Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Oct 26, 2023

Joseph W. “Joe” Bauer, 83, of Zanesville, died at 10:06 A.M. on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville.  He was born January 21, 1940, in Zanesville, son of the late Raymond D. and Etta L. (Doyle) Bauer. Joe served his country during the Vietnam War era in the United States Army, he was a self-employed contractor,...

Oct 24, 2023

Edward J. “Big Ed” Harper, 69, of Zanesville, died at 12:44 P.M. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House.  He was born January 8, 1954, in Zanesville, son of Beulah (Bronkar) Harper and the late James Harper. Ed worked for Ohio Machinery and Harper’s Dyna-Kleen, he was a member of the First Baptist Church, South Zanesville, where...

Oct 23, 2023

Patricia M. Bauer, 81, of Zanesville, passed away at 1:38 A.M. on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.  She was born April 21, 1942, in Toronto, Ohio, daughter of the late Rudolph P. and Mildred (Donahue) Thomas. Pat retired from the Lear Corporation (Essex), she loved nature, flowers, hummingbirds and was an avid gardener. Patricia loved her...

Oct 21, 2023

Sue Richardson, 86, of Zanesville, died at 6:45 A.M. on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Clay Gardens Place surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 16, 1937, in Logan, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Violet (Emerick) Squire. She was a member of the Maranatha Bible Church and worked at Brockway Glass. Sue was a...

Oct 18, 2023

Sandra S. (Scott) LeCocq, 83, of Zanesville died at 2:17 A.M. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Highland Oaks Health Center, McConnelsville.  She was born April 25, 1940 in Zanesville, daughter of the late Frank R. and Harriett (Carlow) Scott. Sandra worked as a manager and co-owner of the Zanesville Travel Lodge from 1972-1999, she delivered home meals for...

Oct 16, 2023

Beau T. Sandbrink, 39, of Zanesville, died on Monday, October 16, 2023, at home.  He was born September 4, 1984, in Newark, son of Jeff (Marie) Sandbrink and Nancy (McNicholl) Sandbrink. Beau was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School class of 2003, and graduated from the culinary program at Zane State College. He went on to work as Sous...

Oct 15, 2023

Florence M. Spencer, 72, of Zanesville, died at 2:57 P.M. on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Genesis Hospital. She was born December 12, 1950, in Newark, a daughter of the late Howard and Stella (Buchanan) Whitcraft. She had worked as a Pre-School Teacher with Leads Head Start, at the Licking County Agency, and Newark Resident Homes. Florence was...

Oct 15, 2023

Cleta Mae Bolen, 91, of South Zanesville, died October 15, 2023, at The Oaks at Bethesda, surrounded by her family. Cleta was born to Cecil Raymond and Grace (Bolsover) Brauneller on January 8, 1932, in Wabash, Indiana. She graduated from Wabash High School in 1950, and from Warner Beauty College in Ft. Wayne. She married Granvil "Shorty" Bolen on...

Oct 12, 2023

Allen Holt “Shug” Picklesimer, 93, of Zanesville, died at 1:09 A.M. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville.  He was born September 14, 1930, in Paintsville, KY., a son of the late Oakley and Mallie (Hitchcock) Picklesimer. Allen proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and worked as an electronic technician at the...

Oct 11, 2023

Daniel A. Blackford, 76, of Zanesville, died at 12:48 P.M. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.  He was born December 28, 1946, in Zanesville, a son of the late Roy E. and Wilma G. (King) Blackford.  Daniel was a veteran of the United States Army, and worked as a supervisor for thirty years at the Lear...

Oct 3, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Pusz, 79, of Zanesville, died at 2:34 A.M. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville.  He was born February 26, 1944, in Cleveland, OH, son of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Trochimowicz) Pusz. Gerald was Catholic by faith, and a Veteran of the United States Air Force proudly serving with the 497th Reconnaissance...

Oct 2, 2023

Michael L. Arnett, 73, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, at 12:41 P.M. on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.  He was born July 1, 1950, in Cambridge, son of the late Charles “Chas” and Elaine (McVicker) Arnett. Michael retired as a State Trooper at OSHP after twenty-eight years, then became the transportation supervisor...

Sep 30, 2023

Robert K. Wilson, 85, of Zanesville, died on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House.  He was born September 26, 1938 in Pomroy, Ohio.

Per Robert’s wishes a cremation will be performed under the direction of the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE

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Sep 27, 2023

Verna Ruth (Bertram) Coward, 79, of Newark, died at 5:20 A.M. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Genesis Hospital.  She was born February 14, 1944, in Platteville, WI. a daughter of the late Earnest and Leona (Schiffman) Bertram.

She is survived by one son, Craig Coward; a daughter, Carolee Murray; four grandchildren, Tyler Coward, David Coward, Josh...

Sep 23, 2023

Chad Abraham Mitchell, 53, of Nashport, Ohio left this earth on Saturday, September 23rd. A friend to many, and loved by all, Chad is survived by his loving partner, Brenton Baker, his mother, Carol (Bob) Kimble, grandmother Fern Harrison, sister Caren (Jim) Maniaci, and brothers Charles “Aaron” Mitchell and Chris (Shannon) Mitchell, stepsons Breck and Brady Baker, nephews Ian...

Sep 22, 2023

Harry R. “Buzz” Mossburg III, 55, of Zanesville, died at 11:28 A.M. on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Altercare of Zanesville.  He was born August 8, 1968, in Washington, PA., a son of the late Harry R. Mossburg Jr. and Linda (Sloneker) Mossburg. Harry was a machine operator for Ballas Co. and an avid fan of the Pittsburg Steelers....

Sep 21, 2023

Ty J. Dierkes, 60, of Zanesville, longtime area Funeral Director, died at 5:12 A.M. on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 28, 1963, in Wheeling W.V., a son of Janice (Hiestand) Dierkes and the late Joe G. Dierkes. Ty graduated from River High School class of 1981, attended Ohio University...

Sep 18, 2023

Howard Elmer Sweitzer, 88, of Zanesville, died at 10:10 A.M. on Monday, September 18, 2023, at his Veteran’s Home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 6, 1934 in Pittsburgh P.A., son of the late Howard Fredrick and Evelyn (Winehaus) Sweitzer. Howard was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

He is survived by...

Sep 15, 2023

Kathy D. Carroll, 69, of Zanesville, died at 7:43 P.M. on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born October 10, 1953, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late James A. and Ruth L. (Barnhart) Carroll. She was a member of the Westwood Baptist Church, enjoyed coloring and being social.

She is survived by...

Sep 14, 2023

Valerie Jean Kinsey, 55, of Frazeysburg, entered the presence of her Savior after battling cancer for 10 years, on September 14, 2023. She was born August 20, 1968, in Zanesville, to Albert “Bert” and Jean Kinsey.

Valerie graduated John Marshall High School of Glen Dale, WV, in 1986, and from Cedarville College of Cedarville, OH, in 1990....