William "Bill" J. Gladstone

On Sunday (April 14, 2019), William "Bill" J. Gladstone, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 83.

Bill was born March 25, 1936 in Cleveland, son of the late Wilbur Gladstone and Jennie (Strasizar) Gladstone. He married Helen Jane on October 17, 1964.

Bill was a United States Army veteran. He also owned Gladstone Insurance Agency in Cambridge for many years, where he met many life-long friends. He loved to sit and chat with his clients and share stories. Telling stories was what he did best. He loved to spend time with his wife, daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was well-known in the community where he helped others. He loved to play golf, travel, and listen to country music. He was a man of faith and enjoyed attending church every Sunday. Bill was known for his quick wit, infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.

He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the Lions Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Jane (Noble) Gladstone, who died November 16, 2014; and two brothers, James and Robert Gladstone.

He is survived by his daughters, Julia Gladstone of Columbus and Jenelle Hollingshead of Buffalo NY; two grandchildren, Thera (& Nick) Mason and Shane Lee; and two great-grandchildren, Gabriella and Lillian Mason.

Visitation will be held Friday (April 19, 2019) from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge, where funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Father Robert Borer officiating.

Burial will be at Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge, with military honors conducted by the Guernsey County Veterans Council.

Friday, April 19, 2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725

Friday, April 19, 2019 2:00 PM

Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725