Dorothea L. "Dorothy" Fitz's obituary , Passed away on May 22, 2026 in Zanesville, Ohio

Dorothea L. "Dorothy" Fitz

August 26, 1927 - May 22, 2026 (98 years old)

Zanesville, Ohio

Dorothea L. "Dorothy" Fitz's obituary , Passed away on May 22, 2026 in Zanesville, Ohio

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Hillis,Combs & Nestor Funeral Home

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Dorothea L. "Dorothy" Fitz

August 26, 1927 - May 22, 2026 (98 years old)

Zanesville, Ohio

Dorothea L. Fitz Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Dorothea L. Fitz of Zanesville, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Dorothea left this world on May 22, 2026 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothea L. Fitz to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert V. Schramm and Mildred Schramm (Armbrust); her husband John "Bill" Fitz; her grandson Douglas Baldwin; her sons-in-law, Tim Bash and Jim Bennett; her siblings, Virginia Hummel, Robert Schramm, Jr. and Dick; and her parents-in-law, David S. and Mary M. Fitz (Wagner).

She is survived by: her children, Marsha Norris (Pat), Linda Lutz, Kristy Hall (Jeff), Becky Cook (Roger), Sherry Bennett, Bill Fitz (Jean), Karen Bash and David Fitz. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren: seventeen great-grand-children; three great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Hillis Combs Funeral Home (935 Forest Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. Nicholas Catholic Church (925 E Main St, Zanesville, OH 43701).

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Dorothy's memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hillis,Combs & Nestor Funeral Home



Tue

May 26

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Hillis Combs Funeral Home
935 Forest Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701

Wed

May 27

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 AM

St. Nicholas Catholic Church
925 E Main St, Zanesville, OH 43701

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