Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

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...

Oct 11, 2023

Daniel A. Blackford, 76, of Zanesville, died at 12:48 P.M. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.  He was born December 28, 1946, in Zanesville, a son of the late Roy E. and Wilma G. (King) Blackford.  Daniel was a veteran of the United States Army, and worked as a supervisor for thirty years at the Lear...

Oct 3, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Pusz, 79, of Zanesville, died at 2:34 A.M. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville.  He was born February 26, 1944, in Cleveland, OH, son of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Trochimowicz) Pusz. Gerald was Catholic by faith, and a Veteran of the United States Air Force proudly serving with the 497th Reconnaissance...

Oct 2, 2023

Michael L. Arnett, 73, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, at 12:41 P.M. on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.  He was born July 1, 1950, in Cambridge, son of the late Charles “Chas” and Elaine (McVicker) Arnett. Michael retired as a State Trooper at OSHP after twenty-eight years, then became the transportation supervisor...

Sep 30, 2023

Robert K. Wilson, 85, of Zanesville, died on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House.  He was born September 26, 1938 in Pomroy, Ohio.

Per Robert’s wishes a cremation will be performed under the direction of the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE

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Sep 27, 2023

Verna Ruth (Bertram) Coward, 79, of Newark, died at 5:20 A.M. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Genesis Hospital.  She was born February 14, 1944, in Platteville, WI. a daughter of the late Earnest and Leona (Schiffman) Bertram.

She is survived by one son, Craig Coward; a daughter, Carolee Murray; four grandchildren, Tyler Coward, David Coward, Josh...