Eleanor Denton

Passed March 7, 2026

Zanesville, OH

In loving memory of Eleanor Denton of Zanesville, Ohio, who departed this world on March 7, 2026 at the age of 95. Eleanor leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest F. Gill and Myrtle Gill (Crawford); her husband Loren Edward Denton; and her siblings, Fred Gill, Richard Gill, Earl Gill, Thelma Roach, Vivian Kinder and Ruth Williams.

She is survived by: her children, John Bash Jr. (Cathy) and Christine Miller (David); her grandchildren, Brandi Bennett (Mike), Jeb Bash (Christine), Megan LeMaster (Tyler), Wendy Kane (Tim), Sara Knicely (Jeremy), Liz Reitzer and Abbey Irvin (Eric); her great grandchildren, Shayna, Kaitlin, Mikey, Emma, Bailey, Aubrey, Josslynn, Hannah, Zach, Libby, Lilly, Jackson, Cody, Kyle and Allissa; and her great great grandchildren, Riley, Levi, Luke, Josephine, Ben and Barrett. She is also survived by 2 other grandsons, L and L; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home (56 S 5th St, Zanesville, OH 43701). A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

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