Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Oct 31, 2020

He called, she answered.  On October 31, 2020, at 8:20 am Norma Lee (Kessler) Polk ran her last mile home.  She was born on January 16, 1942, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Charles “Candy” and Opal (Robinson) Kessler.  She was 78. She often said, “I don’t mind my age, I just don’t want to look it.”

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Oct 31, 2020

Joan A Sims, 78, of Zanesville, died at 3:00 A.M. Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Sterling Suites, Zanesville. She was born May 1, 1942 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late H. Earl and Laura Ault Binckley. She had worked at Brockway Glass and was owner and operator of Creative Cut and Color. Joan had been a member of...

Oct 28, 2020

Clyde L. Snider, 101, of Gratiot, died at 5:28 P.M. on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born September 19, 1919 in Gratiot, a son of the late Charles R. and Mabel G. (Osburn) Snider. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during WWII and the co-owner of Snider Brothers Oil Well Drilling Company....

Oct 25, 2020

Patricia A. Payne 94, of Zanesville, died at 11:11 A.M. Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born February 23, 1926, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Friend and Nellie Rucker Roach. She had worked for Borden’s Dairy for 23 years and General Electric for 20 years. Pat was a Presbyterian by faith was a...

Oct 24, 2020

Rodney L. Olden, 66, of Zanesville, died at 4:21 A.M. Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born July 4, 1954, in Zanesville, a son of the late Walter and Phyllis Eppley Olden. He had been a bus driver for SEAT for a number of years then went to work for Zanesville City Schools as...

Oct 23, 2020

Hearl Ross Cubbison, 91, of Zanesville, died at 7:12 P.M. on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born June 20, 1929, in Bluebell, a son of the late John Ross and Alva Marie (McCoy) Cubbison. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Sicily as a radarman during the Korean...

Oct 22, 2020

Tina Marie Caldwell, 55, of Zanesville, died at 11:41 A.M. on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born October 5, 1965, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Donald J. and Marilyn (Wilson) Caldwell, Sr.

She is survived by her significant other, Dan Todd; a brother, Donald J. Caldwell, Jr.; and several nieces,...

Oct 22, 2020

On October 22, 2020 at 6:30 A.M., Crayton E. Shumaker went to be with the Lord after an extended illness. He was born September 10, 1936, the son of William C. and Eula V. (Montgomery) Shumaker. Crayton graduated from New Lexington High School in 1954. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy and went to boot camp at...

Oct 21, 2020

Gordon C. Dickson, 87, of Zanesville, died at 10:29 P.M. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born February 6, 1933, in Zanesville, a son of the late Orris and Annette (Tusing) Dickson. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and retired from Armco Steel. He was a member of...

Oct 19, 2020

Donna W. Graves, 85, of Zanesville, died at 3:26 P.M. on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Willow Haven Care Center, Zanesville. She was born January 17, 1935, in Rix Mills, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Winifred (Gregory) Menzie. She graduated from Lash High School and Meredith Business College. She had worked at the Bureau of Workers Compensation...

Oct 11, 2020

Devin Blair Snack, 35, of Zanesville died Sunday, October 11, 2020 due to an automobile accident. She was born November 29, 1984, in Zanesville, a daughter of Theresa (Delancey) Mell and the late Larry Snack. She was employed at Genesis Healthcare and a member of the Word of Life Church.

She is survived by her mother and...

Oct 11, 2020

Ruth E. Lanning, 88, of Zanesville, died at 4:20 P.M. on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at The Oaks of Northpointe, Zanesville. She was born May 12, 1932, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Edward and Sarah (Wilson) Gates.

No calling hours or services will be held. A Cremation has taken place. BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY,...

Oct 11, 2020

Florence Lucille Eck Klein, 82, passed away on October 11, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Florence was the fifth of seven children to Erhardt and Bula (Lyons) Eck. She was born on her family’s dairy farm in Chandlersville on July 12, 1938. She graduated from Chandlersville High School in 1956, Ohio State School of Cosmetology in 1958.

Oct 10, 2020

John Krecsmar Jr. 78, of McConnelsville, died, Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

Surviving are his wife, Cookie  Sweat Krecsmar of the home.

No calling hours or services will be held. Cremation has taken place under the direction of BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, ZANESVILLE, the area’s only crematory owned by funeral directors....

Oct 9, 2020

Billy J. Heiser, 82, of Zanesville, died Friday, October 9, 2020 at his home. He was born May 5, 1938, in Trimble, a son of the late John H. and Maxine (Sands) Heiser. He retired after more than twenty-five years as the maintenance supervisor from the Ferro Corporation. He was a long time member of the Brighton Presbyterian Church,...

Oct 9, 2020

Hunter A. Miller, 34, of Zanesville, died at 12:20 A.M. on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born March 16, 1986, in Zanesville, a son of Glenn and Bonnie (Jones) Miller.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Heath (Cat) Herron; two sisters, Heather and Heidi Herron; several nieces,...

Oct 5, 2020

W. Gale Poland, 84, of Zanesville, died at 4:30 A.M. on Monday, October 5, 2020, at The Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville. He was born December 4, 1935, in Hopewell, a son of the late William and Minnette Poland. He was a retired Chief Master Sergeant for the Ohio Air National Guard with thirty eight years of service and a...

Oct 4, 2020

Mary K. Francis, 79, of Zanesville, died at 3:21 A.M. on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born August 5, 1941, in Phage, Hungary, a daughter of the late Lazlo and Mary (Eros) Plescher. Along with her husband, she was the owner and operator of Tom’s TV, attended Westwood Baptist Church, and a member of...

Sep 28, 2020

Kenneth Edward Urban, 99, of Zanesville, died at 9:20 P.M. on Monday, September 28, 2020, Continuing Healthcare at Willow Haven, Zanesville. He was born August 30, 1921, in Muskingum County, a son of the late John H. and Olive S. (Riley) Urban. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving during WWII and a member of Central...

Sep 28, 2020

Rose Ann “Rose” Kennedy, 88, of Adamsville, Ohio went home to be with her heavenly father on Monday, September 28, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 28, 1931, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Dwight and Mary (Chapman) Wycoff. Rose retired from Elder Beerman where she enjoyed helping and getting to know her customers....