All Obituaries

Joseph M. Huey, 64, of Zanesville, died at 3:51 A.M. Sunday,June 16, 2019 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. No calling hours or services will be held. BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE, the area's only crematory owned by funeral directors were entrusted with all arrangements.

Juanita R. Jones, 81, of Zanesville, died at 7:45 P.M. on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Brookdale Assisted Living, Zanesville. She was born January 15, 1938, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Rev. Louis and Clara Mae Virts Bangerter. Juanita was a faithful member of Grace United Methodist Church and had worked for Starlight School and The Roekel Company. She was a member of the Dresden VFW Ladies Auxiliary where she had served as president. Juanita’s passion in life, other than her...

Alexis P. Billingham, 23, of Zanesville, Ohio, died Thursday, June 13, 2019 at her home.  Friends and family may call from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE.  Additional calling hours and services will be held at the Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory, 722 South Washington Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891.

Franklin H. Hastings, 66, of Zanesville, began his journey home when the Lord said “Enough…come home” at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born the first month, the 12th day of 1953, in Zanesville, a son of the late Warren F. and Mary Smith Hastings. He was a lifetime resident of Zanesville and a member of Immanuel Church of Downtown. Frank was a retired mechanic and an associate at Zanesville Memorial Park...

Lowell David Myers, 81, of Zanesville, died at 12:15 A.M. at his home. He was born February 6, 1938, a son of the late Russell W. and Erma Marie Ethel Myers. Lowell was a heavy equipment mechanic for Sidwell’s for ten years and was a member of The United Mine Workers. He enjoyed gardening and planting and growing vegetables. Surviving are his loving wife, Betty J. Hittle Myers, whom he married July 5, 1959; two children, Dale Myers and Daryl (Susan) Myers; five grandchildren, Anne...

Glenn W. Dierkes, Sr., 91, of Woodsfield, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. A private service with full military honors will held at St Sylvester's Cemetery, Woodsfield at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, Zanesville.

Earl G. Roberts, 89, of Zanesville, died at 11:00 P.M. on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room, Zanesville. He was born March 21, 1930 in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of the late Alvin and Sylvia Roberts. He worked for Zanesville City Schools for 43 years as a custodian and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Earl was a member of the American Legion Post 29 and was a United States Navy Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He is survived by a son, Glen (Wendy)...

ZANESVILLE – Ralph Leroy Mast, 91, of Zanesville, passed away Monday, June 3rd at 3:23 a.m. at Brookdale Senior Living while under the care of Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care.  He was born on May 4, 1928 in Duncan Falls, the son of Lena (Wentz) Mast and Lyle Mast.  He married Mary Lou (Barnett) Mast on Sunday, June 13, 1948 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Roseville. Ralph was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving his country from 1946-1948.  He was also...

Sarah Catherine Ferguson, 93, of Zanesville, died at 5:06 A.M. on Friday, May 31, 2019, at The Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville. She was born June 14, 1925, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Daniel and Erma Newell Helsel. She was a homemaker and a member of Gratiot United Methodist Church. Catherine loved to play cards, read books, and do puzzles. But more than anything, she loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She is survived by two...

Lois P. Pierce, 79, of Zanesville, died at 11:00 P.M. on Friday, May 31, 2019, Cedar Hill Nursing Home, Zanesville.  She was born August 24, 1939.  A cremation has taken place and no calling hours or services will be observed.  BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE is entrusted with all arrangements.www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com