All Obituaries

Jay Wiseman, 95, of Zanesville, passed away Friday March 17, 2023 at the Genesis Hospice-Morrison House. He was born on September 20, 1927, in Roseville, a son of the late Carl and Bernice Wiseman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 74 years, Ellen; two sisters Cheryl Rucker and Leanna Carr; many nieces and nephews; many good neighbors and friends to a dear man. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Mary and a brother Carl. Jay grew up in Roseville, Ohio, but...

Jennie Lee Zeek, 90, of Zanesville, passed away at 12:33 p.m. Monday March 6, 2023 at OSU Medical Center. She was born on September 11, 1932 a daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Paxson) Campbell. She was a very active member of Central Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sons Scott Eric (Linda) Zeek and Jay Charles (Kim Henderson) Zeek. Grandchildren Lyndsay Simon, Erik (Kathryn) Zeek, Devin Zeek, Amanda (Jason) Nichols, Evan (Pam) Keith, John (Stacey) Crosson, Adam Zeek,...

Travis William Taylor, 41, of Fultonham, passed away on Sunday March 5, 2023. He was born on November 16, 1981 in Zanesville, Ohio. He is survived by his mother Bonnita (Wilson) Taylor. One son Quintin Murray of Zanesville. One daughter Aleha Taylor. Grandmothers Janet Paxson and Bonnie Wilson. Five brothers, one sister, three grandchildren, nieces, nephews,, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father William Thurman Taylor. Grandfathers Verl Paxson, Thurman...

Margaret A. Fountain, 91, of Roseville, passed away Saturday March 4, 2023. She was born on February 25, 1932, a daughter of the late Louis and Ida Rader. She married William O. Fountain on June 25, 1950. She worked as a cashier for 40 years at Barkers IGA, a short time at Ruffs IGA, and a short time at Blackers Pharmacy in Crooksville.  She graduated from Roseville High School in 1950. She attended Maranatha Bible Church. She is survived by her children Bill and Dee Fountain, Nancy...

Deanna Hammers, 78, of White Cottage, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Mon. Feb. 27, 2023. She was born on May 19, 1944 in Zanesville,  a daughter of the late Willard and Alice Dunn. Deanna was a cook for many years at Columbia Cement and later at Helen Purcell Home. She loved reading.  She is survived by four children Lisa Taggart of McConnelsville, Brenda Smith and Karen Perry of East Fultonham, and Todd (Jennie) Hammers of Mount Perry. Three brothers Larry, Mike and Marty (Gena Ann)...

John M. Ludwig, 76, of Zanesville, passed away at 12:58 a.m. Thursday February 23, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 12, 1946 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late John J. and Rose Ludwig. He is survived by his wife Paulette Ludwig. Four children Todd Ludwig, Tammy Richardson, Tiffany Ludwig (Bradley Perry), and Tonya Morrison (Brian Patterson). Grandchildren Layne Beisser, Dakota Perry, Dylan Miller, Toddie Ludwig, Spencer Richardson, Nicholas Morrison, Courtney Bradley, and...

When you walked into Janette Elizabeth Harrington Higdon’s home, you might hear blaring from the radio the song lyrics of “Jesus, he’s my friend. He took me by the hand. Led me far from this land. Jesus is just alright” by the Doobie Brothers, or “I dreamed a dream in time gone by, When hope was high and life worth living, I dreamed that love would never die, I dreamed that God would be forgiving” from Les Misérables. She loved music (especially...

Roy W. Hina, 89, of Primrose Retirement Community, formerly of Avondale, passed away at 4:48 p.m. Friday February 17, 2023 at Genesis Hospital. He was born on August 30, 1933 in Roseville, a son of the late Edgar and Beulah Hina. He was employed as a mould maker at Zanesville Mould Co. for 40 years. He was a lifetime member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Roseville, Limestone Valley Lions Club, sold real estate for Cooper Realty and managed many rental properties. He was an avid...

    Richard Vaden Pennington, 93, has gone home to his Lord on February 15, 2023 at 1:11am after a bout of rapid spreading skin cancer.  Richard was born in Glenford, Ohio on January 28, 1930 to the late Vaden Cyrus and Hazel Francis(Taylor) Pennington.  He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Dorothy Louise(Wilson)(d. 1/2008); brothers William Lee(d. 2/1988) and George Larry(d.9/2019); his oldest and youngest children: sons, Richard C.(d....

Karyl Lynn Reed, 85, of Zanesville, passed away at 9:53 a.m Sunday February 5, 2023 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House. She was born on September 16, 1937 in Sturgis, Michigan, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Kring) Jacobs.  She worked as an accountant and tax preparer for most of her career and then owned and operated Reed Professional Services. She and her husband owned and operated Centre Supply Company in New Philadelphia, Ohio. She was an active member of the Church of the...