Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.
Robert Ellsworth Hayes, Jr.
May 20, 2026
Robert Ellsworth Hayes Jr., 77, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 22, 1949, in Muskingum County, Ohio, to the late Robert Ellsworth Hayes Sr. and Gloria (Krouskoupf) Hayes.
Robert dedicated many years of hard work as a Journeyman Operator for Owens Brockway Glass, where he was respected...
Laura Ann Looney
May 20, 2026
Laura A. Looney, 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family while under the compassionate care of Genesis Hospice. She was born on March 2, 1960, in Newark, Ohio, to the late Delmar and Virginia (Evans) Looney.
Laura was a caring and generous woman who found joy in life’s simple pleasures....
Janet L. Busche
May 13, 2026
Janet L. Busche, 75, of Powell, died at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born January 2, 1951, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Paul W. and Marjorie (Sharrock) Busche.
Janet earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Muskingum University and her undergraduate degree in teaching from The Ohio State University. She...
Sandra Lee Jackson
May 12, 2026
Sandra Lee Jackson, 90, of New Lexington, died at 6:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Majestic Care of New Lexington. She was born January 26, 1936, in Allen County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Hayden and Zoe (Long) Roberts. Sandra was a faithful member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Zanesville and also a member of the...
Kimberly Sue Harney
May 9, 2026
Kimberly Sue Harney, 60, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully while in the compassionate care Genesis Hospice on Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was born on May 16, 1965, in Zanesville, the daughter of Charles R. Gill and Linda (Drake) Gill.
Kimberly will be remembered for her contagious smile, her kind and loving heart, and the warmth she shared with everyone around...
George Archie Wilson, Jr.
May 9, 2026
George Archie Wilson, Jr., 64, of McConnelsville, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026 while in the compassionate care of the The Morrison House. He was born on July 11, 1961, in Maysville, the son of George Archie Wilson, Sr. and Laura Lou Wilson Bateson.
George was a man known for his strong work ethic, kind heart, and unforgettable sense of...
Gertrud "Bobbie" Cooper
May 8, 2026
Gertrud “Bobbie” Cooper, 94, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026 at Altercare of Zanesville. Born on April 17, 1932 in Straubing, Germany, she was the beloved daughter of Johann and Anna (Loibl) Hauber.
Bobbie was a woman of remarkable strength, talent, and grace whose life reflected resilience, devotion, and deep appreciation for the blessings she had been given....
Ruth Maddy Smith
May 5, 2026
Ruth Maddy Smith, age 95 passed away at 2:40 a.m. on May 5, 2026 while residing at the Oaks at Northpoint. She was born on February 9, 1931, in Dresden, Ohio, and was lovingly raised by her adopted grandparents, Grace LaSalle Cullins and Edward Maxwell Cullins, whose care and guidance helped shape the woman Ruth became.
Ruth lived a long life...
Thelma "Sally" Sowers
May 4, 2026
Thelma "Sally" Sowers, 93, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by the compassionate care of Hospice at the Oaks at Northpointe. Born on March 21, 1933, in McConnelsville, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of the late Clarence Willis Grist, Sr., and Leona Maxine (Carter) Grist. Sally was defined by her tireless work ethic and spent...
Alice Ann Hill
May 2, 2026
Alice Ann Hill, born March 2, 1935, passed away peacefully on May 2, 10:42pm at Morrison House, following a wonderful month of daily family visits at The Oaks. She was the daughter of Lucie Laverne and Charles Gard, growing up on a farm with siblings Chuck, Don Dale, Janice, and Marla, cherishing those early memories. On June 22, 1953, she...
Robert "Rob" Dean Bailey
May 2, 2026
Robert “Rob” Dean Bailey, 75, of Zanesville, died at 5:46 P.M. on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 17, 1951, in Zanesville, a son to the late Nelson and Winifred “Winnie” (Cravenor) Bailey. Rob enjoyed playing music with his brothers, going camping but really found the most joy...
Bonita "Bonnie" R. Knicely
May 2, 2026
Bonita R. Knicely, 98 ¾, of Newark, formerly of Adamsville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 4, 1927, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Bailey) Wilson.
Bonnie lived a life rooted in faith, devotion, and service to...
Michael Patrick Lyons
May 1, 2026
Michael Patrick Lyons, 50, passed away on May 1, 2026. He was born on January 1, 1976, in Columbus, Ohio, to Michael Leroy Dean and Kay Ellen Lyons.
Michael was a hardworking man who worked as a body technician, taking pride in his craft and the work of his hands. A member of Westwood Baptist Church, he was a devoted and...
Karen E. Morrison
Apr 26, 2026
Karen Elizabeth (Fenton) Morrison passed away on Sunday, April 26th, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan, and lived in Chandlersville and Zanesville, Ohio. She graduated from John Glenn High School in 1973 and from Ohio University Zanesville in 1977 with a degree in elementary education and a minor in math.
Karen spent much of...
Betty Gayle Van Dyne
Apr 25, 2026
Betty Gayle Van Dyne, 78, of Zanesville passed away peacefully in her home while in the loving presence of her family on April 25, 2026. She was born in Zanesville on July 15, 1947 to Scott and Hazel (Johnson) Higgins.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William “Bill” Van Dyne whom she married on February 5, 1966. She...
Raymond Eugene Durant
Apr 23, 2026
Raymond Eugene “Ray” Durant, 77, of Zanesville passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026 in his home while in the comforting presence of his family. He was born on March 10, 1949 in Zanesville to Floyd & Freda (Mautz) Durant. Ray worked with the Section 8 Housing Authority as an Inspector, and could often be found redoing his home...
Joseph Wayne Wilson
Apr 15, 2026
Joseph W. Wilson, 66, passed away on April 15, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by steady dedication, quiet strength, and a deep love for the people around him.
Born on September 15, 1959, Joe built a life based on hard work and integrity. He was a partner at Wilson, Phillips & Agin, CPAs, Inc. since 1995, and spent decades in...
Connie S. Bruce
Apr 14, 2026
Connie S. Bruce, 58, of Zanesville, died at 6:41 P.M. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born August 11, 1967, in Zanesville, to Clara Sharlene Madinger and the late Albert John Hoffer Jr. She worked as a nursing aide for 26 years and was a home health aide for Interim Healthcare of Zanesville. She enjoyed...
Bernice Marcella Rank
Apr 13, 2026
Bernice Marcella Rank (nee: Fry), 96, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away on April 13, 2026 at Brookdale Zanesville. She was born May 31, 1929, in Mohawk Village, Coshocton County, Ohio to Francis Marion and Ella Leora (Booth) Fry, the last of seven children.
Bernice worked as a cook and waitress for about 15 years. She loved playing cards with her card...
Malinda Sue Scott
Apr 11, 2026
Malinda Sue Scott, 55, passed away in the morning hours of April 11, 2026 while in Majestic Care of New Lexington, Ohio. She was born in Cambridge, Ohio on August 27, 1970 to Leo & Debra (Smith) Scott. Malinda was a homebody who doted on her children and grandchildren, whom she loved deeply.
She is survived by her son, John (Christa)...
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