Jason Phillip Minosky, Class of 2006

Jason Phillip Minosky, 39, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 20, 1983 in Zanesville to Phillip and Lisa (Blake) Minosky. He graduated from John Glenn High School in 2001, where he was a standout athlete, excelling in football & wrestling, and was a member of the National Honor Society. Jason earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Muskingum University, where he later received a Master's in Education. He was currently a teacher at Coshocton City Schools, where he was a football and wrestling coach and former baseball coach. He previously was a teacher at Foxfire High School in Zanesville, and at Millersport Elementary. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and most of all being a husband & dad. In his spare time, he enjoyed cooking with his smoker, and talking about the latest brisket or pork butt he made. He dabbled in wine making, and was an avid OSU, Browns, Indians, & Reds fan. Jason was a great friend to many and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife, Katelyn (Haines) Minosky of Coshocton, whom he married July 31, 2021; their two children, Jace & Bowen Minosky of the home; his parents, Phil & Lisa Minosky of Norwich; a brother, Matt (Angela) Minosky of Reynoldsburg; three nieces, Briana Roberts, and Corinne & Ella Minosky of Reynoldsburg; grandparents, Julia & Larry Clifford of Zanesville, Mary Lou Minosky of Zanesville, Ruth Minosky of San Antonio, TX, and Albert Blake of Duncan Falls; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; his mother-in-law, Tracy Haines (Monty Young) of Coshocton; two brothers-in-law, Ryan (Holly) Haines of Killbuck, and Ashton (Mariah) Haines of Millersburg; a nephew and two nieces, Knox, Henley, & Hannah Haines; numerous friends; and his football family. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, John Minosky; an uncle, Jim Minosky; father-in-law, Robert Haines; and step-grandmother, Marie Grundy.

Year of Muskingum Undergraduate Degree
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