Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Apr 7, 2022

Willard Kildow, 78, of Zanesville, went to be with the Lord at 11:30 P.M. on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at his home after a long hard fought battle with a serious medical condition. Willard always had a smile and showed courage in facing all of life’s challenges. He will be deeply missed. He was born April 5, 1944, in...

Apr 7, 2022

Harry E. West, 89, of Zanesville died at 7:13 A.M. Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in a small coal mining community of Cumberland, at home on Carl Street, on September 3, 1932 in Guernsey County to the late Harry J. and Emma Florence (King) West. Harry...

Apr 5, 2022

Dr. John W. Benson, 74, of Nashport, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his home. He was born November 28, 1947, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, a son of the late Jack W. and Dorothy (Plewe) Benson. John graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh with a BS in Biological Sciences and received his PhD from Michigan State University in Zoological...

Apr 1, 2022

Roy Lee Blunt, 69, of Zanesville, died on Friday, April 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 15, 1953, a son of the late Arthur and Gladys Duffy Blunt. He loved to fish, hunt, smoke and drink. Roy was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and...

Apr 1, 2022

Linda K. Gee, 70, of Zanesville, died on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born August 25, 1951, a daughter of the late James W. and Betty Watson Davis. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, James K. Gee II whom...

Mar 30, 2022

Dana Bowman, 53, of Zanesville, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home. He was born November 28, 1968, in Zanesville, a son of the late Weldon and Mary M. (Kuhn) Bowman. He was employed at Adornetto’s Pizza for twenty-five years. He was a Nintendo enthusiast, loved the outdoors, fishing and his greatest joy was jamming to rock...

Mar 30, 2022

Bessie M. Strauss, 95, of Zanesville, died at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at her home. She was born May 1, 1926, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late John and Ivy (Moore) Vousden. She retired from Essex wire.

She is survived by two grandsons, Dr. Scott (Stacie) Hopper and Phillip (Corinna) Hopper; a son-in-law,...

Mar 23, 2022

Laurence “Larry” D. Parker, 85, of Roseville, died at 4:35 P.M. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born October 28, 1936, in Zanesville, a son of the late Charles and Alice Emmert Parker. He worked Sidwell brothers Inc as a welder for 32 years at Central Ohio Coal. Larry had a passion for...

Mar 22, 2022

Gregory A. Hunter, 58, of Newark, died on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. He was born October 17, 1963 in Columbus, a son of the late Glen Hunter and Bonnie Cook Sewell. Greg was the owner and operator of Hunter’s Holiday Helpers and Natural Stone Creators & Builders. He loved nature and the outdoors, spending his time hunting and fishing....

Mar 21, 2022

Dorothy A. Myers, 83, of Brownsville, died at 1:05 A.M. on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born July 7, 1938, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Harlan and Frances (Tyson) Dobbins. She worked at Ohio Bell.

She is survived by a daughter, Cathy (Joe) Reeder; a granddaughter, Angie (Craig) Fluharty; three...

Mar 19, 2022

Mildred L. Clapper, 97, entered the gates of heaven on March 19, 2022, surrounded by her adoring family. She was met at the gates by her husband and youngest son, and we have no doubt the reunion was one for the ages.  She was born July 15, 1924, in Shawnee, daughter of the late Alva G. and Mary Potter...

Mar 13, 2022

A Celebration of Life will be held for Gerald (Jerry) L. Snider, from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1275 East Market Street Zanesville.

All arrangements entrusted to BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE.

Mar 13, 2022

Gerald (Jerry) L. Snider, 65, of Zanesville, passed away at 11:28 A.M. on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House, Zanesville, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 28, 1957, a son of the late George and Josephine (Hammond) Snider. He was a manager at Wal-Mart for over fifteen years and a member of St....

Mar 10, 2022

Lura K. “Kitty” Winters, of Zanesville, left for her heavenly home at 8:39 P.M. Thursday, March 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 22, 1939 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Raymond V. and Dorothy A. Franklin Ralph.

Surviving are two sons; Glenn Ore and Quint (Alexis) Ore; grandchildren, Michael, Glenn III,...

Mar 8, 2022

Adelaide “Addy” Moore, 88, of Zanesville, died at 7:10 P.M. Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Brookdale-Senior Living, Zanesville surrounded by loving family. She was born January, 11, 1934 in Temperanceville, a daughter of the late Patrick and Bertha McLaughlin McCort. She was a graduate of Batesville High School Class of 1952, was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church....

Mar 7, 2022

Alice M. Williams, 81, of Zanesville, died at 2:10 A.M. on Monday, March 7, 2022 at her home. She was born June 20, 1940, in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Wayne and Lily Mae (Marcum) Williamson. She worked at Dick Cartnal Dentistry, and was in home healthcare for over thirty years. She was a fan of the...

Mar 5, 2022

Hubert Kenton (Kent) King went to meet his Savior on March 5, 2022.  He was born March 21, 1933 in Zanesville, the son of Hubert K. King and Audrey G. Young King. Kent graduated from Lash High School and attended Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio University. He was employed by Racine/Dana Hydraulics for 41 years in the roles of Purchasing...

Feb 27, 2022

John C. Scott, 84, of Philo, died at 10:32 P.M. on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born June 22, 1937, in Reinersville, a son of the late Charles W. and Thelma F. (Cain) Scott. He was a United States Army Veteran and retired from Matthews Ford in Newark. John enjoyed car shows, classis...

Feb 26, 2022

Abby Butcher, 34, of New Lexington found her way to heaven on Saturday, February 26, 2022. She was born July 2, 1987, in Zanesville, a daughter of James L. Butcher and the late Mary (Nace) Butcher. She worked at Dairy Queen in New Lexington and loved to spend time with her children.

She is survived by her...

Feb 26, 2022

Patricia Bailey, 73, of Zanesville, died at 6:03 A.M. Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Buckeye Terrace, Westerville She was born April 4, 1948, in Cutler, a daughter of the late Nathaniel and Helen Mayle Bailey. She was a Christian woman who retired from AT&T.

Surviving are her son, Buddy, Bailey; three grandchildren, Katie Salvagna, Bruce Salvagna and...