Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Sep 23, 2023

Chad Abraham Mitchell, 53, of Nashport, Ohio left this earth on Saturday, September 23rd. A friend to many, and loved by all, Chad is survived by his loving partner, Brenton Baker, his mother, Carol (Bob) Kimble, grandmother Fern Harrison, sister Caren (Jim) Maniaci, and brothers Charles “Aaron” Mitchell and Chris (Shannon) Mitchell, stepsons Breck and Brady Baker, nephews Ian...

Sep 22, 2023

Harry R. “Buzz” Mossburg III, 55, of Zanesville, died at 11:28 A.M. on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Altercare of Zanesville.  He was born August 8, 1968, in Washington, PA., a son of the late Harry R. Mossburg Jr. and Linda (Sloneker) Mossburg. Harry was a machine operator for Ballas Co. and an avid fan of the Pittsburg Steelers....

Sep 21, 2023

Ty J. Dierkes, 60, of Zanesville, longtime area Funeral Director, died at 5:12 A.M. on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 28, 1963, in Wheeling W.V., a son of Janice (Hiestand) Dierkes and the late Joe G. Dierkes. Ty graduated from River High School class of 1981, attended Ohio University...

Sep 18, 2023

Howard Elmer Sweitzer, 88, of Zanesville, died at 10:10 A.M. on Monday, September 18, 2023, at his Veteran’s Home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 6, 1934 in Pittsburgh P.A., son of the late Howard Fredrick and Evelyn (Winehaus) Sweitzer. Howard was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

He is survived by...

Sep 15, 2023

Kathy D. Carroll, 69, of Zanesville, died at 7:43 P.M. on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born October 10, 1953, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late James A. and Ruth L. (Barnhart) Carroll. She was a member of the Westwood Baptist Church, enjoyed coloring and being social.

She is survived by...

Sep 14, 2023

Valerie Jean Kinsey, 55, of Frazeysburg, entered the presence of her Savior after battling cancer for 10 years, on September 14, 2023. She was born August 20, 1968, in Zanesville, to Albert “Bert” and Jean Kinsey.

Valerie graduated John Marshall High School of Glen Dale, WV, in 1986, and from Cedarville College of Cedarville, OH, in 1990....

Sep 14, 2023

Martha J. Miller, 88, died on Thu. Sept 14, 2023, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Oh.

She was born on August 1, 1935, in Zanesville, OH. Her parents were Hugh and Kathryn (Riley) Spiker of Dresden, Oh. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Dresden.

Her parents are gone and her husband, Harry E. Miller,...

Sep 14, 2023

Shirley J. Walker, 87, of Zanesville, died at 6:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 15, 1936, in Pittsburgh PA., a daughter of the late George and Jackie (Bottorff) Scherba. Shirley worked for the Highway Patrol as a Driver Examiner and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas...

Sep 12, 2023

Chris D. Ziegler, 59, of Dresden, died at 12:32 P.M. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville. He was born September 16, 1963 in Marysville, son of the late David and Lena (Brake) Ziegler.  Chris enjoyed golfing and he retired from the Ohio Masonic Community after twenty-five years of services as a floor tech and was...

Sep 8, 2023

Virginia M. Barrett, 95, of Zanesville, died at 7:03 P.M. on Friday, September 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 5, 1928 in Caldwell, a daughter of the late Ray and Nellie (Thompson) Houge.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda Mallett; a granddaughter, Shannon (Harvey) Martin; two great grandchildren,...

Sep 3, 2023

Nicki Sue Campbell, 77, of Zanesville, on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at home.  She was born July 19, 1946 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Roy V. and Mary Louise (Lanning) Armbrust. Nicki was a retired sales clerk at Gabes, she enjoyed puzzles, arts, crafting and sewing.

She is survived by her son Jeff (Tresa) Campbell;...

Sep 3, 2023

David Charles Bathrick, “Big Dave,” age 55 of Dresden, passed away as the result of a motorcycle accident on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was born August 26, 1968, in Youngstown,Ohio. He was the son of Charles and Jean (Hulton) Bathrick. Dave spent many years employed by Producers Services and Shelly Materials where he made an abundance of friends....

Aug 31, 2023

Andrew W. Hartsook, 76, of Zanesville, died at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at home.  He was born September 28, 1946, in Zanesville, a son of the late Robert and Mabel Hartsook. Andrew was a teacher for thirty-five years in the Duncan Falls education system, he was a member of the Christian Science Church and was a...

Aug 30, 2023

Phyllis Buchanan, 76, of Zanesville, died at 11:15 P.M. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at The Oaks at Northpointe.  She was born January 9, 1947, in Zanesville, daughter of the late Edgar and Mary (Cain) Whitehair. Phyllis was a homemaker, a Member of Trinity Full Gospel Church and she loved to sing in the choir.

She is...

Aug 27, 2023

John W. Grotegeer, 80, of Zanesville, died at 11:12 P.M. on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Alter Care of Zanesville. He was born October 25, 1942, in Zanesville, son of the late Walter and Mary (Baldwin) Grotegeer. John was employed as a foreman at Burnham in Zanesville for forty-two years, was a member of the Sharon Avenue Free Methodist...

Aug 26, 2023

William S. Bort, 69, of Roseville, died at 1:55 P.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 31, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio, a son of the late Maurice and Virginia Brundage Bort.

Bill was one of fifteen children. After college, he met the love of his life,...

Aug 17, 2023

Barbara Ann Osburn, 84, of Zanesville, died at 12:40 A.M. on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House.  She was born January 20, 1939, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Charles William and Ethel Henrietta (Kramer) Reese. In Barbara’s younger years she loved to paint, she enjoyed doing puzzles and sending her friends and family cards on...

Aug 15, 2023

Michael Jeffrey Coyle, 69, of Zanesville, died at 12:07 P.M. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Adams Lane Care Center.  He was born August 23, 1953, in Zanesville, son of the late Terrance Bernard and Louise (Ryan) Coyle. Michael was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He is survived by his...

Aug 15, 2023

Edward S. Lewellen, 87, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully Tuesday August 15th, 2023, at the Oaks of Bethesda. He was born in 1936 in Zanesville, Ohio. He was a member of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Zanesville and a Veteran of the United States Army. Ed spent over 40 years working at Big Bear Grocery Stores in Zanesville....

Aug 13, 2023

Richard L. Lloyd, 68, of Zanesville, died at 11:48 P.M. on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room.  He was born September 6, 1954, in Zanesville, son of the late John and Alice (Deal) House. Richard was a veteran of the United States Army,  retired from ODOT working in maintenance after thirty years, he enjoyed building with...