Betty Lee MacDonald

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 2017. They supported each other and both had a strong commitment to the Local Community. She was a caregiver all her life, beginning with her sister, her parents, her children and then her grandchildren.

Betty and Gene moved to Zanesville in 1966. She first worked as a teacher’s aide, and then moved onto her career in Real Estate. She excelled at knowing the town and was a great resource for all things Zanesville. She also gave 50 years of dedication to Genesis as a volunteer.

She is survived by her children, Chris (Les) Smith, Tim MacDonald (Michelle) and Stacey MacDonald (Todd); grandchildren Cara Dodson (Judd), Harmony Longstreth, Mason Smith(Alyssa), Jamie Zochi (Mark), Devin MacDonald, Maili MacDonald; great grandchildren Morgan Longstreth (Max), Drake Dodson (McKenzi) and Kinley Dodson; and son-in-law Robert (Dink) Heinzman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene L. MacDonald; three brothers; one sister; her daughter Patricia Longstreth Heinzman; and two grandsons Ryan Longstreth and Shayne MacDonald.

Her family would like to extend a special thanks to granddaughter Cara who has lovingly cared for Betty while she resided at Primrose Retirement Home. Also thanks to niece Jan Supan (Jeff) for her support over the years.

A private ceremony will be held to honor Betty’s life. 

All arrangements have been entrusted to the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Genesis Hospice Morrison House at 713 Forest Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701; or to the Genesis Volunteers, c/o Genesis Foundation at 1135 Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701.

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