Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Feb 11, 2023

Walter D Davis 83 of Cambridge passed away in his sleep after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Bertha and Arthur Davis of Cambridge, and two sisters Barbara and Marnella. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 60 years, Betty. He also leaves behind a daughter Pamela Davis and granddaughter Jenna Davis-Smith...

Feb 10, 2023

Susan E. Williams, 78, of Zanesville, died at 8:52 A.M. on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Dansbury Millersburg Senior Living.  She was born May 29, 1944 in Zanesville, daughter of the late Earl and Mary Edna (Robinson) Melvin. She was a bus driver for Zanesville City Schools.

She is survived by two sons, William (Amista) Williams III...

Feb 7, 2023

Robert E. “Bob” Hittle Sr., 78, of Zanesville, died at 11:44 P.M. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 14, 1944, in Zanesville, son of the late Roy and Mary (Bunting) Hittle. He was a 1962 graduate of Adamsville High School. He was the owner and operator of Cumberland Trail...

Feb 6, 2023

Kenneth R. Houston, 72, of Zanesville, died at 7:05 A.M. on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville.  He was born January 5, 1951, in Zanesville, a son of the late George and Eva Wanita (Ferrell) Houston.  He retired from the Putnam Transfer after 35 years of service and came back to work in the payroll department...

Feb 4, 2023

Judy A. Newman, 76, of Zanesville, died at 9:08 A.M. Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House, Zanesville. She was born July 19, 1946, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Clyde and Lena (Kennedy) Shipman. She was a member of the Union Tabernacle Church, loved her family, enjoyed cooking and was an avid shopper.

Surviving...

Feb 1, 2023

Mark D. Baldy, 63, of Roseville, died at 12:20 P.M. Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital, Selma Markowitz Hospice, and Newark. He was born October 15, 1959, in Zanesville a son of the late Henry and Ruby (Southwick) Baldy. He had worked for the Perry Metropolitan Housing Authority and the Perry State Forest.

Surviving are...

Jan 29, 2023

Robert R. Stotts, 60, of Zanesville, died at 11:20 P.M. on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House.  He was born September 23, 1962, in Zanesville, son of late Robert R. Robinson and Florence Lashley. Robert served as a Police Officer for twenty-six years; he loved to ride motorcycles, enjoyed collecting guns and target shooting.

He...

Jan 28, 2023

Robert L. Akens, 87, of Zanesville, died at 9:13 P.M. on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Genesis Hospital.  He was born January 06, 1936 in Eccles, WV a son of the late Elbert L. and Gladys (Lambert) Akens. His family moved to Big Stone Gap, VA where he grew up. Robert Served Honorably in the U.S. Marine...

Jan 25, 2023

Pamela J. (Dunn) Aggas, 71, of Zanesville, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her home. She was born September 16, 1951, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Robert and Alice (Inskeep) Dunn. She worked at Good Samaritan Hospital for twenty four years and also at Longaberger. She was a mother and a grandmother who loved unconditionally. Pam was...

Jan 24, 2023

Charles Terry Whiteman, 68, died at 11:45 A.M. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 1, 1955, and was Muskingum County’s first baby that year, a son of the late Charles H.  Sara J. (Wisecarver) Whiteman. He worked for Peabody Coal and was a semi-truck driver who worked for...

Jan 21, 2023

Patricia Helen (Paynter) Norris, 94, of Zanesville, died at 12:47 A.M., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Genesis Hospital emergency room. She was born October 24, 1928, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Ernest and Jeannette Kokensparger Paynter. She worked for twenty seven years at Landmark and was a faithful member of North Terrace Church of Christ.

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Jan 18, 2023

Kimberly M. Pratt, 57, of Zanesville, died at 10:55 P.M. on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Genesis Hospice- Morrison House.  She was born August 26, 1965, in Zanesville, a daughter to Beverly (Bryslan) Pratt and the late David Pratt. She was a member of the Mothers of Marines Support Group, she was a loving mother and grandmother. She fought...

Jan 18, 2023

Jacob Edward Rogovin

Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 43 years old.

Our sweet son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, friend, Jacob, born, July 6, 1979, passed away at 12:11 P.M. on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Genesis Hospital.

Jacob was the loving son of Art and Toby Rogovin, brother...

Jan 18, 2023

Rosetta I. Vandenbark, 92, of Hebron, formerly of Zanesville, died at 1:35 A.M. , Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Genesis Hospice, Zanesville.  She was born February 22, 1930, in Zanesville, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Violet Wyatt of Zanesville. Rose was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church where she served on the Board of Deacons,...

Jan 16, 2023

Harry Thurman Howard, 92, of South Zanesville, died at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, January 16, 2023, at his home.  He was born September 13, 1930 in Zanesville, a son to the late Harry V. and Mildred (Pyle) Howard. Harry was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. He owned and operated...

Jan 15, 2023

Stephen G. Beebe, 66, of Zanesville, died Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Genesis Hospital after a stoic and brave battle with cancer. He was born February 1, 1956, in Zanesville, a son to the late George and Pauline (White) Beebe. He retired from Brockway-Owens Illinois with 45 years of service where he was an electrician/maintenance crew leader. He was...

Jan 2, 2023

Douglas Edgar Denton, born November 30th, 1955 in Zanesville Ohio, passed away January 2nd, 2023, at the age of 65. He was the son of Fred Denton and Clarice Denton. Doug worked as a Flooring installer and tile and stone setter, for over 40 years in Myrtle Beach. He was one of the best Tile installers around.  He loved...

Jan 2, 2023

Bobbi J. Hardesty, 53, of Frazeysburg, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at 4:22 AM surrounded by her loving family. She was born, April 28, 1969, a daughter of Robert Bowers and Alma Reeves, she worked at DK Manufacturing for 12 years. Bobbi was a devout Michigan fan and loved to bake.

She is survived by a husband...

Dec 27, 2022

Frank Galligher, Age 90 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the Oaks at Bethesda in Zanesville. He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War and retired from General Electric.

He is survived by his son Frank Galligher along with multiple grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in...

Dec 23, 2022

ZANESVILLE: Dortha Blair Hamilton, model, artist, interior designer and local TV personality, died December 23rd, 2022 at age 96.  She was born July 13, 1926 in Royalton, Kentucky, the daughter of Elmer and Anna Prudence Blair. She attended Grove City High School where she met, and later married, Robert “Bob” Hamilton to whom she was married for 69 years. ...