Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Aug 2, 2022

James T. Nessline, 88, of Zanesville, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, following a brief illness.  Many will remember Jim from Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl where he spent 19 years greeting customers as manager, but more importantly where he met the love of his life, “Sweet Alice.” The next 25 years of his career was spent with United Technologies....

Jul 29, 2022

Mary Ruth Mock, 94, of Zanesville, died at 10:10 P.M. on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Brookdale, Zanesville, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Adamsville, on July 6, 1928 a daughter of the late Harold and Anna Louise Minner Green. She worked as a patient representative for over twenty years at Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville. Mary...

Jul 23, 2022

Terra L. Kencsan, 46, of Dresden, died at 9:19 P.M. on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born in Newark, Ohio, on November 2, 1975, a daughter of Carla Boilon and the late James Kirk.

She is survived by her spouse, Brent Kencsan; four children, Troy Smith, Kali Kencsan Travis Kencsan...

Jul 22, 2022

Joseph H. Miles, 99, of Zanesville, passed away at 9:30 A.M. on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born in Grafton, WV on April 11, 1923, a son of the late Collie Thomas and Helen E. Messenger Miles. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, enjoyed bowling, had a passion...

Jul 22, 2022

Mona Jean Boetcher, 88, died Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Pickering House Lancaster.

She loved going to church, and spending time with her grandchildren. Mona also enjoyed camping and bowling.

Mona is survived by her husband Charles “Gene” Boetcher; daughter Paula; grandchildren April, Misty, Scott, Lakota, Kyli, and Kassidy; seven great grandchildren with one...

Jul 21, 2022

Dr. Perry Michael Kalis passed peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Zanesville, Ohio.  Perry was a wonderful husband and father and an exceptional, caring physician.

Perry was born December 23, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to Michael and Helen Kalis.  The family moved to Wheeling, West Virginia, and Perry ultimately attended West Virginia University undergraduate...

Jul 21, 2022

Kathleen T. Poling, 61, of Zanesville, died at 9:47 P.M. on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 24, 1960, a daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Jane Donovan Clarke. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, crafting and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by two...

Jul 19, 2022

David A Zylinsky, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from an extended illness. David was a devoted husband and father and always available to help anyone in need.  He was born April 29, 1943, in Zanesville, Ohio.  He graduated from Zanesville High School, in 1961. He owned and operated “Import Auto Clinic” and was thought of by...

Jul 16, 2022

Gloria J. (Hammond) Stephenson Giffin, 88, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, while under the care of Shriver’s Hospice. She was born April 26, 1934 in Greenup County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Clarence and Sarah (Blankenbeckley) Hammond. She enjoyed worshiping her God and enjoyed her church family at the Union Tabernacle...

Jul 15, 2022

Kathy Jo Matko Ommo, 72, of Zanesville, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at her home. She was born November 4, 1949 in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Oxley Matko, She enjoyed painting and spending time with her cats. Kathy worked for Forever Dads Come Unity Marketplace and then at Mattingly's Cash-n-Carry for...

Jul 11, 2022

Lucille “Lucy” Mills Bowers, 96, of Zanesville, died at 5:36 A.M. Monday, July 11, 2022 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born August 3, 1925, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Albert and Clara Cash Mills. Lucy worked for Brockway Glass for twenty years was an avid bowler and bowled in two senior leagues.

Surviving...

Jul 9, 2022

Terry Kovaleski, 62, of Zanesville, died at 7:32 P.M. Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 13, 1960, a son of the late Forest and Violet Baldwin Kovaleski. He loved hunting, fishing, the outdoors and riding Harley’s.

Surviving are a son, Terry Kovaleski Jr.; two daughter, Amanda...

Jul 6, 2022

Laurel A. Burkhart, 76, of Zanesville, died at 1:57 A.M. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born January 25, 1946, in Norwich, a daughter of the late Paul and Dora (McConnell) Stewart. She was a homemaker and babysat for over thirty years. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and CCL....

Jul 5, 2022

Robert Dudley Goodrich, ll, passed away on July 5, 2022.  He was born April 11, 1946, in Charleston, WV. a son of the late Ann (Allen) and Robert D. Goodrich. Robert was a resident of Zanesville since 1975 and co-founder and owner of Wendy’s Management Group, Inc.  He was inducted into the Wendy’s Hall of Fame in 1990. He...

Jul 4, 2022

Charles A. Tyo, 64, of Zanesville, died on Monday, July 4, 2022 at his home. He was born March 3, 1958, a son of the late Floyd F. and Beatrice Robinson Tyo Sr. He enjoyed watching The Ohio State Buckeyes, Pittsburgh Steelers and loved his cats.

He is survived by two daughters, Mindy (Jason) Kokensparger and Melissa...

Jun 29, 2022

Carol Stuart, 99, of Zanesville, died at 8:02 A.M. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Primrose, Zanesville. She was born August 28, 1922 in Milan, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Paul Carl and Doris Wellman Filter. She was a faithful member of Grace United Methodist Church since 1956. After graduating high school in 1940, she went on to...

Jun 27, 2022

Fay Starkey, 88, of Zanesville, died at 9:20 P.M. on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Altercare of Coshocton. She was born January 11, 1934, in Marietta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Denver L. and Myrtle E. Edwards Gorrell. Fay loved her candy and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She was a...

Jun 21, 2022

Patricia “Patty” Hoffer, 75, of Zanesville, died at 1:37 P.M. Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Genesis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in 1946 in Zanesville, a daughter to the late Albert and Margaret Church Malone.  She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, a 1964 graduate of Zanesville High School, and a member of...

Jun 21, 2022

Genevieve L. Long, 100, of Zanesville, died on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 25, 1921, a daughter of the late George and Caroline Stolarz Kluk. She was a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She loved her flowers but loved her children and grandchildren even more and her grandchildren...

Jun 21, 2022

Beulah A. Pritchard, 97, of Zanesville, died at 5:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her home. She was born August 2, 1924 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Weiland) Rodgers. Beulah was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and worked for Nichol’s Restaurant and was a member of VFW Ladies Auxillary.

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