Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Jan 23, 2024

Stephen J. Knowlden, 70, of Zanesville, died at 8:54 A.M. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room.  He was born September 9, 1953, in Zanesville, a son of the late Eldean W. and Doris E. (Geyer) Knowlden.  Steve was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He retired after 25 years with the City of Zanesville Sewer Department....

Jan 18, 2024

Zanesville – Edgar V. “Doc” Friend, Jr., 94 of Zanesville, died January 18, 2024, at Morrison House, Zanesville, Ohio.

Born 29 October 1929 in Middletown, New York, he was the son of the late Dr. Edgar V. and Ruth Cowley Friend.  He was a career U. S. Army officer having retired as a Lt. Colonel.  A Distinguished...

Jan 13, 2024

Patricia M. Zoller, 88, of Zanesville, died on January 13, 2024 at her home. She was born September 11, 1935, in Duncan Falls, a daughter of the late Thomas Allen and Ruth Wilson Sims. She was a first through fourth grade teacher at Duncan Falls Schools. Patricia enjoyed reading, going to lunch with her lunch bunch and cheering on...

Jan 13, 2024

Gloria Gay Smith, 71, of Zanesville, died at 7:48 P.M. on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 6, 1952, in Zanesville, a daughter of Roberta V. Bailey and the late Elmer L. Davis. Gloria was a member of the Sharon Avenue Free Methodist Church and enjoyed camping and fishing....

Jan 6, 2024

Herbert Fries, 94, of Zanesville, died at 5:50 P.M. on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Oaks of Bethesda, Zanesville. He was born June 9, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Samuel and Anna Ferrer Fries. Herb was self-employed Taxi Driver and enjoyed sports, cooking, grocery shopping and spending time with his grandchildren.

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Jan 5, 2024

Nancy L. Fluharty Dennis, 69, of Zanesville, died at 7:46 P.M. on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Genesis Hospital. She was born March 2, 1954, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Warren Fluharty Sr. and Eloise Whyde Fluharty. She enjoyed reading and playing on the computer.

Surviving in addition to her mother is a son Chad...

Jan 4, 2024

Kaleb A. Russell, 30, of Crooksville, died at 4:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2024, at home.  He was born June 13, 1993, in Marietta, a son of Donald K. Russell and Rita A. Seckman. Kaleb worked as a roofer, he was an outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, riding four wheelers, dirt bikes and wild mushroom hunting. Kaleb will...

Jan 4, 2024

Eileen Moffo, 91, of Reynoldsburg, died at 6:18 P.M. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Brookdale Pinnacle Assisted Living, Grove City.  She was born November 7, 1932, in Zanesville a daughter of the late Carl A. and Edith D. (Jones) Whissel.

She is survived by her daughter, Carla (Tracy Miller) Jay two sons Matthew Moffo and Michael...

2024

Kenneth D. “Kenny” Lindamood, 90, of Zanesville, died at 11:00 A.M. on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at The Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville.  He was born June 11, 1934, in Chandlersville, a son of the late William G. and Genevieve (Moore) Lindamood. Ken worked for the railroad in Zanesville then later retired from Suttles Trucking in Columbus Ohio. In his...

Jan 1, 2024

Patricia “Pat” (MacDonald) Longstreth, Heinzman passed away Jan 1, 2024 after developing complications following surgery.

She was born October 20, 1953 in Ellwood City, PA, the daughter of Betty and the late Gene MacDonald.

Pat graduated in 1971 from Zanesville High School and worked at Zanesville Federal Savings & Loan from 1971 – 1978.  She...

Dec 31, 2023

Angela S. Smith, 59, of Springboro, died at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2023, at The Beckett House, New Concord.  She was born February 8, 1964, in Dayton, daughter of the late Donald I. and Dimple S. (Allred) Norris. Angela enjoyed making arts and crafts, cooking and she loved animals.

She is survived by three daughters,...

Dec 30, 2023

Kyle Ronald Johnson, 35, a proud veteran from Zanesville, died in an automobile accident on Saturday, December 30, 2023. He was born March 19, 1988, in Contra Costa, California, a son of David K. Johnson and the late Gaynel L. Johnson. Kyle grew up in Zanesville and graduated from John Glenn High School in 2006 where he was part...

Dec 28, 2023

Bernard “Bernie” L. Wheeler, 83, of Zanesville, died at 7:05 A.M. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 17, 1940, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, son of the late Arthur and Stella (Patterson) Wheeler. Bernie was a self-employed business owner of Wheeler’s HYD, he was a member of Claysville Methodist Church,...

Dec 27, 2023

Beatrice Marie Morris, 92, of Zanesville, died at 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 30, 1931, in Zanesville, daughter of the late Stephen and Hazel (Mozena) Murphy. Beatrice retired from Exxex Wire as a coil maker.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Clifton and...

Dec 26, 2023

Bradley E. Alexander, 64, of Zanesville, OH, formerly of Malta, OH died at home with his loving wife at his side on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

Brad was a wonderful husband, father, and Pop. He was the king of dad jokes, loved working on cars and motorcycles, and was an excellent cook.

Brad was saved...

Dec 24, 2023

Stephanie Fran Stackhouse, 74, of Zanesville, died at 5:25 A.M. on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Adams Lane Healthcare Center.  She was born December 13, 1949, in Washington Courthouse, Ohio, a daughter of the late Edward A. and Mary Fran (Kennedy) Stephan. Stephanie was an accountant, she was a member of Faith Life Church, she enjoyed shopping, crocheting, cheering...

Dec 23, 2023

Peter Ronald Dale Beem, 60, of Nashport, died at 11:06 A.M. on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 13, 1963, in Zanesville, a son of Sharon Cable and the late Ronald Dale Beem. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, going on rides, camping and collecting sports memorabilia.

Dec 18, 2023

Harriet J. Williams, 75, of St. Petersburg FL, died at 6:43 P.M. on Monday, December 18, 2023, at HCA Florida Northside Hospital.  She was born September 25, 1948, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Harry and Delores (Sharrer) Krouskoupf. Harriet retired from Lear Corp/Essex as an assembler. While living in Zanesville she was a member of St. Thomas...

Dec 18, 2023

Charmaine A. Ryan, 73, of Zanesville, died at 10:45 A.M. on Monday, December 18, 2023, at her home. She was born December 10, 1950, in Batavia, NY, a daughter of the late Carlton Sr. and Cecilia M. (Scopelliti) Hellems. She was a lifelong teacher, working for Lakewood Schools and retiring from Tri-Valley Schools where she taught French and Spanish....

Dec 10, 2023

Becky (Graham) Coyle, 66, of Zanesville, died at 6:30 P.M. on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Adams Lane Care Center Zanesville.  She was born February 9, 1957 in Zanesville, daughter of the late Robert and Marcella (Breeding) Graham. She had a love for her many cats. She enjoyed traveling to see lighthouses, visiting over thirty of them around the...