Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Feb 18, 2024

Brayleigh M.E. McCuen, 13, of Zanesville, died at 8:12 P.M. on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus.  She was born August 14, 2010, in Zanesville, a daughter of Josh McCuen and Krystal Swartz. Brayleigh enjoyed playing board games especially Candyland, Uno, and Connect 4 and liked watching YouTube. She had a contagious smile that everyone who...

Feb 18, 2024

Constance “Connie” K. (Carter) Burns, 89, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away on February 18th, 2024, at Altercare Zanesville after a life well lived.

Connie was born July 9, 1934, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Fred and Helen (Baughmann) Carter. She had one younger sister, Jan (Carter) Lucas of Zanesville, and a step-sister later in life, Elsie Ann (Hansel)...

Feb 18, 2024

Diana Lee McGaughey, 81, of Zanesville, previously of Somerset, died at 12:08 A.M. on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Altercare Zanesville. She was born September 26, 1942, in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late Austin Fonner and Marjorie (Householder) Yontz.

She is survived by three daughters, Lori Perry, Cindy Dunn and Amy (Terry) Miller; grandchildren Sam,...

Feb 16, 2024

Vibert Ray Wisecarver, 72, of Zanesville, died at 10:16 A.M. on Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 6, 1951, in Adamsville, a son of the late Ray and Mabel B. (Rowland) Wisecarver. He was a member of the Muskingum Valley Boating Association, was an avid woodworker and worked for...

Feb 13, 2024

Kathryn E. Gravitt, 94, of Zanesville, went to meet her Lord and Savior and reunite with her family, on Tuesday, February 13, at 3:25 am. She was born on May 13, 1929, in Greer, South Carolina. A daughter of the late Ora Azalea (Turner) Wise and Walter Jackson Turner and Step Father James L. Wise.

Kathryn married...

Feb 12, 2024

William Anthony “Tony” Pratt, died on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. He was born May 4, 1950, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late William L. and Julia (Serturini) Pratt. Tony graduated from Ohio University, earning his Master’s Degree and was a teacher for 40 years at River High School and Powhatan Point...

Feb 10, 2024

Cecily Anne Johnson (Caliman), 53 went to her rest Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Zanesville Campus of Genesis Hospital. Born March 11,1970 in Nuremberg, Germany to Thomas and Barbara (Portis) Caliman. Cecily graduated from West Muskingum High School and briefly attended Zane State Technical College. She enjoyed helping people as evidenced by her employment at Adams Lane Care...

Feb 9, 2024

Pamela Kay Kinney, 67, of Zanesville, died at 8:00 A.M. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at her home. She was born October 15, 1956, in Crooksville, a daughter of the late Gerald Liff and Carolyn (Hensley) Liff Hampton, and her late step-father Earl Hampton. She retired from AK Steel, loved her crossword puzzles, and was a big country music...

Feb 5, 2024

Edward A. Payne, 82, of New Concord, OH, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House on February 5, 2024. He was born April 14, 1941, to George B. and Evalyn (Kirk) Payne.

Ed married Alice (Hicks) August 9, 1963. They would have celebrated their 61st Anniversary in August. He retired from General Electric and The New Concord...

Feb 1, 2024

Estelle Viola Dinan passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on February 1, 2024 at 5:49 am. She was born in Boone, North Carolina on June 8th, 1944 to Ralph and Verla Moretz. Estelle lived a wonderful life full of love, adventure and friendship. She got to travel the world as an Eastern Airline stewardess, loved all...

Feb 1, 2024

Jeffrey Wayne Fahner, 59, of Zanesville, died at 4:22 P.M. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Genesis Hospital. He was born April 4, 1964, in Cambridge. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Jeffrey loved his dogs, Pat and Gracie, and cat Delilah.

He is survived by his wife Amy (Podsobinski) Fahner; and two...

Jan 29, 2024

Jo Ann (Hildreth) Van Gilder, 79, of Zanesville passed away on Monday January 29th, 2024 after a long struggle with Alzheimer-type dementia. Born October 2nd 1944 in Spencer WV she was the eldest daughter of Lester and Ruth (Ogden) Hildreth.

She is survived by her husband Dr. John E. Van Gilder, her children J. Robert W. Van...

Jan 27, 2024

Darell J. Smith, M.D., of Westerville, Ohio, (previously of Zanesville, Ohio) born Sept. 11, 1930, in Nashport, Ohio, died Jan. 27, 2024, from complications of COVID-19. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Barbara; son, Peter Smith (Sue) of Westerville, Ohio; daughters, Trudy Shelley (Jim) and Maggie Smith (Gregg Williams) both of Indianapolis, Ind.; and five grandchildren,...

Jan 27, 2024

Keith “Smoke” James, 68, of Zanesville, died at 1:15 P.M. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 12, 1955, in Zanesville, a son of the late Glenford “Glenn” and Gloria (Roberts) James. Keith “Smoke” enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing with fur babies and sitting on the porch watching his hummingbirds. He was a...

Jan 24, 2024

Bernice (Gidley) Bell, 80, of Zanesville, died at 3:54 P.M. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 18, 1943, in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late Richard Sommers and Sarah Alice (Hartley) Gidley. Bernice was an active member of the Central Presbyterian Church, she was a Certified...

Jan 23, 2024

Deborah Sue Hennessey, 73, of Zanesville, died at 4:08 A.M. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at her residence.  She was born January 10, 1951, in Zanesville.  She was the daughter of William Herman Todd and Betty Jane Todd.  Debbie enjoyed golfing, bowling, working in her yard, taking her grandchildren to Joe’s Run, riding her bicycle, walking her golden retriever...

Jan 23, 2024

Stephen J. Knowlden, 70, of Zanesville, died at 8:54 A.M. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room.  He was born September 9, 1953, in Zanesville, a son of the late Eldean W. and Doris E. (Geyer) Knowlden.  Steve was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He retired after 25 years with the City of Zanesville Sewer Department....

Jan 18, 2024

Zanesville – Edgar V. “Doc” Friend, Jr., 94 of Zanesville, died January 18, 2024, at Morrison House, Zanesville, Ohio.

Born 29 October 1929 in Middletown, New York, he was the son of the late Dr. Edgar V. and Ruth Cowley Friend.  He was a career U. S. Army officer having retired as a Lt. Colonel.  A Distinguished...

Jan 13, 2024

Patricia M. Zoller, 88, of Zanesville, died on January 13, 2024 at her home. She was born September 11, 1935, in Duncan Falls, a daughter of the late Thomas Allen and Ruth Wilson Sims. She was a first through fourth grade teacher at Duncan Falls Schools. Patricia enjoyed reading, going to lunch with her lunch bunch and cheering on...

Jan 13, 2024

Gloria Gay Smith, 71, of Zanesville, died at 7:48 P.M. on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 6, 1952, in Zanesville, a daughter of Roberta V. Bailey and the late Elmer L. Davis. Gloria was a member of the Sharon Avenue Free Methodist Church and enjoyed camping and fishing....