Local obituaries for Zanesville, Ohio and Muskingum County.

Jul 4, 2024

Joyce A. Samson, 77, of Zanesville, died at 6:15 A.M. on Thursday, July 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 10, 1947, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Sanford R. and Marie V. (Gifford) Goldsmith.

She is survived by her children, Tina (Ray) Seals, Tiera (James) Coleman, Tammy (Thomas) Brennan, and Craig...

Jun 29, 2024

David A. “Dave” Mercer Sr., 65, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024, at 11:30 PM. Dave was born to Charles H. Mercer and Melba K. (Gould) Mercer on September 27, 1958.

Surviving are his grandchildren Deandre and Marissa Mercer; a son David; his brother Charles J. and wife Jenny Mercer; and sister and caregiver...

Jun 26, 2024

John E. Hall, 74, of Zanesville, died at 12:08 P.M. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room.  He was born June 26, 1950, in Zanesville, a son of the late Russell and Francis Pauline (Walker) Hall. John was a 1968 graduate of Zanesville High School and was on the 1968 undefeated Blue Devils football team. He...

Jun 23, 2024

Rebecca S. (Milstead) Denton

Born                        July 7, 1960

Parents                    Howard and Verlah Milstead

Sisters                     Robin Milstead and Karen Harding

Brothers                  Steve Milstead and Howard (Gina) Milstead

Occupation              Rebecca worked at Eaglesticks and Jaycee Golf Courses and Women’s Recovery Center

Becky was a Reiki Master, Holistic...

Jun 20, 2024

Mike R. Demp, 81, of Zanesville, died at 8:07 PM on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 19, 1942, in Zanesville, a son to the late Mike T. Demp and Lavina (Holdren) Demp. He retired from Anchor Glass after 37 years, was a member of The Rolling Plains Global...

Jun 20, 2024

Wilma Maxine (Bolitho) Norris, 89, of Zanesville, passed away at 8:20 A.M. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at The Oaks at Northpointe.  She was born June 3, 1935, in Green Twp. Harrison County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Carl R. and Mildred G. (DeWalt) Bolitho. Wilma retired from the Lear Corp where she worked as an Assembler and...

Jun 18, 2024

David A. “Pookie” Mayle, 53, of Zanesville, died at 4:35 A.M. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House surrounded by his family.  He was born February 28, 1971, in Mobile, Alabama, a son of the late Albert Wiggins, Loretta Mayle and Robert “Crow” Sowers. David enjoyed playing golf, spades, fishing, food and most of all spending time...

Jun 10, 2024

Ruth M. Minosky, 88, originally of Zanesville, went to heaven to be reunited with the love of her life for 43 years, John Minosky, on Monday, June 10, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Spring Branch, Texas. Ruth was born September 15, 1935, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Denzil and Margaret Roberts. Ruth always had at least one...

Jun 7, 2024

Edward L. Bauer, 81, of Mount Perry, died on Friday, June 7, 2024 at his home. He was born October 5, 1942, a son of the late Raymond D. and Etta L. (Doyle) Bauer. He enjoyed watching football, NASCAR and was an avid fisherman.

He is survived by his two daughters, Tammi (John) Hughes and Brenda (Jay)...

Jun 7, 2024

Marjorie (Marge) Ellen Dorland, 81, of Cambridge, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Ohio Health Hospital, Cambridge, with her family by her side. She was born May 28, 1943 to the late William (Archie) and Mary Ellen (Bebout) Ryan. Marge will be deeply missed by her husband Harold, whom she married on September 7, 1963, enjoying 60 years...

Jun 6, 2024

Grace Marie (Mosher) Dailey, 58, of Spring Hill, FL., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 06, 2024, with her devoted husband and loving family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born Dec 22, 1965, in Tulsa, OK. Grace was a daughter of Raymond and Margaret Tower Mosher. Grace attended school at...

Jun 6, 2024

Charles A. “Chuck” Frick, 70, of Zanesville, departed this earthly adventure at 1:40 PM on Thursday, June 6, 2024, surrounded by loving family and one of his dearest friends. He was born January 26, 1954, in Zanesville, a son of the late Walter William “Bill” and Florence Louise (Pohl) Frick.

Chuck lived for the thrill of the...

Jun 1, 2024

Brandon Scott McCollister, 37, passed away unexpectedly at Riverside Hospital in Columbus following a brief illness. He was born December 29, 1986, in Columbus, a son to Troy and Paula (Bryant) McCollister.

He was a 2005 graduate of John Glenn High School and a 2009 Graduate of Ohio University.

Brandon worked in Freight Broker logistics...

May 25, 2024

William David Craig, 95, of West Chester, formerly of Zanesville, died at 1:10 P.M. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 24, 1929, in Zanesville, a son of the late William and Fern (Sims) Craig Sr. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force and was a member of...

May 22, 2024

Betsy J. Mount, 67, of Zanesville, died at 6:35 P.M. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Adams Lane Care Center, Zanesville.  She was born September 20, 1956, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Farris and Hazel (Seenes) Wilhite Sr. She worked for Essex Wire and the Lear Corporation for many years. Betsy enjoyed spending time coloring and working...

May 22, 2024

Cheryl C. Leckrone, 79, of New Lexington, died at 5:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 17, 1944, in Ansted WV. a daughter of the late Raymond and Melba (King) Peck. She was an optician for thirty-five years, she enjoyed her life by spending time with her children...

May 21, 2024

Doris Louise Sowers, 97, of Zanesville, passed away at 11:22 A.M. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Genesis Hospital following surgery the day before for a fractured hip. She was born January 20, 1927, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late William H. and Garnet (Lowry) Mohler. She was a homemaker all her life raising six children plus...

May 19, 2024

Donald Alan Parsons, 68, passed away on May 19, 2024, in his hometown of Zanesville, Ohio. Don was born on April 24, 1956, to parents Donald Parsons and Margaret (Shepler) Morrison. Growing up in Zanesville, He attended Maysville High School, graduating in the class of1974 and furthered his education at The Joint Vocational School. He primarily worked as a...

May 15, 2024

Sarah A. (Russell) Lee, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at: 4:40 A.M. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House, Zanesville. She was born September 7, 1941, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Raymond C. and Anna Margaret (Yahaze) Russell. Sarah worked as a Sales Representative for Mass Bingo. Sarah enjoyed watching her favorite college football team,...

May 14, 2024

Charles H. “Chuck” Shuster, 71, of Malta, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark.  He was born July 15, 1952, in Cambridge, Ohio, son of the late Dwight and Lois (Knapp) Shuster. Chuck was a veteran of the United States Army, he worked for Ludowici Roof Tile. Chuck was a “Jack of all trades master...