Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.
Shirley Eileen Bauserman
Jan 19, 2026
Shirley E. Weaver Bauserman, age 70, passed away on January 19, 2026, at Cedar Hill Nursing Center. Shirley was born on October 28, 1955, to Harlan E. Weaver Sr. and Ellen J. Stillion Weaver. She lived a life defined by strength, love, and devotion to her family. Shirley was an amazing and hardworking single mother who dedicated her life to...
Terence "Smokey" O'Donnell
Jan 19, 2026
Terence “Smokey” O’Donnell, 87, of Hopewell, was called home at 5:46 A.M. on Monday, January 19, 2026, at his home. He was born September 16, 1938, in Newark, to the late Aloysius Michael and Anna Catherine (Musselman) O’Donnell. Terence was a 1957 graduate of Hopewell High School and then proudly served our country as a Veteran of the U.S. Army....
Barbara A. Wilson
Jan 18, 2026
Barbara Wilson, age 89, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18 at Genesis Hospital.
Barbara was born on April 2, 1936 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Raymond and Naomi Patterson. She was a proud graduate of Lash High School, Class of 1954.
Barbara married the love of her life, Paul Wilson, in 1957 with whom she raised two children...
Alphonse Patrick Laiben
Jan 17, 2026
Alphonse Laiben, 85, of Zanesville, died at 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 17, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Alfonse L. and Mary Eva (Partney) Laiben. Alphonse was a man defined by his generosity, kindness and his deep appreciation for the simple joys...
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Burrier
Jan 15, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Burrier, 95, of Zanesville passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at The Oaks at Bethesda. Liz was born May 7th, 1930, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Ada (Weaver) Rogers, in Zanesville, Ohio. A proud graduate of Zanesville High School and Wittenburg University, she worked at Watkins Flowers, Springfield High School, and Zanesville High School, where...
Richard "Dick" Dean Bates
Jan 14, 2026
Richard “Dick” Dean Bates, 79, of Zanesville, died at 2:02 P.M. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 9, 1947, in Caldwell, a son of the late Richard Roderick and Vera (Tracey) Bates. Dick served our country proudly as a Veteran of the United States Army and worked as a coalminer...
Erin K Scott Winkelmes
Jan 12, 2026
Erin K. Scott Winkelmes, 60, of Zanesville, died at 1:20 P.M. on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Willow Haven Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Zanesville. She was born April 2, 1965, in Zanesville, a daughter of Martha Scott and the late Michael Scott. After high school Erin attended Ohio University majoring in education, she went on to dedicate her studies as a...
Henry Jacob Madinger Jr.
Jan 11, 2026
Henry Jacob Madinger Jr., 78, of Nashport, died at 3:28 P.M. on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 18, 1947, in Zanesville, a son of the late Henry Jacob Sr. and Velma (Vaughn) Madinger. After school Henry attended college for a time and then made the decision to live a life...
Maxine Barlow
Jan 7, 2026
Marjorie Maxine Barlow castoff the shackles of this earthly life and went home to the Lord on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, attended lovingly by her daughters and grandchildren. Maxine will be well-greeted on the other side by her husband Leslie Barlow, her parents Lester and Ruth Gadd, sister Mary Jones, her best friend and sister-in-law Arieta West, and son-in-law Steve...
Michael Adam Moore
Jan 3, 2026
Michael Adam Moore, 36, tragically passed away on January 3, 2026, in Zanesville, Ohio. Born on June 17, 1989, in Eden, North Carolina, Michael lived a life marked by resilience, passion, and deep connections with those around him.
Michael was the beloved husband of Robin Shipley-Moore. He was the cherished son of Terry and Marty Moore and a devoted brother to...
Esther T. Starkey
Jan 3, 2026
Esther M Starkey, left this world to be with her husband and sons. She was born October 3, 1934, to Harry & Grace Johnson. Esther passed away January, 3, 2026, at 91 years old.
Esther was born and raised in South Zanesville, but was a resident of Newark OH. for more than 60 years.
She married the love of her life, Clifford...
Helen Louise Matthews
Jan 2, 2026
Helen Louise Matthews, 92, passed away on January 2, 2026 while in the care of the StoryPoint Assisted Living Facility in Gahanna. She was born February 4, 1933 in Zanesville, Ohio to Alfred and Ada Louise (Clark) Calhoon. She was a longtime resident of Broadview Heights, Ohio. Helen was a dedicated worker over the years; she worked as Manufacturing Representative,...
Charles Richard Smith, Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
“Rick” Charles Richard Smith, Jr.
February 9, 1960 — December 29, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Air Force Veteran Rick Smith. In the early hours of December 29, 2025, Rick passed away with his beloved wife of forty-six (46) years by his side at The James at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Rick fought an arduous...
David E. Spragg
Dec 26, 2025
David E. Spragg, 75, of Zanesville, died at 1:58 A.M. on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House. He was born March 1, 1950, in Zanesville, a son of the late Eldred and Kathleen (Shoyer) Spragg. Dave lived a life of service, as a Veteran of the United States Air Force and also dedicated his time for 21 years...
Eugene R. Agin
Dec 23, 2025
Eugene Roy Agin, 83, of Zanesville, died at 4:50 pm on Tuesday, the 23rd of December, 2025. He was born September 21st, 1942, in Perry County, Ohio, a son of Meda (Weller) Agin and Clayton Agin. He was in the Army Reserves for several years, and was a member of the American Legion. He played Bluegrass music all across the...
Linda L. Jones
Dec 22, 2025
Linda L. Jones went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born September 13, 1944, in Zanesville, a daughter to the late James McBride and Rosella Harrier. She was a dedicated member of Maranatha Bible Church and the office manager at Zanesville Christian School for over 40 years....
Joy P. Kirby
Dec 22, 2025
Joy P. Kirby, 85, of Zanesville, died at 5:35 A.M. on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Meadow Grove Transitional Care, Grove City. She was born May 17, 1940, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Wilford W. and Olive (Richardson) Renicks. Joy worked as an estimate assigner for Ohio Bell- Ameritech for 33 years and was a member of First...
Charles Richard Lewis
Dec 19, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to everyone; as he has never met a stranger, Charles “Chuck/Rick” Lewis who passed away on Friday December 19, 2025 in his home after a 2 year battle with heart disease and liver cancer. He was born in Pomeroy, Ohio to...
Michael Cecil May
Dec 15, 2025
Michael Cecil May, 79, of Zanesville, died on Monday, December 15, 2025, at home. He was born December 29, 1945, in Columbus, a son of the late Harrison “Doggie” and Betty Jane (Cunningham) May. After graduating from Wellston High School Mike took classes at Ohio University and Xavier University. Mike served our country as an Army Veteran, in service with...
Travis A. Norman Jr.
Dec 14, 2025
Travis Allen Norman Jr., 17, of Zanesville, passed away at 5:33 P.M. on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Grant Medical Center. He was born August 7, 2008, in Zanesville, the son of Travis and Kimberly (Joyce) Norman Sr. Travis was a junior attending Maysville High School where he was enrolled in the Pathways Engineering program and participating in a mentorship...
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