Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Sep 21, 2021

Esther Lee Mirvis, 101, of Columbus, died at 4:53 AM, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Kensington Place, Columbus. She was born March 25, 1920 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Michael and Tillie Shenker Schahet. Esther retired from RG Barry Corporation after 14 years of service. She was a member of Beth Abraham Synagogue.

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Sep 20, 2021

Bernard “Bud” J. Tharp, of Zanesville, died at 9:37P.M. Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home.  He was born April 11, 1940, in Zanesville, a son of the late Ronald and Velvie Severance Tharp.  He was the owner and operator of Bud’s Auto Parts, Bud’s Auto Sales in Zanesville and McConnelsville, and B&R Furniture in McConnelsville.

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Sep 17, 2021

John Charles Fortner, 48, of Zanesville, passed away at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH on Friday, September 17th from injuries caused by an automobile accident. John has always been passionate about saving lives and because of his organ donation several people received the gift of life. He was born to John Fortner and Donna Ackerman, May 19th, 1973,...

Sep 16, 2021

Rita Jane Krouskoupf, 90, of Zanesville, died at 10:17 P.M. on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born September 21, 1930, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Ernest William and Alice Violet (Rarick) Northrup. She was a nurse and retired from Bethesda Hospital after over fifty years of service.

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Sep 11, 2021

William “Bill” Keith Rambo II, 64, of Zanesville, went home to be with the Lord, “Thank You Jesus”, at 8:50 P.M. Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Cedar Hill Care Center, Zanesville. He was born October 1, 1956 in Zanesville, a son of the late William K. and Betty J. (Mason) Rambo. He retired from Ballas Egg after nearly thirty...

Sep 3, 2021

Delsie C. Woods, 89, of Mount Perry, died on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 8:06 A.M. at Continuing Healthcare at Cedar Hills, Zanesville. She was born September 14, 1931 in Virginia, a daughter of the late John W. and Wrennie M Harris Wright. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to...

Sep 2, 2021

Sydney Leigh McHugh passed away September 2, 2021 at the age of 70. She leaves two sisters: Lindsay Ann Zierolf (Robert) and Patricia Elizabeth Friel; a niece: Gretchen Marie Zierolf; and many cousins.

Roy H. Friel and M. Jane Friel welcomed Sydney Leigh into the world on June 19, 1951 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, OH....

Sep 2, 2021

Charles V. Delancey, 91, of Coshocton, died at 8:35 P.M. Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Signature Healthcare of Coshocton.  He was born March 31, 1930 in Coshocton, Ohio a son of the late Warren H. and Ruth Gay Delancey.  Charles served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from GE in Coshocton after 40 years.

Sep 1, 2021

Doris Dike Talbot, 95, of Springfield, Ohio (Formerly of Zanesville) died at 5:20 A.M. Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Springfield Masonic Community Home.  She was born December 10, 1925 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Lane and Bernice Tompkins (Dike). Doris was a homemaker and also retired from Kelly Services.  She was a member of Central Trinity United...

Aug 31, 2021

Evelyn DiVincenzo, 98 of Zanesville, died at 4:51am Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Altercare of Zanesville.  She was born April 1, 1923 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Peter Polis.  Evelyn was a homemaker and a member of New Hope Full Gospel Church and St. Thomas Catholic Church.

Surviving are two sons, Joseph...

Aug 30, 2021

Debra Yvonne Blanton, 71, of Chandlersville, died at 3:21 PM, Monday, August 30, 2021 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born November 29, 1949, in Dover, Ohio a daughter of the late Bernard R. and Donna J. Redman Mohler. Debra worked for Essex Wire, was well known working at Nicol’s Restaurant as the “pie lady” and retired from...

Aug 19, 2021

Suzanne B. “Sue” Brauning, 87, of Nashport, died at 3:15 P.M. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 14, 1934 in Falls View, WV, a daughter of the late Horace and Mildrid Fadum Brown. Sue was a graduate of Mather College, Case Western University where she graduated with a degree...

Aug 14, 2021

Paul R. Ross, 76, of Zanesville, died at 7:30 A.M. Saturday, August 14, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 8, 1945 in Zanesville, a son of the late Lewis and Sarah Lucille Riggle Ross. He was the co-owner and operator of Ross IGA for 54 years. Paul was a member of Coburn United Methodist Church,...

Aug 11, 2021

Gloria Jean Oliver Radcliffe Swingle, 95, of Zanesville, died at 5:15 P.M. Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Helen Purcell Home. She was born December 10, 1925, in Muskingum County, a daughter of the late Millard B. and Virginia M. (Harbert) Oliver. She was a 1944 graduate of Adamsville High School and a member of Central Trinity United Methodist Church....

Aug 8, 2021

Fabian L. Morrison, 52, of Zanesville, died at 2:17 P.M. Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Genesis Hospital emergency room. He was born May 25, 1969 in Cambridge, a son of Clemence Larry and Judy K. Traylor Morrison of Cambridge. Fabian was a loving son, brother and uncle who loved his family very much. He was an avid Fisherman and...

Aug 6, 2021

Thomas W. Hudson, Sr. 66, of New Concord, went to be with the Lord, August 6, 2021. He was born October 9, 1954, a son of the late Truman and Edith (Schimmel) Hudson. Tom attended Cambridge High School. After 40 plus years of being a dedicated worker for Ohio Bridge he retired. He was a certified gunsmith, he enjoyed...

Aug 5, 2021

Joan S. Johnson, 86, of Zanesville, died at 9:48 P.M. Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born May 25, 1935, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Harold and Ruth Scott Todd. Joan was a LPN and retired from Good Samaritan Medical Center.

Joan and her late husband, Harold enjoyed camping, square...

Aug 2, 2021

Jon L. Murphy, 78, of Zanesville, passed on August 2, 2021 to eternal rest at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born May 24, 1943 in Zanesville, a son of the late Roy and Geraldine Bucher Murphy. Jon was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and was a U.S. Navy veteran serving on board the USS Northampton CC-1, at...

Aug 2, 2021

Lewis E. (Ed) Walsh, 64, of Zanesville, died at 1:46 P.M. Monday, August 2, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born April 9, 1957, in Zanesville, a son of Maryann Kiser Dicks. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He gave all of his free time to be with his family. Lewis was a steelworker at AK...

Aug 1, 2021

Myra L. Dovenbarger, 66, of Zanesville, died at 3:55 A.M. Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. A final farewell was under the direction of BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE.