ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Frank P. Cartwright, 88, of Zanesville, died Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Genesis Hospice -Morrison House, Zanesville.
Born November 15, 1936, in Wellston, Ohio, he was a son of the late Adrian and Lucille (Gilland) Cartwright and a 1955 graduate of Wellston High School. Frank was a United States Army Veteran and retired from the Peabody Company after 31 years of service. He’s a member of the Dresden Lodge No. 103 F. & A.M. and Dresden United Methodist Church. Frank was an avid golfer, involved in many local golf leagues and during his time golfing over the years he has hit six holes in one. Frank enjoyed his family, he loved his kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Mae Cartwright; who he married on July 8, 1961, and she died March 24, 2013; and a sister, Janice Carpenter.
Surviving are his two sons, Bruce (Jeannette) Carwright and Brian (Haley) Cartwright; two daughters, Patricia (Wayne) Kittinger and Teresa (Ted) Wells; nine grandchildren, Amber, Lucretia, Jessie, Miranda, Allie, Cala, Derek, Tanner, and Logan; nine great grandchildren, Kailey, Avah, Kashton, Lilly, Paisley, J. Bug, Hudson, Teegan, and one on the way, Palmer; a brother, Irv (Rose) Cartwright; a sister, Janet Birkhimer; a sister-in-law, Betty Bishop; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Genesis Hospice -Morrison House, 713 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.
Family and friends may visit 4-8 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Dresden Chapel of Vensil & Chute, 714 Main Street.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2025, at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Fountain officiating.
Frank will be laid to rest next to his wife, Laura, at Dresden Cemetery.
