Delbert “Del” Gutridge

Delbert “Del” R. Gutridge, 96 of Zanesville, died 9:50 PM, Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Helen Purcell Senior Living in Zanesville. He was born Wednesday, July 30, 1930, in Gratiot, the son of Oscar Gutridge and Mildred (Vance) Gutridge.

Del graduated from Hopewell High School, served his county as a veteran of the United States Air Force, and graduated from The Ohio State University. Upon graduation, Del went to work for a family member’s business in Cleveland. During that time he volunteered at the Cleveland Museum of Art, he also attended art classes at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.

Following the closing of the business, Delbert joined the staff of the Cleveland Museum of Art, and retired in 2000, as Registrar of the museum, following over 40 years of service.

While serving as Registrar, Del traveled worldwide, visiting many world famous museums with pieces of art being loaned, and borrowed between the museums.

Upon retirement, Del returned to the Gratiot area, acquired the family homestead, and lived there until 2023, when he became a resident of the Helen Purcell Home. Delbert had a very interesting and exciting life.

Del is survived by a sister & brother-in-law, Virginia (Fred) Hatfield of Zanesville, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Del was preceded in death by a brother & sister-in-law, Orrel (Sarah Jane) Gutridge of Gratiot, and a sister & brother-in-law, Maxine (Roy) Noyes of Brownsville.

In accordance with Del’s wishes no services will be held. To sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note of condolence please visit www.hilliscombsfh.com.