Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Aug 29, 2024

Betty M. Rodgers, 85, of Philo, died at 10:22 A.M. on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at The Ohio State University Hospital. She was born November 3, 1938, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late William P. and Clara L. (Willison) Yester. Betty was a 1956 graduate of South Zanesville High School. She enjoyed playing cards, swimming and flowers. Above all...

Aug 25, 2024

Harry William Truesdell, 82, of McConnellsville, died at 11:08 P.M. on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born March 20, 1942, in Kissimee, Florida, a son of the late Adelbert Truesdell. Harry proudly served and was a veteran of the United States Army, he was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He liked adventures and...

Aug 19, 2024

Mrs. Geneva Colyer, 88, of Zanesville, OH, passed away the evening of August, 19, 2024, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Luna Ping Phelps born April 11, 1936, in Alcalde, KY. Geneva worked at Century. She was a member of the Zanesville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Zanesville, where she faithfully attended until...

Aug 10, 2024

Crystal L. Clover, 45, of Zanesville, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born July 20, 1979, in Columbus, a daughter of Francis and Roslee (Greenwood) Clover. She was wonderful mother who loved her children dearly and enjoyed watching her kids dance and make tik tok videos.

She is survived by her husband of 26 years,...

Aug 9, 2024

Long-time beloved Zanesville resident Wilfredo “Fred” Belen, born in San Juan, Puerto Rico passed away suddenly on Friday, August 9, 2024. Fred is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betsey, also of Zanesville; son, Kory Young (Jami Brunk) of Hebron, Ohio; and granddaughter, Abigail Young of East Fultonham, Ohio.

 Fred was preceded in death by his father, Victor; mother, Alicia;...

Aug 8, 2024

Eleanor Ruth Bugglin, 87, of Zanesville, died at 5:44 P.M. on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at The Oaks at Bethesda. She was born December 28, 1936, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Leonard and Hazel (Quigley) Larson. She was a devoted housewife, mother and grandmother, who found great joy in caring for her family. In her free time, she...

Aug 4, 2024

Matthew James Brooks, 54, of Columbus, died at 12:55 P.M. on August 4, 2024. He was born April 22, 1970, in Zanesville, the son of William D. Brooks and the late Kathleen Jo (Sarbaugh) Brooks. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Matthew was a longtime truck driver and enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing.

In addition...

Jul 29, 2024

Christine Joy “Chris” Cronin, 94, of Heath and formerly of Zanesville, died at 5:44 A.M. on Monday, July 29, 2024, at The Inn at Chapel Grove. She was born July 21, 1930, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Beatrice Philip. Chris was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and a teacher for many...

Jul 26, 2024

Richard M. Huntsman, 63, died at 1:51 A.M. on Friday, July 26, 2024 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born June 22, 1961, in Zanesville, a son of the late William Huntsman Sr and Merle (Hann) Huntsman. Richard was a First Class TM-1 Petty Officer in the United States Navy for 20 years and in...

Jul 24, 2024

Kevin Lee Fleming, 63, of Zanesville, died at 2:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. He was born September 28, 1960, in Zanesville, son of the late Kenneth Clair Sr. and Ethel Louise (Lawson) Fleming. Kevin was employed by C&R Tree Service. He enjoyed bowling in various leagues with his buddies and his “lefty” brother. Kevin...

Jul 18, 2024

Gary Allen Reynolds, 63, of Dresden, died at 9:52 A.M. on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 3, 1961, in Medina, Ohio, a son of the late Donald Glen and Joan Elaine (Schlauch) Reynolds. Gary was an avid Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes fan but above all, he tremendously...

Jul 16, 2024

Mary Ann Greulich, 70, of Worthington, died at 11:41 P.M. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at St. Ann’s Mount Carmel Hospital. She was born July 29, 1953, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Ann (Lippincott) Greulich. She was known affectionately to her many friends and family as Mame. She graduated from The Ohio University with her...

Jul 15, 2024

Donald E. "Donnie" Binckley III, 34, of Hebron, died at his home on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born October 28, 1989, in Zanesville a son of Donald E. Binckley II and Wendy (Rector) Hunter. Donnie loved to watch football and basketball. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. He enjoyed playing video...

Jul 13, 2024

Eloise Ruth Bishop, 81, of Zanesville, died at 6:14 A.M. on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 10, 1943, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late William P. and Eloise R. (Taylor) Miller. She was a graduate of Hopewell High School and enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting,...

Jul 11, 2024

Lois A. Lamphar, 89, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at 2:35 P.M. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 28, 1935, in Waynesfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles P. and Cleta (Harpst) Coates. She was a cafeteria manager for over 20 years at Waynesfield-Goshen Local Schools and was...

Jul 11, 2024

Elton Edgar Shuey of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away at the Genesis Hospice Morrison-House on Thursday, July, 11, 2024, at 96 years old. He was born on the family farm in Hopewell, Ohio on December 21, 1927, the son of Harley Walter and Ruth G (Kreager) Shuey.

He leaves behind two daughters, Deborah (Greg) Grove of Huntingdon PA...

Jul 10, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Anna Dolen, who passed away on July 10th, 2024 at the age of 91.

Born on November 24, 1932, she grew up in Zanesville and later moved to Nashport. She was a dedicated and loving wife to her late husband Perry Dolen, and...

Jul 10, 2024

Charles W. Colliflower, 83, of Zanesville, died at 4:13 A.M. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House.  He was born June 2, 1941, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Charles S. and Myrtle Marie (Slater) Colliflower. Charles was a graduate of The University of Buffalo at New York State where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree...

Jul 9, 2024

Annabelle J. Meisberger, 92, of Zanesville, died July 9, 2024, at 10:26 A.M. She was born August 26, 1931, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Thomas M. Jones and Velma (Handwork) Jones Burkhart. She was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church and had been the proud owner of her businesses, The Second Act and Paperback Place....

Jul 7, 2024

John Marteney Sr., 64, of Zanesville, died at 4:50 P.M. on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House. He was born September 9, 1959, in Columbus, a son of the late Henry and Judith (Sprouse) Marteney. He worked as a welder and fabricator. John loved nature and was a jack of all trades. He was Hardworking, adventurous, and always...