Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Nov 27, 2023

John Wagler, 88 (known as Johnny to his family) was born Nov 12, 1935 to Enos and Catherine Overholt Wagler in Hartville, Ohio. He died in Cambridge, Ohio, on November 27, 2023. He is survived by his son, John Jamin, his sisters Marjorie, Lois, Rhodora and Kari, and his brothers Phil, Mark and Paul, and many nephews and nieces....

Nov 25, 2023

Michael R. Wilson, 61, of Zanesville, died at home on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He was born July 11, 1962, in Zanesville, son of Jung Moo “Lois” Wilson and the late Larry K. Wilson. Michael was a 1980 Graduate of Maysville High School, he owned a successful concession business providing concession trailers to various fairs and carnivals, he was...

Nov 9, 2023

Joseph Aaron Goodrich, 82, of Zanesville, died at 6:30 A.M. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living. He was born June 23, 1941, in Pennsylvania, the second son of the late Leo and Alice (Adcock) Goodrich. Joe earned a B.A. and M.A. in Education from The Ohio State University. He spent his career in Education, having been...

Nov 9, 2023

Marilyn R. Davis, 92, of Zanesville, died at 5:09 P.M. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born February 27, 1931, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Kramer) Reese. Marilyn was a member of the Market Street Baptist Church, she was a homemaker and volunteered her time at...

Nov 9, 2023

Cecil Thurman Yonley, 93, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2023, from natural causes. He was born on June 5, 1930, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late George A. and Lulu C. (Lashley) Yonley. He was self-employed as Cecil Yonley Construction, during his working days he built over 142 homes. He was a past member...

Nov 6, 2023

Russell “Larry” Hittle (The Volkswagen Man), 85, of Zanesville, died suddenly at 8:50 P.M. on Monday, November 6, 2023, at home.  He was born September 21, 1938, in Washington Township, son of the late Walter Sr. and Mary Hittle. Larry served his country in the United States Army from 1961 to 1963, he was an avid fisherman taking over...

Nov 5, 2023

Barbara Elaine Moon, 89, of Zanesville, died at 10:19 A.M. on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at The Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville.  She was born September 12, 1934, in Wyandot County, a daughter of the late Ned and Grace (Bachtell) Kotterman. Barbara was a homemaker and a member of Grace United Methodist Church for over fifty years. She retired as...

Nov 4, 2023

Patricia Ann Dusenbery, 78, of Avon, Indiana, previously of Zanesville, Ohio, died at 10:35 A.M. on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Indiana University Health West Hospital, Indiana. She was born March 8, 1945, in Dearborn, Michigan, a daughter of the late Lucille I. (Turpen) and Alfred F. LeCocq. She had worked most recently as an Administrative Assistant for...

Nov 4, 2023

Michael Alan Dalton, 74, of Zanesville, died at 12:01 A.M., on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at his home. He was born December 10, 1948, in Zanesville, a son of the late Gene and Mary Huff Dalton. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by three daughters, Andrea (Jason James) Lane, Ashley...

Nov 2, 2023

Judith H. Cranz, 80, of Zanesville, died at 12:01 A.M. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at The Oaks at Bethesda, Zanesville.  She was born September 27, 1943, in Washington County, a daughter of the late Dayton S. and Margaret (Fleming) Hale. Judith’s life work was within the Church, she was a dedicated member for fifty years and employed as...

Oct 28, 2023

Roy “R.J.” D. Kimble, 41, of Zanesville, died at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from an underlying heart condition.  He was born June 16, 1982, in Zanesville, a son of Roy D. (Judy) Kimble Jr. and Johnna Noel. R.J. received his Bachelor’s degree as a Registered Nurse and worked for Genesis Hospital.

In addition to...

Oct 26, 2023

Joseph W. “Joe” Bauer, 83, of Zanesville, died at 10:06 A.M. on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville.  He was born January 21, 1940, in Zanesville, son of the late Raymond D. and Etta L. (Doyle) Bauer. Joe served his country during the Vietnam War era in the United States Army, he was a self-employed contractor,...

Oct 24, 2023

Edward J. “Big Ed” Harper, 69, of Zanesville, died at 12:44 P.M. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House.  He was born January 8, 1954, in Zanesville, son of Beulah (Bronkar) Harper and the late James Harper. Ed worked for Ohio Machinery and Harper’s Dyna-Kleen, he was a member of the First Baptist Church, South Zanesville, where...

Oct 23, 2023

Patricia M. Bauer, 81, of Zanesville, passed away at 1:38 A.M. on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.  She was born April 21, 1942, in Toronto, Ohio, daughter of the late Rudolph P. and Mildred (Donahue) Thomas. Pat retired from the Lear Corporation (Essex), she loved nature, flowers, hummingbirds and was an avid gardener. Patricia loved her...

Oct 21, 2023

Sue Richardson, 86, of Zanesville, died at 6:45 A.M. on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Clay Gardens Place surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 16, 1937, in Logan, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Violet (Emerick) Squire. She was a member of the Maranatha Bible Church and worked at Brockway Glass. Sue was a...

Oct 18, 2023

Sandra S. (Scott) LeCocq, 83, of Zanesville died at 2:17 A.M. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Highland Oaks Health Center, McConnelsville.  She was born April 25, 1940 in Zanesville, daughter of the late Frank R. and Harriett (Carlow) Scott. Sandra worked as a manager and co-owner of the Zanesville Travel Lodge from 1972-1999, she delivered home meals for...

Oct 16, 2023

Beau T. Sandbrink, 39, of Zanesville, died on Monday, October 16, 2023, at home.  He was born September 4, 1984, in Newark, son of Jeff (Marie) Sandbrink and Nancy (McNicholl) Sandbrink. Beau was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School class of 2003, and graduated from the culinary program at Zane State College. He went on to work as Sous...

Oct 15, 2023

Florence M. Spencer, 72, of Zanesville, died at 2:57 P.M. on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Genesis Hospital. She was born December 12, 1950, in Newark, a daughter of the late Howard and Stella (Buchanan) Whitcraft. She had worked as a Pre-School Teacher with Leads Head Start, at the Licking County Agency, and Newark Resident Homes. Florence was...

Oct 15, 2023

Cleta Mae Bolen, 91, of South Zanesville, died October 15, 2023, at The Oaks at Bethesda, surrounded by her family. Cleta was born to Cecil Raymond and Grace (Bolsover) Brauneller on January 8, 1932, in Wabash, Indiana. She graduated from Wabash High School in 1950, and from Warner Beauty College in Ft. Wayne. She married Granvil "Shorty" Bolen on...

Oct 12, 2023

Allen Holt “Shug” Picklesimer, 93, of Zanesville, died at 1:09 A.M. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville.  He was born September 14, 1930, in Paintsville, KY., a son of the late Oakley and Mallie (Hitchcock) Picklesimer. Allen proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and worked as an electronic technician at the...