Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.
Elizabeth J. "Liddy/Libby" Kirkbride
Aug 10, 2025
Elizabeth Jane “Liddy/Libby” Kirkbride, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior, and also to reunite with most of her family, on Sunday, August 10, 2025. She was born on October 1, 1947, to Dale Raymond and Nancy Della (White) Kirkbride at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio. She graduated from Zanesville High School in 1965, and graduated from...
Rosie Lee Johnson
Aug 5, 2025
Rosie Lee Johnson, 1 month, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully, at 2:15 P.M. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at home with her loving family. She was born July 9, 2025, in Zanesville, a daughter of Jordane Johnson and Kirsten Locke. Rosie Lee was the sweetest thing to ever enter her parent’s lives. She was precious, with an infectious personality that...
Martha J. Ryan
Jul 28, 2025
Martha Ryan, 84, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025. Born on February 20, 1941, to Robert and Gladys Lucas, Martha was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She grew up on a farm with her sisters, Barbara Kolacki and Nancy Moore, and brother, David Lucas. Growing up on a farm, Martha developed a deep love...
Norma Faye Nichols
Jul 28, 2025
Norma Nichols, 95, of Hopewell died at 5:02PM at the Oaks of Northpointe in the loving presence of her family. She was born April 8, 1930 in Philo to Katheryn Moore Robb, and Gilbert (Roy) Robb. Norma loved to camp, stay up late at night playing cards (while cheating), and being with her family. She was lovingly known as “The...
Susan D. Johnson
Jul 26, 2025
Susan D. Johnson, 73, of Zanesville, died at 7:35 P.M. on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Genesis Hospice Morrison House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 20, 1952, in Zanesville, a daughter to her late father, Richard “Dick’ Lincicome and her late mother June E. (Roberts) Lincicome and her companion Richard “Dick” McCarty. She worked at Essex...
James "Jim" E. Warfield
Jul 24, 2025
James “Jim” E. Warfield, 69, of Zanesville, died at 3:42 A.M. on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Genesis Hospital. He was born July 2, 1956, in Zanesville, a son of the late James Franklin and Mary Jane (Stubbs) Warfield. Jim worked for 1-800-Flowers, was a foreman for United Technologies and Harry and David and worked in the valet at Genesis...
Larry B. Hartsook
Jul 24, 2025
Larry B. Hartsook, 86, of Zanesville, died at 1:21 am on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his home. He was born August 14, 1938, in Zanesville, a son of the late Barrett Blaine and Ethel E. (Cardwell) Hartsook. He retired after many years in Aviation, working as the Senior Technologies Specialist for Northrop-Grumman out of California. He earned his Master’s...
Ann Huntsman
Jul 23, 2025
Virginia Ann Huntsman, 90 passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025.
Born October 9, 1934 in Zanesville, OH, she was the eldest daughter of the late Pauline Leota (Orr) and Nelson Benjamin Young. She graduated from Lash High School (now Zanesville High School) in 1952 and later earned her degree in Education from Miami University, where she formed lifelong friendships with...
Jonda D. Harper
Jul 20, 2025
Jonda D. Harper, 64, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at 9:57 P.M. on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at The Ohio State University Hospital, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born April, 28 1961, in Jacksonville, FL., a daughter of the late John Edwin and Ruby Jewell (Perkins) Grimes. Jonda worked in retail marketing and was a dedicated wife,...
Philip Michael Dailey
Jul 20, 2025
Philip Michael Dailey, 84, of Zanesville, died at 8:13 A.M. on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Genesis Hospital CCU. He was born June 12, 1941, in Zanesville, a son of the late Hazlett and Margaret (Bateson) Dailey. Philip worked in maintenance at Rockwell International, he was a member of the Eagles, a Union Representative and former president of UAW #1037....
Gloria J. Morris
Jul 17, 2025
Gloria J. Morris, 78, of New Concord, died at 11:20 am on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at The Beckett House in New Concord. She was born August 29, 1946, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Thomas F. and Betty (Market) Wharton. During her time working at Muskingum College, she became a “house mom” to so many young men who...
Fredrick "Allen" Howard
Jul 16, 2025
Fredrick “Allen” Howard, 86, of Zanesville, died at 5:12 P.M. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at The Oaks at Bethesda. He was born June 24, 1939, in Chandlersville, Ohio, a son of the late Harry V. and Esther (Cooper) Howard. Allen was a handyman and worked for the family construction business. He was a Christian by faith. He was a...
Betty Lee MacDonald
Jul 10, 2025
Betty Lee MacDonald, 92, of Zanesville, died at 8:15 pm on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Genesis Hospice Morrison House. She was born August 10, 1932, in Ellwood City, PA, a daughter of the late Norman Harold and Nellie L. (Newton) Boots. She married Gene L. MacDonald on July 14, 1951. They were married 65 years until his death in...
Betsy J. Russi
Jul 10, 2025
Betsy J. Russi, 85, of Zanesville, died at 1:48 A.M. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 19, 1940, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Harold and Mary M. (Fisher) Mercer. Betsy earned her Bachelor’s Degree and worked as an occupational therapist. She found joy in the arts through painting,...
Dana Merrill McKean
Jul 8, 2025
Dana Merrill McKean, A resident of Duncan Falls, Ohio; was born August 19, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio. He was the son of Stanley Charles McKean of Gallipolis and Roberta Claudia (Richardson) McKean of Byesville. He passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, with his wife, Mary Lou by his side on the 8th day of July, in the year of...
Virginia Lea Hildreth
Jul 7, 2025
Virginia Lea (Beck) Hildreth, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. Known fondly as Ginny, she was a longtime resident of Zanesville for the last 37 years, previously living in several other Ohio cities.
Born on March 8, 1933 along with her "womb-mate" and twin sister Vivian in Goshen, Indiana, she enjoyed many happy experiences with her family. She...
Donald Eugene Moore
Jul 6, 2025
Donald Eugene Moore, 95, of Zanesville, died at 9:23 am on Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born January 5, 1930, in Barnesville, OH, a son of the late Charles Edward and Sarah (Higgenbotham) Moore. Donald was employed by United Technologies for many years, and had proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He...
Dean A. Baughman
Jul 5, 2025
Dean A. Baughman, 96, a lifelong resident of Zanesville, left his earthly body and his spirit entered God’s Kingdom in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 5th, 2025. Dean was born August 7, 1928, to the late Orville L. and Thelma (Marshall) Baughman at his parent’s home, which still stands today. He graduated from the Old Lash High School....
Melissa L. Sherfy
Jul 3, 2025
Melissa L. Sherfy, 59, of Zanesville, died at 10:21 P.M. on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Genesis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 22, 1966, in Zanesville, a daughter of Dave Sherfy and the late Mary (Seevers) Sherfy. Melissa loved music, concerts and racing, especially NASCAR and her favorite driver #9 Chase Elliott. She was an...
Margaret E. "Peg" Spiker
Jun 25, 2025
Margaret E. “Peg” Spiker, 86, of Zanesville, died at 8:29 A.M. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at home. She was born July 16, 1938, in Meigsville Township, a daughter of the late Chester E. and Evelyn O. (Patterson) Roberts. Peg was a member of the McKendree Methodist Church and the Genealogy Societies in Muskingum and Morgan counties. She found joy...
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