Nancy Keeley

Nancy E. Keeley, 80 of Zanesville, died, Friday, July 10, 2026 at Altercare of Zanesville. She was born Monday, July 6, 1946, in Zanesville, the daughter of Marion Dale Pratt and Ethel Marie (Morton) Pratt. She married Christian R. “Chris” Keeley on Saturday, August 31, 1968, and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

Nancy was a graduate of Ohio University, Scripps School of Communications. She worked with the Times Recorder from 1968 to 1992, with the last 10 years as Managing Editor. Nancy was a past member of the Muskingum County Board of MRDD, where she served as secretary, and president. She also served on many boards with the Starlight Programs.

Nancy is survived by one sister and brother-in-law: Kathleen Dee (Mark) Moody of Dresden and two nieces, Kelly (Matt) McMillion and Angela Penos; one nephew, William Roberts, and several great nieces and nephews including, Alicia Heptinstall, Savannah Placzek and Carson Eskins.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband: Christian “Chris” R. Keeley who died August 3, 2015

Friends may call Tuesday, July 21, 2026. From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at the Hillis Combs Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, where Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 AM, with Fr. Chris Tuttle officiating. Nancy will be buried beside her husband in Mt. Olive Cemetery. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com.