Howard A. "Howie" Bagley Howard Alfred "Howie" Bagley, 76, of Zanesville, passed away on May 25, 2025, at his residence. Born in 1949 as the 12th of 14 children, Howard worked various jobs before finding his place as a custodian at Wilson School, where he served for 25 years until retiring due to health issues. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sandra, his two children, four grandchildren, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services will be held on May 29, 2025, at Snouffer Funeral Home with burial following at Zanesville Memorial Park. |  |
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Jeffrey Blaine Peck Jr. Jeffrey Blaine Peck Jr., age 44, of Zanesville, passed away on May 25, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. Born in Zanesville in 1980, he was a 1999 Zanesville High School graduate who worked as a truck driver and enjoyed NASCAR and dirt track racing. He is survived by his children, Asia and Cameron, his mother Twila, a sister, three grandchildren, and several extended family members. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father and several grandparents, with a memorial service planned for a later date. |  |
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Kenneth Ray Barnhart Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Barnhart, 62, of Zanesville, died on May 27, 2025, at Genesis Hospital. He worked for Sakas Inc. as a CNC Turret Punch Press Operator from 1996-2014 and enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycling, and caring for his wife Keri and his pit bull, Remi. Kenny is survived by his wife of 40 years, his son, numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and his best friend. He donated his organs and tissues, giving the gift of life after his passing. |  |
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Betty M. Murphy Betty Marie Murphy, age 93, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in 1931, Betty was a woman of remarkable strength who devoted her life to her family while also working as an LPN and owning Muskingum Landfill and Muskingum Sanitation. She enjoyed outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, and bicycling, and was competitive in bowling, darts, and euchre. Betty is survived by her daughters, brother, daughter-in-law, and numerous grandchildren, while preceded in death by her parents, husband Kenneth, and four of her children. |  |
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Elizabeth Ann Rittberger Elizabeth Ann Rittberger, 87, of Zanesville, passed away on May 22, 2025. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1937, she was a Chandlersville High School graduate who dedicated over 50 years to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked at Rittberger Meats for over 30 years. Elizabeth was known for maintaining an immaculate home, enjoying Hallmark movies and sports, and always being available to listen to her family members' concerns. She is survived by her four children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, while being preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, George F. Rittberger Sr., her parents, sister, and other family members. |  |
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Charles F. "Chuck" Roberts Charles "Chuck" F. Roberts, 71, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at his home on May 28, 2025. After working over 35 years at Arrow Plastics, Chuck later served as a home health aide for Genesis, demonstrating his lifelong commitment to caring for others. He was passionate about gardening and cooking, but most cherished spending time with his family, especially playing Penuckle on Sundays with his mother and being involved with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Chuck is survived by his mother Maxine, five children, numerous grandchildren, and four siblings, while being preceded in death by his father Charles, wife Sarah, granddaughter Erin, and two brothers. |  |
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Aeratina L. "TIna" Chandler-Graves Aeratina L. "Tina" Chandler-Graves, 46, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2025, just months after her husband Jason's death. A graduate of Zanesville High School and the Mid-East Criminal Justice Program, Tina worked for Franklin County Children's Services and Columbus City Schools. She was known as the "neighborhood mom" who welcomed all children into her home and served as a team mom for the Central Ohio Pirates Football Team. Tina is survived by her two children, Awnika and Jaylon Graves, her mother Garlanda Chandler, several siblings, and many extended family members. |  |
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William "Bill" Hill William "Bill" Hill, 73, of Zanesville, passed away on May 27, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Genesis Morrison House. Born in 1951 and a graduate of Zanesville High School, Bill retired from G&J Pepsi after 43 years of service. He enjoyed simple pleasures like golf cart rides with his dog Gigi, working in his yard, and spending time with loved ones. Bill is survived by his wife of 43 years, Donna, his three children, siblings, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous other family members and friends. |  |
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