Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Feb 17, 2022

Jerry L. Faust, 73, of Zanesville, died at 12:55 P.M. on February 17, 2022 at Genesis hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 27, 1948, a son of the late Charles and Rosemary Shumate Faust. Jerry loved to hunt, watch Fox News and watch Ancient Aliens on the History Channel and he was a United States...

Feb 15, 2022

Calling hours for Mary A. William Cochran, 88, of Zanesville, who died February 15, 2022 at her home, will be from 4:30 P.M. until time of the Celebration of Life Service at 5:00 P.M. Monday, March 7, 2022 at Fair Oaks Baptist Church, 1025 Woodlawn Avenue, Zanesville with Pastor Mark Shoemaker officiating.

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Feb 15, 2022

Mary A. Williams Cochran, 88, of Zanesville, died at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home. She was born October 17, 1933, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Clarence and Fannie Thomas. She retired from Brockway Glass after 40 plus years, was a member of Fair Oaks Baptist Church and the Brockway Glass Retirees Club.

Feb 15, 2022

Gary A. Glaub, 61, of Zanesville, died at 1:14 P.M. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 8, 1961, a son of the late Eleanor Hull Glaub and Russell Glaub Sr. Gary worked for SCT of Ohio as a truck driver, and also Pepsi for thirty years. He...

Feb 14, 2022

Alma J. Reeves, 92, of Zanesville, died at 9:55 P.M. on Monday, February 14, 2022 at her home. She was born February 17, 1929, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Dwight and Elizabeth Sarah (Gorley) Wilson. She was a teacher’s aide for Franklin Local Schools, a homemaker, and a member of Chandlersville Church of Christ. She loved her...

Feb 13, 2022

Bonnie Jean (Kimble) Martin, 89, of Zanesville, died at 5:14 P.M. Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born May 18, 1932 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy A. Zink Kimble. Bonnie had been a bank teller for many banks in Indiana, was a member of Eagles Lodge # 302 Ladies...

Feb 13, 2022

Margaret A. “Peg” Nangle, 85, of Zanesville, died at 7:20 A.M. Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was born February 2, 1937 in Hamilton, a daughter of the late Earl and Helen (Smith) Williams. Peg’s whole life centered around her children and their activities.

Surviving are a son, Steven (Lori) Nangle; daughters, Kathlene Nangle, Karen (Jim) Sarchese, Kelly...

Feb 12, 2022

THURMAN LLOYD DRAKE SR. of Zanesville, passed away on February 12, 2022.   Thurman leaves behind his wife, of 57 years Elizabeth Jane “Betty” (Pickrell) Drake, whom he married September 20th 1964; his daughters, Nadine Martin and Renae Pontious and son, Thurman (T.L.) Drake Jr. He also leaves 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 6 great, great grandchildren. Thurman was...

Feb 11, 2022

Dr. Robert “Bob” Miller, 90, of Zanesville passed away on February 11, 2022 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House. Bob was born August 12, 1931, the son of the late Warren and Marie Miller.

Bob graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1960. He practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 45 years. He was...

Feb 8, 2022

John Andrew Boothe, 96, of Zanesville, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2022 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born on August 7, 1925, son of John and Alfreda (Hoschar) Boothe, in West Columbia, WV. John proudly served as a Navy veteran in WWII and was a member of the VFW George Selsam Post 1058. He...

Feb 8, 2022

Graveside services for Ronald L. Gaumer, 86, of Zanesville, will be held noon on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Zanesville.  He died at 12:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Full military honors will be accorded to him by the United States Army in conjunction with the VFW George Selsam Post 1058 and American...

Feb 1, 2022

Paul E. Hayes Jr., 69, of Zanesville, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at his home. He was born June 29, 1952, in Long Island, NY, a son of the late Paul E. Hayes, Sr. and Anna Hayes Slayton. He retired from Sutherlands Lumber Company after forty-two years of service and attended North Terrace Church of Christ. He enjoyed watching...

Feb 1, 2022

Paula SaJan Todd, 92, of Zanesville, died on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Clay Gardens Place, Zanesville. She was born November 27, 1929, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Elmer Kearns and Edna (Russell) Henderson Palmer. She was an RN for forty three years, a member of Coburn United Methodist Church and was an avid reader.                          .

Feb 1, 2022

Andrew Ray Kolometz, 95, of Zanesville, died at 9:24 P.M. on February 1, 2022 at Primrose Retirement Community, Zanesville. He was born June 29, 1926, a son of the late Nick and Margaret Link Kolometz. Andrew was a planning manager for General Electric for 38 years before retiring and was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church. He was...

Jan 31, 2022

Kenneth Gordon Dunn, 85, of Zanesville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, after a fall at his home.  He was born June 10, 1936, in Zanesville, a son of the late Clarence Gordon and Eileen (Kincheloe) Dunn. He was a United States Navy Veteran and retired from General Electric after...

Jan 28, 2022

Betty M. Lyons, 101, of Norwich, died at 6:55 P.M. Friday, January 28, 2022 at her home. She was born January 1, 1921, in Pleasant City, a daughter of the late Arthur and Bessie Britton Secrest. She attended the Washington Twp. Baptist Church and retired from Custom Coil. She was the owner of Busy Bee’s Ceramic Shop. Betty loved...

Jan 27, 2022

Julia L. Edmonson, 60, of Zanesville, died at 11:49 P.M. on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison, Zanesville.  She was born June 19, 1961 in Zanesville, a daughter of Glenn and Sylvia (Powell) Dawson. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness South congregation. Julia retired from J.C. Penney’s after twenty-three and one half years, and was a...

Jan 25, 2022

Reva Alice Lee, 91, passed away at 6:40 P.M. Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the home of her daughter, in the care of Hospice, from heart failure that was accelerated after breaking her hip in a fall in October. She was born on April 19th 1930 in Cannelville Ohio, as stated on her birth certificate, but we all knew...

Jan 24, 2022

Earl F. Lucas, 86, of Zanesville, died at 9:40 A.M. Monday, January 24, 2022 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born March 14, 1935 in Middleport, Ohio a son of the late Roy E. and Flora Jesse Lucas. Earl was a 1953 graduate of Lash High School. He was a Certified Engineer who retired from 5B’s Manufacturing as...

Jan 23, 2022

Matthew R. Powell, 53, of Glenford, died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 19, 1968 in Ashtabula, Ohio, a son of the late Robert F. (Jacquelyn) Powell and Rebecca A. (Paul) Kennedy. He graduated from John Glenn High School Class of 1987, then attended The Ohio State University. Matt served in the...