On December 10, 2025, at approximately 12:48 p.m., 60-year-old Thomas M. Littick of Zanesville, Ohio, lost control of his eastbound 2012 Kia Optima on Interstate 70 near mile marker 202 in Belmont County’s Kirkwood Township, veering off the right side and striking a roadside embankment before coming to rest in a grassy area south of the highway.
Emergency responders from Barnesville Fire/EMS, Bethesda EMS, Fairview VFD, and Mount Pleasant VFD rushed him to WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries despite wearing a seatbelt. The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s St. Clairsville Post continues investigating the single-vehicle crash, with no other individuals involved and weather conditions not immediately cited as a factor.
Thomas Montgomery Littick, born around 1965, carried forward a legacy tied to Zanesville’s journalistic roots as the son of the late William O. “Bill” Littick II, a prominent publisher who led the Zanesville Publishing Company for decades until his death in 1970. Raised in a family steeped in media and civic service, Thomas grew up alongside siblings William O. Littick III, Henry Clay “Hank” Littick II, and Jean Marie Littick McGlade, all of whom shared in the stewardship of local enterprises following their mother’s tenure as CEO of Whiz Media Group until 2014.
Professionally, Thomas embodied quiet continuity in Zanesville’s business landscape, contributing to media-related ventures inherited from his lineage while maintaining a low-profile presence in the community. Details of his exact roles stay private, but his path aligned with the family’s publishing heritage, fostering stability in an industry that shaped local narratives.
Thomas’s family life anchored in enduring bonds, as the devoted brother to survivors including Hank and Sheri Littick, Bill Littick, and Jeannie McGlade with Trent, extending to nieces and nephews who cherished his approachable demeanor during gatherings.
Though personal marital status and children are not detailed publicly, his home in Zanesville served as a hub for familial traditions, reflecting the resilience forged in a household that navigated profound losses like his father’s early passing and sister Anne Allison Littick Hoffer’s death in 2021. These ties underscored a man who prioritized connection amid life’s steady cadence.
His lifestyle reflected Zanesville’s unhurried charm, blending professional duties with understated pursuits that honored his roots, from attending local events tied to the family’s civic footprint to savoring quiet evenings in the historic community.
As Zanesville absorbs this sudden void, no funeral arrangements or obituary have been published as of December 11, 2025, leaving space for the community to reflect on Thomas’s subtle impact through shared histories and quiet kindnesses that defined his path.
