Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Apr 10, 2023

Jacob A. Schmidt, 35, of Nashport, died on Monday, April 10, 2023, at his home. He was born October 28, 1987, in Zanesville, a son of Richard Jr. and Geneva (Powell) Schmidt. He was really into gaming, especially Mario, which he solved at just 3 years old. He enjoyed golf and was an avid sports fan, supporting the Cleveland...

Apr 10, 2023

Michael G. Scott, 79, of Zanesville, died, Monday, April 10, 2023, at 7:14 P.M. at the Oaks of Bethesda. He was born January 2, 1944, in Zanesville, a son to Charles W. and Margaret E. (Dawson) Scott. Michael was a self-employed building contractor, an active member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and deeply loved his family.

He...

Apr 9, 2023

Rosalind J.C. Hancock, 83, of Zanesville, died at 11:37 A.M. on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 30, 1940 in Columbus, a daughter of the late James and Edith (Brown) Hancock. Rosalind loved to crochet and enjoyed spending time with her children.

She is survived by two sons,...

Mar 31, 2023

Vice Admiral (VADM, retired) Albert Melrose Calland III died on 31 March 2023, from health complications, due in large part from injuries suffered during 33 years of Special Operations military service to the United States of America. Bert was 71 years old, an avid scratch golfer and resided in Atlantic Beach, Florida. He is survived by Cindy, his wife...

Mar 31, 2023

Carl E. Page “Jabo”, 80, of Zanesville, died at 1:00 A.M. on Friday, March 31, 2023, at The Oaks of Northpointe. He was born January 26, 1943, in Columbus, a son of the late Charles and Mildred (Hughes) Page. He retired as Regional Vice President from G4S Secure Solutions, the largest security corporation in the country, after over 25...

Mar 30, 2023

Mary Francis Fenstermaker, 96, passed peacefully March 30, 2023, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Mary was born November 7, 1926, in Shinnston, W.V. to Harvey and Margaret (Ashcraft) Lundell. She was second oldest of eleven children. Mary, affectionately named “GG” by many who knew and loved her, had a heart of gold, and put others needs...

Mar 30, 2023

Bonnie J. Neal, 79, of Zanesville, died at 12:50 P.M. on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Willow Haven Nursing Home.  She was born June 4, 1943, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Kathryn (Gooding) Dickson and Bill Dickson. Bonnie graduated from Philo High School. She worked many years at Ford’s BP station and retired from Willow Haven Nursing...

Mar 27, 2023

Larry George, 81, of Zanesville, died at 7:03 P.M. on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Genesis Hospital.  He was born May 5, 1941 in Zanesville, son of the late Richard and Edna (Bennett) George. Larry loved to spend his time reading and playing bridge.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ada A. (Carrender) George, whom he...

Mar 27, 2023

Laura Jane Spragg, 92, of Zanesville, died at 3:57 A.M. on Monday, March 27, 2023, at the Beckett House, New Concord.  She was born July 4, 1930, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Carl and May Keller. Laura was an avid bowler, passionate grandmother and great-grandmother, competitive card player, and had an adventurous spirit.

She is...

Mar 25, 2023

Carl Jeffrey "Jeff" Stitt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, coach, and teacher, passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on March 25, 2023, at Dublin Glenn Memory Center, Dublin, OH. Jeff was born in Zanesville, OH to parents Robert and Virginia (Boyer) Stitt. Jeff was as kind as he was tall, touching the lives of countless individuals in his...

Mar 21, 2023

Twila (Bauman) Potts, 93, of Sardis, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born February 14, 1930, in Sardis, a daughter of the late Charles and Nellie (Bertschy) Bauman. She was a faithful member of the Duffy Church of Christ. Twila graduated from the Ruth Brant Nursing School in...

Mar 13, 2023

Jo Anne Neal, 77, of Zanesville, died at 12:34 A.M. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Altercare, Zanesville.  She was born June 7, 1945, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Meloy) Hittle. Jo Anne worked as the Cash Office Clerk at Riesbeck's and retired after 26 years at the Good Samaritan ADRP unit, she was...

Mar 9, 2023

David Allan Ashworth, 68, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison-House where he was lovingly cared for at the end of his journey with esophageal cancer. He was born on January 7, 1955 at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens, Ohio. He spent the majority of his childhood in Albany, Ohio and graduated from Alexander...

Mar 9, 2023

James Michael McElwee, 61, of Zanesville, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Jim was born on May 15, 1961, in Fresno, California to the late Amos and Joyce (McKee) McElwee. He would go on to live in Illinois, Kansas, and Ohio. He graduated from West Frankfort High School in 1980, and...

Mar 9, 2023

Donna Sue (Spinks) Vandenbark, 71, of Zanesville, died at 11:01 P.M. on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville.  She was born April 20, 1951 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Donald and Bertha (Bagent) Spinks. Donna enjoyed bowling, sewing, and reading. She lived in Springfield for 38 years and retired in 2006 after working 13...

Mar 4, 2023

Stella May Coleman, 84, of Zanesville, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family at 7:00 P.M. Saturday, March 4, 2023 at The Oaks at Bethesda, Zanesville. She was born June 17, 1938, in Pleasant Valley, a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Murphy) Coleman. Stella has a strong belief in the Lord and was...

Mar 1, 2023

Everett G. Leedom, 87, of Zanesville passed away on March 1, 2023 at The Oaks at Bethesda, where he had been a resident for the past year. Born at the family farm on January 23, 1936, to Carlos W. and Thelma M. (Wilson) Leedom, Everett was a 1954 graduate of Chandlersville High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran...

Feb 28, 2023

Phillip H. Mills, 79 of Zanesville, died at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 17, 1943, in Marietta, a son of the late Bruce Mills and Kathleen Lyons Mills Gormley. He worked for AT&T for over 30 years as a Lineman, and was a member of Zanesville...

Feb 28, 2023

Richard Michael Beddard Jr., 72, of Zanesville, passed away, Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House following an illness. He was born March 13, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He worked for many years as a truck driver and earlier in life as a mechanic, even owning his own service station at one point. He loved watching the Pittsburgh...

Feb 27, 2023

Russell G. Kessler, 62, of Zanesville, died at 6:17 PM., Monday, February 27, 2023 at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House.

A loving cremation will be performed under the direction of the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE.

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