Obituaries

Pastor David Paul Glass

Pastor David Paul Glass

May 26, 2026

With sadness we share, on May 26, 2026, Pastor David Paul Glass, age 72, was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour following a short illness.

He was born July 28, 1953, to the late Donald & Patricia Glass.

For the last 27 years he made his home in Cambridge, Ohio.

From 2015, following in his father's footsteps, he pastored the...

Velma Rose Tyser

Velma Rose Tyser

May 24, 2026

Velma Rose Tyser, 93, of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Cambridge Place.

Velma was born on June 28, 1932, in Guernsey County, a daughter of the late Louie Thomas and Lillie Velma (Carpenter) Stephen.

Velma was a graduate of Cumberland High School and later attended Zanesville Business College. She worked for many years at an upscale department...

Felix Antonio Leyes Navarro

Felix Antonio Leyes Navarro

May 23, 2026

Felix Antonio Leyes Navarro, 84, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at SEORMC.

Felix was born on July 11, 1941, in LÍbano, Tolima, Columbia, a son of the late Carlos Antonio and Tulia (Navarro) Leyes.

Felix was a great provider, a hard worker and helper and loved by his community. He was very sweet, caring and accommodating. Felix was...

Felix Antonio Leyes Navarro

Felix Antonio Leyes Navarro

May 23, 2026

Felix Antonio Leyes Navarro, de 84 años y residente de Cambridge, falleció el sábado 23 de mayo de 2026 en el SEORMC.

Felix nació el 11 de julio de 1941 en Líbano, Tolima, Colombia; era hijo de los difuntos Carlos Antonio y Tulia (Navarro) Leyes.

Felix fue un gran proveedor, un trabajador incansable y una persona siempre dispuesta a ayudar, muy querido...

George E. Hickman

George E. Hickman

May 21, 2026

George E. Hickman, 94, of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home.

He was born February 21, 1932, in Cambridge, son of the late William Ezra Hickman and Lucille Sickles Hickman.

Mr. Hickman retired from Embree Sheet Metal. He had also been a self-employed roofer for many years.

He was Methodist by faith.

Mr. Hickman was a past member of...

Lennel Thomas Nickell

Lennel Thomas Nickell

May 20, 2026

Lennel Thomas Nickell, 85, was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 20, 2026, at 1:36 p.m. He passed away at his daughter’s home in Clarkesville, Georgia, surrounded by his daughters, Karen and Denisa, his son-in-law, Scott, and his grandson, Kyle.

Lennel was born on January 11, 1941, in Spargusville, Ohio, to the late...

Esther Marie Lecrone

Esther Marie Lecrone

May 18, 2026

Esther Marie Lecrone, 86, a deeply loving and widely beloved woman of humor, generosity, beauty, and intelligence, passed away on May 18, 2026, surrounded by her husband and children. She remains the heart and soul of the family who she affected so deeply.

Esther was born on August 27, 1939, in a “hollar” in Pike County, Kentucky, to Finley and Bertha...

James Earl Vallen

James Earl Vallen

May 11, 2026

James Earl Vallen, 68, of Cambridge passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at his home.

James was born August 10, 1957, in Stow, Ohio, a son to the late Jack Harry and Donna Mea (Haas) Vallen.

James loved watching movies, playing games, and football.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Samuel Vallen and a sister, Jill...

John Charles Mathews

John Charles Mathews

May 9, 2026

John Charles Mathews, 72, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his home.

John was born on July 18, 1952, in Cambridge, a son of the late James Mathews and Mary Catherine Howard.

John was a 1971 graduate of Cambridge High School. He was a huge sports fan of the Cleveland Indians and an avid Cleveland Browns fan. Most...

Valerie K. Baker

Valerie K. Baker

May 6, 2026

Valerie K. Baker, 66, of Barnesville, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her home.

Valerie was born on November 27, 1959, in Barnesville, a daughter of Shirley (Eschbaugh) McCort and the late Wayne Castello.

Valerie enjoyed going to the casino and hanging out at the lake. She was a huge animal lover.

In addition to her father, she is preceded in...

Rose Marie Kopyar

Rose Marie Kopyar

May 5, 2026

Rose Marie Kopyar, 90, of Cambridge, passed on May 5, 2026. Rose was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.

Kindness was her calling card, and pastries were her ever-present and never-ending gift.

Rose was born in Bellaire, Ohio on February 9, 1936, to Mary Loksa Kuchinka and Matthew Kuchinka.

After graduating from Bellaire St. John’s High School, she worked...

Dorothy F Swanson

Dorothy F Swanson

May 5, 2026

Dorothy F. Swanson, 94, of Cambridge passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Dorothy was born in 1932 in Shoreham-by-the-Sea, Sussex, England. During World War II she lived in an orphanage until age 16, where she studied home economics and childcare.

She later worked as a nanny in London, then came to the United States in 1950 on an A-3 visa as a...

Edith M Carter

Edith M Carter

May 4, 2026

Edith M. Carter, 87, of Grove City, formerly of Middlebourne, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at Mt Carmel- Grove City Hospital.

Edith was born October 18, 1938, in Fairview, Ohio, the daughter of the late Orville and Mildred (Hughes) Whitsell.

She was a graduate of Old Washington High School. She worked at S.S. Kresges and retired from East Guernsey Schools.

She...

Carol Jean Taylor

Carol Jean Taylor

Apr 30, 2026

Carol Jean Taylor, 68, of Lore City, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at her home.

Carol was born July 16, 1957, in Cambridge, a daughter to the late Ralph Lynn and Dorothy Ruth (Pulley) Bonnell.

She was a waitress at the Shenandoah Inn and was Christian by faith. She enjoyed dancing, dining out and listening to Country music.

In addition to her...

Norma "Jackie" Jean Buckius

Norma "Jackie" Jean Buckius

Apr 27, 2026

Norma "Jackie" Jean Buckius, 81, of Flushing, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Jackie was born on December 4, 1944, in McConnelsville, a daughter of the late Henry and Kathryn (Hook) Abrams.

Jackie worked at Cambridge Health Care for twenty-five years. She loved watching her Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers play football.

In addition to her...

Charles Lee Cornelius

Charles Lee Cornelius

Apr 22, 2026

Charles Lee Cornelius, 72, of Cambridge passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his home.

Charles was born March 27, 1954, in Cambridge, a son to the late Floyd "Sam" Cornelius and Evelyn (Brickles) Cornelius of Cambridge.

Charles worked for thirty-eight years with the Ohio Department of Transportation, retiring as a supervisor. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, the...

Grover Gary Gallagher

Grover Gary Gallagher

Apr 22, 2026

Grover Gary Gallagher, 85, of Quaker City passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his home after an extended illness.

Grover was born November 4, 1940, at Seneca Lake to Leo and Mary (Creighton) Gallagher and was a Methodist by faith. He was a 1958 graduate of Quaker City High School. He married Carol (Butler) Gallagher on June 3, 1961, and...

Richard "Bubba" Lee Daugherty

Richard "Bubba" Lee Daugherty

Apr 21, 2026

Richard “Bubba” Lee Daugherty, 68, of Cambridge, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Bubba was born on January 24, 1958, a son of the late Paul and Leota (Seaton) Daugherty.

Bubba was a truck driver for Transport America. He loved his job and was very sad when he had to quit. He enjoyed camping, watching TV,...

Sherry Feldner

Sherry Feldner

Apr 20, 2026

Sherry Feldner, 56, of Cambridge, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Sherry was born April 16, 1970, in Cambridge, a daughter to the late Wayne L. and Doris Jean (Kennedy) Fisher.

She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1989 and worked at Velocity. Sherry enjoyed working on the farm, derby’s, bowling, and riding four wheelers and she loved...

Floyd "Buck" Lucas Wylie

Floyd "Buck" Lucas Wylie

Apr 19, 2026

Floyd Lucas “Buck” Wylie, 59, of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Buck was born on January 15, 1967, in Cambridge, a son of the late Jerry and Harriet (Clinger) Wylie Sr.

Buck was a 1985 graduate of Cambridge High School and always kept himself working with odd jobs. He was an avid storyteller and loved mowing grass and riding...