Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.
Donald E. Jones
Sep 5, 2025
Donald E. Jones went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 5, 2025 at his home. He was born February 19, 1939, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Glenn E. and Edith M. (Lindamood) Jones. He was the grandson of the late Lonny Ray and Florance (Tom) Lindamood.
Don served in the Navy in 1959 to 1963. He...
Irma L. Timmons
Sep 2, 2025
Irma L. Timmons, 95, went home to be reunited with her husband of 70 years, son Mike, and daughter Deb on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was a devoted and beloved wife and mother. In her life she was a stay at home mom, church secretary, treasurer, and Awana leader among many other things.
She is survived by her daughter Pam...
Marilyn S. Swope
Sep 1, 2025
Marilyn S. Swope, 71, of Zanesville, passed away on September 1, 2025, at home. She was born September 24, 1953, in Columbia, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Harold R. and Virginia Marie (Roll) Hedges. Marilyn was married to the love of her life, Russell E. Swope for 26 years, who she married October 10, 1992, and was an active...
Larry Lee Neff
Aug 31, 2025
Larry Lee Neff, affectionately known as “Pap,” passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on August 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of Muskingum County, he made his home in Zanesville, Ohio. He was born in Cannelville, Ohio, to Robert Theodore “Ted” and Ruth E. (Maxwell) Neff, Larry grew up with his brothers, Thomas “Tom”...
Daniel Eugene Snider
Aug 30, 2025
Daniel Eugene Snider, 85, of Zanesville, died at 3:25 A.M. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at The Oaks at Bethesda, Zanesville. He was born October 14, 1939, in Wheaton, Maryland. A son of the late Daniel Eli and Jacquelyn (Hagan) Snider. Dan retired as a Pastor of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, where he poured his heart into sharing the word...
Robert Ralph Melsheimer
Aug 29, 2025
Robert Ralph Melsheimer, 70, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Zanesville; passed away on Friday on August 29, 2025. He was born in Chicago, Il on December 10, 1954 to Ralph and Elaine (Wiedenhoft) Melsheimer. Bob was on the Genesis Healthcare Foundation Pro-am Committee as well as the Genesis Foundation Board. He and his wife, Susan, dedicated many years...
Douglas A. Milstead
Aug 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas Ashley “Butch” Milstead, age 63, of Zanesville, Ohio, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on August 28, 2025, after a decades-long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Douglas was born on August 1, 1962, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to Darrell Milstead and Patricia Mathews Walters. He retired from the United...
Susan A. Kuhn
Aug 28, 2025
Susan A. Kuhn, 79, of Nashport, died at 10:30 P.M. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 7, 1946, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Robert E. and Elsie (Spinks) Wright Sr. Susan worked as a Case Manager for Muskingum County Job and Family Services – Child Support Division from...
Jerry S. Henderson
Aug 22, 2025
Mr. Jerry Samuel Henderson, age 85, of New Concord, passed away surrounded by family at 3:45 p.m. on August 22, 2025, at Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born on August 11, 1940, in Townsend, Tennessee, the son of the late Nina and Samuel Henderson.
Jerry graduated from Alcoa High School in 1958 and earned undergraduate and graduate degrees...
John W. Young Jr.
Aug 22, 2025
John W. Young Jr., 77, of Zanesville, died on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his home. He was born July 10, 1948, in Zanesville, a son of the late John W. Young Sr. and Clara Ellen Glasscock. John retired from Kroger after 33 years and worked for Edy’s Ice Cream, where he won the “Oldest Rookie of the Year” award....
Juanita P. Huntsman
Aug 21, 2025
Juanita Pearl Huntsman, 90, of Zanesville, died at 10:43 A.M. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House. She was born May 20, 1935, in Somerfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Gordon) Moore. Juanita was a natural caretaker and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Good Samaritan Hospital. She was a member of the...
Richard Grove Moore
Aug 19, 2025
Richard Grove Moore, 76, of Gahanna, died at 6:39 P.M. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was born March 7, 1949, in Dayton, a son of the late George Carl and Mary (Muryn) Moore. Richard worked as a manufacturer for At&T, formerly Western Electric, he was a member of the Eagles, an avid bowler and...
Ruth Ann (Holbein) Goyne
Aug 18, 2025
Ruth Ann Holbein Goyne, lost her courageous 5 year battle with a very rare cancer of the spinal cord, sacral chordoma on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Born on November 25, 1945, to parents, Elmer & Virginia (Shrider) Holbein.
Ruth graduated from Zanesville High School in 1963, and went to Ohio State University where she graduated in 1967, with a degree in Home...
Daniel Newton
Aug 15, 2025
Daniel Newton, 84, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, and their children, Kim (Sam) McLaughlin, Leslie Newton, Kevin (Julie) Newton, and Jeff (Karie) Newton. Daniel was a proud grandfather to Logan, Keagan, Lily, Makaela, Jenna, Quinn, Lauren, Cameron, and Claire.
Daniel, was a University of Illinois...
Robert L. Karr
Aug 15, 2025
Robert L. Karr, 95, of Zanesville, died at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Adams Lane Care Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 29, 1930, at No. 8 Holler, Crooksville, a son of the late Otis and Hildred (Richards) Karr. Robert was a 1949 graduate of Lash High School and served his country proudly...
Diane "Jane" Girton
Aug 15, 2025
Diane “Jane” Girton, 78, of Grove City, died at 1:26 P.M. on Friday, August 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 20, 1946, in Carnegie PA., a daughter of the late Herbert and Gladys Evelyn (McDaniel) Rimmel. Jane was employed as bookkeeper, a job she loved for M.E.G. Enterprises. She found joy in knitting,...
Phyllis Elaine Shifflet
Aug 15, 2025
Phyllis Elaine Shifflet, 78, of Nashport, died at 12:50 A.M. on Friday, August 15, 2025, at The James Cancer Center, Columbus. She was born July 7, 1947, in Newark, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clyde “Pete” and Vivian (Johnson) Lucas. Phyllis was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church,...
Joseph A. Schilling
Aug 13, 2025
Joseph A. Schilling, 59, of Zanesville, died on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at his home. He was born February 14, 1966, in Zanesville, a son of the late Charles and Barbara Lee (Witchie) Schilling. He was a Freemason and enjoyed studying history and watching war movies.
He is survived by his two daughters, Stephanie (Ryan Hill) Schilling and Kimberly (Nathan) Kosco;...
John W. Leckrone
Aug 13, 2025
John W. Leckrone, 78, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed at 1:07 p.m. on August 13, 2025 at his home surrounded by his wife and daughter. He was born May 10, 1947, in Zanesville, the son of Robert “Bob” and Sue R. (Robison) Leckrone.
John retired after 28 years as a truck driver for Mid Atlantic Canners Association. After retirement he was a...
Gregory A. Rice
Aug 11, 2025
Gregory A. Rice, 68, of Zanesville, passed away at home on Monday, August 11, 2025. He was born December 21, 1956, in Zanesville, a son of the late Robert Sr. and Barbara (Ritchey) Rice. Gregg worked as the produce manager of Big Bear in Zanesville for 30 years and later retired from Muskingum County Sherriff’s office as a corrections officer...
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