Obituaries

Roy E. Landstrom
May 6, 2014
Roy E. Landstrom, 76, of Cumberland, passed away Tuesday (May 6, 2014) at his home after a long bout with bone marrow cancer.
He was born October 11, 1937 in Quincy MA, son of the late Waldo and Mildred (Swanson) Landstrom.
Roy lived a full and interesting life. He always wanted to know the facts,...
Russell "Rusty" E. Casey
May 4, 2014
Russell E. "Rusty" Casey, 66, of Cambridge, passed away Sunday (May 4, 2014) at his home.
He was born April 7, 1948 in Cambridge, son of the late Russell R. "Pete" Casey and Annabell (Hackley) Casey.
Mr. Casey worked in the oil fields during the 1970s and 1980s. He also worked in the plastics business....
Joseph D. Nasworthy
Apr 26, 2014
Joseph D. Nasworthy, 67, of Cambridge, died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at home.
He was born February 13, 1947 in Watertown NY, son of Charles B. and Ruth M.(Landis) Nasworthy.
Mr. Nasworthy was a skilled labor construction worker for many years.
He was a life-member of the Cambridge VFW Post #2901 and a...
Reverend Barbara Lillian Earley
Apr 26, 2014
Reverend Barbara Lillian Earley, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 26, 2014.
She was born on August 23, 1936 in Cambridge. She was the 1 st of 17 children born to James and Barbara (Lett) Logwood.
She graduated from St. Benedict's Catholic School. After graduation, she attended St. Catherine's...
Jason Landon Rusnak Fairchild
Apr 25, 2014
Jason Landon Rusnak Fairchild, beloved son of Victoria "Tori" Jean Rusnak of Cambridge and Jared Logan Fairchild of Byesville, was stillborn Friday (April 25, 2014) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Jeremy Rusnak (& Leslie Garner) of Cambridge and Angel and Kevin Williams of Cambridge;...
Helen Irene Johns
Apr 15, 2014
Helen Irene Johns, 76, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (April 15, 2014) at Red Carpet Health Care Center, Cambridge.
She was born August 21, 1937 in Berwinsdale PA, daughter of the late Ashley Brink and Florence (Holes) Brink. Helen was one of thirteen children and her siblings included Carl, Raymond, Leroy, Conrad, Marion, Alma, Isabelle, Geraldine, Joy, Naomi,...
Jerald Lee Miller Sr.
Apr 10, 2014
Jerald Lee Miller Sr., 71, of Cambridge, died Thursday (April 10, 2014) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.
He was born October 17, 1942 in Barberton, son of the late Roma and Marie Miller.
Mr. Miller was a salesman for Ekco Water, selling water conditioners for the company.
He enjoyed computer work...
Cindy L. Coates
Apr 8, 2014
Cindy L. Coates, 54, of Salesville, died Tuesday (April 8, 2014) at her home.
She was born November 1, 1959 in Toledo, daughter of Linda (Franklin) Coates-Askins.
Ms. Coates enjoyed teaching preschool and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She was a lover of animals.
She is survived by her...
Roy Melvin Johnson
Apr 6, 2014
Roy Melvin Johnson, 97, of Salesville, died Sunday (April 6, 2014) at Countryview Assisted Living Center, Lore City.
He was born July 8, 1916 in Salesville, son of the late John Johnson Jr. and Edith Dora (Kayes) Johnson.
Mr. Johnson was a farmer. He also retired in 1985 from the Ohio Department of Transportation, where...
Warren Edward Shepard
Apr 6, 2014
Warren Edward Shepard, 85, of Cambridge, died Sunday (April 6, 2014) at his home.
He was born December 14, 1928 in Cambridge, son of the late Thomas L. Shepard and Hazel M. (Belkey) Shepard.
Mr. Shepard retired from the Cambridge Fire Department.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodcarving. He was an avid fan...
Howard Philip Frame
Apr 5, 2014
Howard Philip Frame, 82, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday (April 5, 2014) at his home.
He was born February 8, 1932 in Cambridge, son of the late Noel W. Frame and Lucile (Linn) Frame.
Mr. Frame was a 1949 graduate of Lore City High School and attended Marysville College in Tennessee.
Mr. Frame...
Anita Jean Headley
Apr 3, 2014
Anita Jean Headley, 87, of Kettering, died Thursday (April 3, 2014) at the Walnut Creek Nursing Center of Kettering.
She was born January 17, 1927 in Athens, daughter of the late Frank Atkins Murrey and Bernice (Currey) Murrey.
Mrs. Headley was a homemaker.
She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of...
Betty A. Buttress
Mar 29, 2014
Betty A. Buttress, 93, of Cambridge, died Saturday (March 29, 2014) at the Westminster Thurber Community of Columbus.
She was born September 4, 1920 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Albert Buttress and Hafefe (Gemayel) Buttress.
Miss Buttress worked for Medical Associates of Cambridge.
She was a member of Christ Our Light Parish....
Bernard E. Black Sr.
Mar 29, 2014
Bernard E. Black Sr., 77, of Cambridge, died Saturday (March 29, 2014) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.
He was born January 25, 1937 in Cambridge, son of the late Harold Black and Elnora (Siddle) Black.
Mr. Black had worked at the former Bruney-LaMarca (Whiteside's of Cambridge) for over forty years as a mechanic.
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Evelyn K. Voorhies
Mar 17, 2014
Evelyn K. Voorhies, 93, of Byesville, died Monday (March 17, 2014) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. She was born April 14, 1920 in Dennison, daughter of the late James Treherne and Jenny (Touvell) Treherne.
Mrs. Voorhies was a homemaker. She enjoyed dining out and going shopping.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Jeanne (Defant) Kyllonen
Mar 16, 2014
Jeanne (Defant) Lauttamus Kyllonen, 93, of Cambridge passed away Sunday (March 16, 2014 at the Beckett House.
She was born July 20, 1920 in Steubenville and was the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary (Dalau) Defant.
Jeanne had previously worked at Weirton Hospital, then as a secretary for Weir High School from 1966-1979. She...
Charles E. Harris
Mar 14, 2014
Charles E. Harris, 69, of Byesville, passed away Friday (March 14, 2014) at Country View Assisted
He was born April 11, 1944, son of Ruth (Stevens) Harris of Byesville, and the late Ed Harris.
Mr. Harris worked as a miner and heavy equipment operator for the R&F Coal Company.
He was preceded in...
Jimmy L. Watkins
Mar 11, 2014
Jimmy L. Watkins, 78, of Salesville, died Tuesday (March 11, 2014) at his home.
He was born May 5, 1935 in Bankston AL, son of the late James Watkins and Gertrude (Harbin) Watkins.
Mr. Watkins retired from General Motors in 1988.
He was a member of the Quaker City Baptist Church.
...
Donald W. Mobley
Mar 11, 2014
Donald W. Mobley, 85, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (March 11, 2014) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.
He was born September 14, 1928 in Wheeling WV, son of the late William E. Mobley and Helen (Upperman) Mobley.
Mr. Mobley retired from the former Cambridge State Hospital, where he had been a social worker. He was...
Gertrude L. Boyd
Mar 9, 2014
Gertrude L. Boyd, 74, of Senecaville, died Sunday (March 9, 2014) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born September 4, 1939 in Hot Springs AR, daughter of the late William Edward Ivan Laughlin and Dorothy (Woodcock) Laughlin. Mrs. Boyd was the owner of Artisan Miniatures. She was a member of the National Miniature Association, the Columbus Miniature Society,...
