Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Dec 11, 2021

Sue Leake, 80, of Zanesville, died at 7:09 P.M. on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at The Oaks at Northpointe, Zanesville. She was born September 1, 1941, a daughter of the late William R. and Anna L. Bowen Young. Sue worked at Dr. Jackson’s Dental Office, was a candy striper volunteer, worked in the cafeteria and worked in Radiology all...

Dec 10, 2021

Dianna L. Farnsworth, 57, Malta, Ohio, died at 1:00pm on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was April 21, 1964 in Tampa FL, a daughter of the late Rodney and Francine Richie Hamilton.

Surviving are her husband Allen Farnsworth and her son Allen Farnsworth II.

No calling hours or services will be...

Dec 10, 2021

Annabelle Gray, 92, of New Lexington, died at 2:35 A.M. Friday, December 10, 2021 at SKLD of New Lexington. She was born October 10, 1929 in Crooksville, a daughter of the late Orville and Ethel Ferguson Hoops. She had been an Inspector for Bryant Carriers.

Surviving are two sons, Rusty (Patty) Gray and Rick (Lee) Gray; three...

Dec 9, 2021

Donald E. Winland, 91, of Zanesville, died at 1:54 A.M. on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at The Oaks at Bethesda. He was born July 17, 1930 in Zanesville,a son of the late Walter Sr. and Rosella Barnett Winland. He was a well-known for Winland’s Body Shop, liked to golf and watch all the kids in the family at anything...

Dec 8, 2021

Lily E. Fisher, five months, gained her wings on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus. She was born June 30, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville a daughter of Asa L. Saxton and Madisyn R. Fisher.

Surviving in addition to her parents, are maternal grandmother, Beth Rogers; paternal grandparents, Angela and Shawn Saxton; maternal great...

Dec 6, 2021

Richard L. Spring, 87, of Nashport, died Monday evening, December 6, 2021 at his home. He was born March 27, 1934, in Fultonham, a son of the late Howard and Sylvia Roberts Spring. Richard was employed for thirty two years at Columbia Cement and worked for Genesis Hospital in Security. He was a member of North Terrace Church of...

Dec 5, 2021

Richard E. Hildebrand, age 68, of Zanesville, died at 5:09am on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Genesis Hospital emergency room, Zanesville. He was born, April 15, 1953, in Zanesville, a son of the late William and Josephine Young Hildebrand. He had worked for Roadway, was a member of Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints. He was a United States...

Nov 30, 2021

Harry A. Nelson Jr. 83, of Zanesville, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at his home. He was born June 26, 1938, in Zanesville, a son of the late Harry A. Sr. and Clarice Mingus Nelson. He was a electrician, loved to fish and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Surviving are two sons, Randy (Tina) Nelson and...

Nov 30, 2021

Diana L. Bohn, 62, of Zanesville, died at 1:12 A.M. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born August 8, 1959 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Byron and Carolyn Morrison Baker. She was a paralegal for the Muskingum County Job and Family Services. Diana attended Cornerstone Full Gospel Church in Duncan Falls, was a...

Nov 29, 2021

Stephanie Ann Stanford, 41 of Frazeysburg, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021 with her loving husband at her side, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. Stephanie was born in Zanesville on December 27, 1979, a daughter of Martha Corbin Brunton and the late Joseph Brunton. She never met a stranger and she always had a story to tell.  Stephanie...

Nov 22, 2021

Michael A. Spellman, 39, of Zanesville, died at 10:10 P.M. on Monday, November 22, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born November 1, 1982, a son of Sandra L. Snurr Nicholson and the late Kevin L. Spellman. He was a telecommunications technician for AEP and worked for Spectrum for 15 years. Michael is...

Nov 21, 2021

Sharon K. Howell Glaub, 72, of Zanesville, died on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at her home. She was born November 4, 1949 in Shawnee, a daughter of the late Glenwood and Elizabeth Fink Howell. Sharon was a homemaker, owner of a ceramic business, a cake decorator and a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. She also did puzzles, enjoyed...

Nov 21, 2021

Donald R. Hoff, 71, of Zanesville, died at 2:30 A.M. Sunday, November 21, 2021 at The Oaks at Bethesda, Zanesville. He was born August 20, 1950 in Zanesville, a son of the late Homer and Violet Daubenmire Hoff. He retired from UPS and was a member of the Teamsters Union # 637.

He is survived by a...

Nov 20, 2021

Richard M. James, 83, of Zanesville, died at 12:37 A.M. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born October 11, 1938 in Zanesville, A son of the late Gilbert and Elizabeth Bland James. He was the Owner and Operator of James Trucking, a protestant by faith. Dick was known as a wheeler-dealer who could sell anything....

Nov 19, 2021

John W. Allen, 81, of Zanesville, died at 9:00 P.M. Friday, November 19, 2021 at his home. He was born October 4, 1940.  He was a United States Air Force Veteran and a self-employed carpenter.

No calling hours or services will be observed. A cremation under the direction of BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY has been selected....

Nov 19, 2021

Richard A. Schmidt, 73, of Zanesville, died at 2:08 P.M. Friday, November 19, 2021 at Genesis Hospital Zanesville. He was born December 5, 1947, in Zanesville, a son of the late Elmer and Daisy Keller Schmidt. He was a welder and a U.S. Army Veteran.

A cremation will take place under the direction of BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME...

Nov 17, 2021

Barbara A. Rambo Nolan, age 67, of Sonora transitioned to her forever home with the Lord on November 17, 2021 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born June 23, 1954, in Zanesville, a daughter of Eloise Rambo and was a member of the Faith Christian Center on Boggs Road. She was a homemaker, loved to do crafts, and was...

Nov 13, 2021

Twila Laverna Sagle Cater, 87, of Zanesville departed this life to be with Ralphie at 4:01 P.M. Saturday, November 13, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 20, 1934 in Roseville, a daughter of the late Elsie Fern (Marshall) Sagle.

Surviving are four sons, Kevin (Marcy) Cater, Brian (Deb Henry) Cater,...

Nov 12, 2021

Andrew Michael Chandler, 35, of Zanesville, collected his wings from the lord on Friday, November 12, 2021 Drew was born on May 23, 1986, a son of Andrew Puryear and Rachel Willett.

Left to celebrate Drew’s life are siblings, Britni Chandler, Bryan Chandler, Sean Brent, Latosha Puryear, Kia Puryearr, Stephen Puryear and Jami Puryear; a grandmother, Janie...

Nov 12, 2021

Duane Bunker, 83, of Zanesville, died at 7:20 P.M. Friday, November 12, 2021 at Altercare of Zanesville. He was born May 8, 1938 in Zanesville, a son of the late Charles L. and Katherine Brock Bunker. Duane was a longtime member, Deacon an Elder at Trinity United Presbyterian Church and retired from Anchor Glass after 43 years of service....