All Obituaries

Long time Muskingum County community and civic leader and Zanesville attorney Leon L. Levion died at 3:15 AM on Thursday, April 18, 2019.  He was 90 years old.  The inscription on the plaque Leon received from the Village of Roseville upon his retirement as its City Solicitor in 2015 is an apt encapsulation of the great impact he brought to this region: “For his remarkable and dedicated service to our Municipality for over 50 years.  The intelligence you conveyed...

John Jay Buzza, 64, of South Zanesville, died at 10:12 P.M. on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at his home. He was born March 14, 1955, in Zanesville, a son of the late Joseph T. and Mary Jamison Buzza. He was a United States Navy Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marla Haren Buzza who died July 25, 2016. A cremation will take place with no services to be held. To send a note of condolence visit www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com , follow us on Facebook, or...

Janelee S. Thompson, 63, of Zanesville, went home to be with the Lord at 4:09 P.M. on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born March 13, 1956, in Zanesville, a daughter of Laura Hansel Shipley and the late Carl Shipley. She was an avid community leader and the Executive Director of Abbot Home Senior Living. Janelee loved to do scrapbooking. She was a beautiful and lively being who will be truly missed. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband...

Jacqulyn C. Fleming, 87, of East Fultonham, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 1:15 P.M. at Chapel Grove Assisted Living in Heath. She was born December 21, 1931, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late John Willis and Kathryn Wells Shaw. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Bethesda and also a Realtor for Findeiss Realty. She was a member of United Methodist Church of East Fultonham and Englewood United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Christian...

Viora M. “MeMe” Morris, 89, of Zanesville, died at 6:59 A.M. Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born May 25, 1929 in Chandlersville, a daughter of the late Issac Earl and Lois Dye Williams. She was a member of Brighton Presbyterian Church, had worked for Bloomer Candy. Viora loved to travel, spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and especially enjoyed family vacations with her family. She was a member of Olive...

James B. Kessinger, Sr., of Roseville, died at 8:26 P.M. on Monday, March 25, 2019, at his home. He was born November 5, 1932, in Charleston, WV, a son of the late James R. and Naomi Dolin Kessinger. He was a United States Army Veteran and was a maintenance worker at Kal Kan Dog Food in Columbus. James enjoyed making homemade wine, hunting mushrooms, and liked drinking his beer. He was a jokester, always making people laugh. He is survived by three sons, James W. Kessinger, Jr., Ed...

Doris Lynn Henry, 63, of New Concord, died 10:50 A.M. on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Genesis Hospital.  She was born on April 24, 1955 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Edward and Ruby Eppley Willey.  Lynn was a member of Stop Nine Church of Christ of Byesville.  Lynn worked nine years at Essex’s, fourteen years at 5B’s and twelve years at Kelloggs.  The greatest joy of her life was watching her grandchildren every day. Surviving are her loving husband of...

Bonnie White, 58, of Zanesville, died on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born February 11, 1961, in Wooster, a daughter of the late Jimmie Lee and Bettie Sainzlo Saffle. She is survived by three children, Crystal White, Eric White, and Robert White; and two grandsons, Napolean and Drake. A Cremation-With-Care has taken place under the direction of BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE with no calling hours...

Daniel J. Wyer, 39, of Zanesville, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home. He was born July 11, 1979, in Zanesville, a son of John Wyer, Jr. and Kathy J. Reeves Wyer. A Cremation-With-Care will take place under the direction of BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE, with no calling hours or services to be held.  

Grace Montgomery, 68, of Zanesville, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at her home. She was born March 19, 1951, in Roseville and worked in the kitchen at Good Samaritan Hospital. A Cremation-With-Care will take place under the direction of BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE with no calling hours or services to be held.