Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.
Ann Huntsman
Jul 23, 2025
Virginia Ann Huntsman, 90 passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025.
Born October 9, 1934 in Zanesville, OH, she was the eldest daughter of the late Pauline Leota (Orr) and Nelson Benjamin Young. She graduated from Lash High School (now Zanesville High School) in 1952 and later earned her degree in Education from Miami University, where she formed lifelong friendships with...
Jonda D. Harper
Jul 20, 2025
Jonda D. Harper, 64, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at 9:57 P.M. on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at The Ohio State University Hospital, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born April, 28 1961, in Jacksonville, FL., a daughter of the late John Edwin and Ruby Jewell (Perkins) Grimes. Jonda worked in retail marketing and was a dedicated wife,...
Philip Michael Dailey
Jul 20, 2025
Philip Michael Dailey, 84, of Zanesville, died at 8:13 A.M. on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Genesis Hospital CCU. He was born June 12, 1941, in Zanesville, a son of the late Hazlett and Margaret (Bateson) Dailey. Philip worked in maintenance at Rockwell International, he was a member of the Eagles, a Union Representative and former president of UAW #1037....
Gloria J. Morris
Jul 17, 2025
Gloria J. Morris, 78, of New Concord, died at 11:20 am on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at The Beckett House in New Concord. She was born August 29, 1946, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Thomas F. and Betty (Market) Wharton. During her time working at Muskingum College, she became a “house mom” to so many young men who...
Fredrick "Allen" Howard
Jul 16, 2025
Fredrick “Allen” Howard, 86, of Zanesville, died at 5:12 P.M. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at The Oaks at Bethesda. He was born June 24, 1939, in Chandlersville, Ohio, a son of the late Harry V. and Esther (Cooper) Howard. Allen was a handyman and worked for the family construction business. He was a Christian by faith. He was a...
Betty Lee MacDonald
Jul 10, 2025
Betty Lee MacDonald, 92, of Zanesville, died at 8:15 pm on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Genesis Hospice Morrison House. She was born August 10, 1932, in Ellwood City, PA, a daughter of the late Norman Harold and Nellie L. (Newton) Boots. She married Gene L. MacDonald on July 14, 1951. They were married 65 years until his death in...
Betsy J. Russi
Jul 10, 2025
Betsy J. Russi, 85, of Zanesville, died at 1:48 A.M. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 19, 1940, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Harold and Mary M. (Fisher) Mercer. Betsy earned her Bachelor’s Degree and worked as an occupational therapist. She found joy in the arts through painting,...
Dana Merrill McKean
Jul 8, 2025
Dana Merrill McKean, A resident of Duncan Falls, Ohio; was born August 19, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio. He was the son of Stanley Charles McKean of Gallipolis and Roberta Claudia (Richardson) McKean of Byesville. He passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, with his wife, Mary Lou by his side on the 8th day of July, in the year of...
Virginia Lea Hildreth
Jul 7, 2025
Virginia Lea (Beck) Hildreth, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. Known fondly as Ginny, she was a longtime resident of Zanesville for the last 37 years, previously living in several other Ohio cities.
Born on March 8, 1933 along with her "womb-mate" and twin sister Vivian in Goshen, Indiana, she enjoyed many happy experiences with her family. She...
Donald Eugene Moore
Jul 6, 2025
Donald Eugene Moore, 95, of Zanesville, died at 9:23 am on Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born January 5, 1930, in Barnesville, OH, a son of the late Charles Edward and Sarah (Higgenbotham) Moore. Donald was employed by United Technologies for many years, and had proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He...
Dean A. Baughman
Jul 5, 2025
Dean A. Baughman, 96, a lifelong resident of Zanesville, left his earthly body and his spirit entered God’s Kingdom in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 5th, 2025. Dean was born August 7, 1928, to the late Orville L. and Thelma (Marshall) Baughman at his parent’s home, which still stands today. He graduated from the Old Lash High School....
Melissa L. Sherfy
Jul 3, 2025
Melissa L. Sherfy, 59, of Zanesville, died at 10:21 P.M. on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Genesis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 22, 1966, in Zanesville, a daughter of Dave Sherfy and the late Mary (Seevers) Sherfy. Melissa loved music, concerts and racing, especially NASCAR and her favorite driver #9 Chase Elliott. She was an...
Margaret E. "Peg" Spiker
Jun 25, 2025
Margaret E. “Peg” Spiker, 86, of Zanesville, died at 8:29 A.M. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at home. She was born July 16, 1938, in Meigsville Township, a daughter of the late Chester E. and Evelyn O. (Patterson) Roberts. Peg was a member of the McKendree Methodist Church and the Genealogy Societies in Muskingum and Morgan counties. She found joy...
Leland R. Wickham
Jun 23, 2025
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Leland R. Wickham, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather and proud World War II veteran, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on June 23, 2025, at the age of 98.
Born on June 7, 1927, in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of the late James and Hattie...
Rev. James Reginald Martin
Jun 23, 2025
Rev. James “Reg” Reginald Martin, 88, of Zanesville, died at 7:32 P.M. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born December 2, 1936, in Edneyville, North Carolina, a son of the late William A. and Mabel Jane (Jackson) Martin. Reg attended college at Berea College in Kentucky and later graduated from Andover Newton...
Cathy Ann Powell
Jun 22, 2025
Cathy Ann Powell, 70, of Zanesville, died at 11:40 P.M. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Altercare of Zanesville. She was born May 17, 1955, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Robert and Bonnie (Mount) Hayes. Cathy worked as a hair dresser and was a long time member of the Eastern Star. She loved making cards and crafts and...
Brenda Lee Moran
Jun 20, 2025
Brenda L. Moran, 78, of Zanesville, died June 20, 2025, at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born on September 9, 1946, to the late Charles L. Phillips and late Margie M. Appis. Brenda retired from Kroger’s in Heath several years ago and spent her retirement years feeding the deer, squirrels, and birds. She loved to tell people...
Linda June Gill
Jun 19, 2025
Linda June Gill, 80, of Dresden, died at 7:27 A.M. on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 15, 1944, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Eloise Faye Drake. Linda loved to bake and enjoyed mowing her grass and tending to her garden. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren....
Kris L. Taylor
Jun 18, 2025
Kris L. Taylor, 65, of Zanesville, died at 12:17 am on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Genesis Hospital in the loving presence of her family. She was born October 12, 1959, a daughter of the late James P. Jr and June Pauline (Woodard) Stowers. Kris could often be found feeding the neighborhood cats, hunting for antiques, savoring a coffee, or...
Doris Marie Fritz
Jun 13, 2025
Doris Marie Fritz, 67, of Zanesville, died at 7:29 P.M. on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Willow Haven, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 19, 1957, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Guy Herbert and Betty (Dunffee) Cain. She was an avid collector and enjoyed coloring books, playing the lottery and fishing
She is survived by a...
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