Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Jul 24, 2024

Kevin Lee Fleming, 63, of Zanesville, died at 2:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born September 28, 1960, in Zanesville, son of the late Kenneth Clair Sr. and Ethel Louise (Lawson) Fleming. Kevin was employed by C&R Tree Service. He enjoyed bowling in various leagues with his buddies and his “lefty” brother. Kevin...

Jul 18, 2024

Gary Allen Reynolds, 63, of Dresden, died at 9:52 A.M. on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 3, 1961, in Medina, Ohio, a son of the late Donald Glen and Joan Elaine (Schlauch) Reynolds. Gary was an avid Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes fan but above all, he tremendously...

Jul 16, 2024

Mary Ann Greulich, 70, of Worthington, died at 11:41 P.M. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at St. Ann’s Mount Carmel Hospital. She was born July 29, 1953, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Ann (Lippincott) Greulich. She was known affectionately to her many friends and family as Mame. She graduated from The Ohio University with her...

Jul 15, 2024

Donald E. "Donnie" Binckley III, 34, of Hebron, died at his home on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born October 28, 1989, in Zanesville a son of Donald E. Binckley II and Wendy (Rector) Hunter. Donnie loved to watch football and basketball. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. He enjoyed playing video...

Jul 13, 2024

Eloise Ruth Bishop, 81, of Zanesville, died at 6:14 A.M. on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 10, 1943, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late William P. and Eloise R. (Taylor) Miller. She was a graduate of Hopewell High School and enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting,...

Jul 11, 2024

Lois A. Lamphar, 89, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at 2:35 P.M. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 28, 1935, in Waynesfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles P. and Cleta (Harpst) Coates. She was a cafeteria manager for over 20 years at Waynesfield-Goshen Local Schools and was...

Jul 11, 2024

Elton Edgar Shuey of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away at the Genesis Hospice Morrison-House on Thursday, July, 11, 2024, at 96 years old. He was born on the family farm in Hopewell, Ohio on December 21, 1927, the son of Harley Walter and Ruth G (Kreager) Shuey.

He leaves behind two daughters, Deborah (Greg) Grove of Huntingdon PA...

Jul 10, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Anna Dolen, who passed away on July 10th, 2024 at the age of 91.

Born on November 24, 1932, she grew up in Zanesville and later moved to Nashport. She was a dedicated and loving wife to her late husband Perry Dolen, and...

Jul 10, 2024

Charles W. Colliflower, 83, of Zanesville, died at 4:13 A.M. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House.  He was born June 2, 1941, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Charles S. and Myrtle Marie (Slater) Colliflower. Charles was a graduate of The University of Buffalo at New York State where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree...

Jul 9, 2024

Annabelle J. Meisberger, 92, of Zanesville, died July 9, 2024, at 10:26 A.M. She was born August 26, 1931, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Thomas M. Jones and Velma (Handwork) Jones Burkhart. She was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church and had been the proud owner of her businesses, The Second Act and Paperback Place....

Jul 7, 2024

John Marteney Sr., 64, of Zanesville, died at 4:50 P.M. on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House. He was born September 9, 1959, in Columbus, a son of the late Henry and Judith (Sprouse) Marteney. He worked as a welder and fabricator. John loved nature and was a jack of all trades. He was Hardworking, adventurous, and always...

Jul 4, 2024

Joyce A. Samson, 77, of Zanesville, died at 6:15 A.M. on Thursday, July 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 10, 1947, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Sanford R. and Marie V. (Gifford) Goldsmith.

She is survived by her children, Tina (Ray) Seals, Tiera (James) Coleman, Tammy (Thomas) Brennan, and Craig...

Jun 29, 2024

David A. “Dave” Mercer Sr., 65, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024, at 11:30 PM. Dave was born to Charles H. Mercer and Melba K. (Gould) Mercer on September 27, 1958.

Surviving are his grandchildren Deandre and Marissa Mercer; a son David; his brother Charles J. and wife Jenny Mercer; and sister and caregiver...

Jun 26, 2024

John E. Hall, 74, of Zanesville, died at 12:08 P.M. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room.  He was born June 26, 1950, in Zanesville, a son of the late Russell and Francis Pauline (Walker) Hall. John was a 1968 graduate of Zanesville High School and was on the 1968 undefeated Blue Devils football team. He...

Jun 23, 2024

Rebecca S. (Milstead) Denton

Born                        July 7, 1960

Parents                    Howard and Verlah Milstead

Sisters                     Robin Milstead and Karen Harding

Brothers                  Steve Milstead and Howard (Gina) Milstead

Occupation              Rebecca worked at Eaglesticks and Jaycee Golf Courses and Women’s Recovery Center

Becky was a Reiki Master, Holistic...

Jun 20, 2024

Mike R. Demp, 81, of Zanesville, died at 8:07 PM on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 19, 1942, in Zanesville, a son to the late Mike T. Demp and Lavina (Holdren) Demp. He retired from Anchor Glass after 37 years, was a member of The Rolling Plains Global...

Jun 20, 2024

Wilma Maxine (Bolitho) Norris, 89, of Zanesville, passed away at 8:20 A.M. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at The Oaks at Northpointe.  She was born June 3, 1935, in Green Twp. Harrison County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Carl R. and Mildred G. (DeWalt) Bolitho. Wilma retired from the Lear Corp where she worked as an Assembler and...

Jun 18, 2024

David A. “Pookie” Mayle, 53, of Zanesville, died at 4:35 A.M. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House surrounded by his family.  He was born February 28, 1971, in Mobile, Alabama, a son of the late Albert Wiggins, Loretta Mayle and Robert “Crow” Sowers. David enjoyed playing golf, spades, fishing, food and most of all spending time...

Jun 10, 2024

Ruth M. Minosky, 88, originally of Zanesville, went to heaven to be reunited with the love of her life for 43 years, John Minosky, on Monday, June 10, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Spring Branch, Texas. Ruth was born September 15, 1935, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Denzil and Margaret Roberts. Ruth always had at least one...

Jun 7, 2024

Edward L. Bauer, 81, of Mount Perry, died on Friday, June 7, 2024 at his home. He was born October 5, 1942, a son of the late Raymond D. and Etta L. (Doyle) Bauer. He enjoyed watching football, NASCAR and was an avid fisherman.

He is survived by his two daughters, Tammi (John) Hughes and Brenda (Jay)...