesville, died at 8:52 A.M. on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Dansbury Millersburg Senior Living.  She was born May 29, 1944 in Zanesville, daughter of the late Earl and Mary Edna (Robinson) Melvin. She was a bus driver for Zanesville City Schools.

She is survived by two sons, William (Amista) Williams III...

Feb 7, 2023

Robert E. “Bob” Hittle Sr., 78, of Zanesville, died at 11:44 P.M. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 14, 1944, in Zanesville, son of the late Roy and Mary (Bunting) Hittle. He was a 1962 graduate of Adamsville High School. He was the owner and operator of Cumberland Trail...

Feb 6, 2023

Kenneth R. Houston, 72, of Zanesville, died at 7:05 A.M. on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville.  He was born January 5, 1951, in Zanesville, a son of the late George and Eva Wanita (Ferrell) Houston.  He retired from the Putnam Transfer after 35 years of service and came back to work in the payroll department...

Feb 4, 2023

Judy A. Newman, 76, of Zanesville, died at 9:08 A.M. Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born July 19, 1946, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Clyde and Lena (Kennedy) Shipman. She was a member of the Union Tabernacle Church, loved her family, enjoyed cooking and was an avid shopper.

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Feb 1, 2023

Mark D. Baldy, 63, of Roseville, died at 12:20 P.M. Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital, Selma Markowitz Hospice, and Newark. He was born October 15, 1959, in Zanesville a son of the late Henry and Ruby (Southwick) Baldy. He had worked for the Perry Metropolitan Housing Authority and the Perry State Forest.

Surviving are...