Obituaries

Kenneth "Ken" Earle Johnson

Kenneth "Ken" Earle Johnson

May 26, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" Earle Johnson, 66, of Cambridge, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Summit Acres in Caldwell.

Ken was born in Springfield, Ma on May 17, 1958, a son to the late Leroy and Earledine (Watkins) Johnson.

Ken got an automotive degree and opened Ken's Certified Auto Repair. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, was an...

Joseph Allen Burgess

Joseph Allen Burgess

May 18, 2024

Joseph Allen Burgess, 64, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at his home.

Joseph was born on December 11, 1959, in Houston, Texas, a son to the late Riley and Wilda Burgess.

Joseph was a meat butcher and enjoyed going fishing. He was a United States Navy veteran. He was Baptist by...

June Eloise Long

June Eloise Long

May 13, 2024

J. Eloise Long, 83, of Cambridge, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Embassy of Cambridge.

She was born July 1, 1940 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Bernard I. Sarchet and Freda A. (McMullen) Sarchet.

Mrs. Long retired from HGT Insurance, where she had worked in the office.

She was...

Wanda Keylor

Wanda Keylor

May 12, 2024

Wanda M. Keylor, 94, of Quaker City, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Cambridge Place.

Wanda was born on May 25, 1929, near Fairview, Ohio, a daughter to the late Clyde and Ada (Watson) Johnson.

Wanda was a graduate of Old Washington High School and worked as the Fairview Postmaster for over...

Betty June (Jenkins)  Butcher

Betty June (Jenkins) Butcher

May 9, 2024

Betty June (Jenkins) Butcher, 87, of Cambridge passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Southeastern Medical Center.

She was born October 29, 1936, in Sutton, West Virginia, a daughter to the late Pleasant and Pearl Ada Jenkins.

Betty enjoys cooking, reading romance novels, watching Western movies, and fishing. She was a cook at local schools...

Shirley J Spires

Shirley J Spires

May 6, 2024

Shirley J Spires, 81, of Cambridge passed away Monday, May 6, 2024.

Shirley was born in Byesville September 20, 1942, a daughter to the late Hughey and Martha (Shuman) Allen.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 1PM at Northwood Cemetery.

Delbert Val Kunkle

Delbert Val Kunkle

May 5, 2024

Delbert Val Kunkle, 88, of Cambridge passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Genesis Healthcare.

Delbert was born April 16, 1936, in Newcomerstown, a son of the late Valentine and Mary (Carr) Kunkle.

He was he worked for Cox Cable Company for 45 years as a TV and Cable installer and lineman. He was a...

Floyd "Sam" Hayes Cornelius

Floyd "Sam" Hayes Cornelius

May 5, 2024

Floyd Hayes "Sam" Cornelius passed away May 5, 2024.

He was born on February 26, 1930, in Boden, the son of the late Robert Henry Cornelius  and Anna Jane (Boyd) Cornelius. He attended grade school at Boden and graduated from Otsego High School in 1947.

Sam drove truck for many years, and this was his...

Margaret J Henry

Margaret J Henry

May 4, 2024

Margaret J Henry, 94, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Margaret was born March 31, 1930, in Dennison.

She was considered a wonderful person by all that knew her. She gave to every charity and organization that she could and became a benefactor to many of these organizations and churches. She loved animals...

Kathryn Louise Carpenter

Kathryn Louise Carpenter

Apr 29, 2024

Kathryn Louise Carpenter, 97, of Quaker City, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at Astoria Place of Barnesville.

She was born October 23, 1926, in Powhatan Point, Ohio, a daughter to the late Homer E Carpenter and Grace K (Harrison) Carpenter Deal.

Kathryn retired from the Quaker City Post Office and was a member of...

Joseph Davis Ii

Joseph Davis Ii

Apr 20, 2024

Joseph S. Davis II, 36, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Joseph was born on January 21, 1988, in Kempen, Germany, a son to Scott A. Davis and Michelle (Guy) Bettinger.

Joseph was a 2006 graduate of Shenandoah High School and more recently worked as a roofer for AMPCO for over...

Lorena Mae (Clucus)  Pfeffer

Lorena Mae (Clucus) Pfeffer

Apr 10, 2024

Lorena Mae (Clucus) Pfeffer, 81, of Massillon, formerly of Batesville, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton.

She was born August 6, 1942, in Batesville, a daughter to the late John and Helen (Cline) Clucus.

Lorena was a Christian by faith. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and watching...

Tony Jowett

Tony Jowett

Apr 7, 2024

Tony Jowett, 65, of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, after a brief illness, at the Morrison House in Zanesville.

Tony was born on April 8, 1958, in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, a son to Marjorie (Hodgeson) Jowett and the late Frank Jowett.

Tony was an employee of Marietta Coal Company for 31...

Betty Lou (Pearson)  Roe

Betty Lou (Pearson) Roe

Apr 5, 2024

Betty Lou (Pearson) Roe, 89, of Senecaville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at her home.

She was born November 26, 1934, in Cambridge, Ohio, a daughter of the late Elmer and Evelyn (Cantor) Pearson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl Dean Roe, whom...

Mona Jane (Stephen)  Delong

Mona Jane (Stephen) Delong

Apr 4, 2024

Mona Jane Delong, 87, of Salesville passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at her home.

She was born June 5, 1936, in Calias, a daughter of the late Alex and Elma (Gallagher) Stephen.

Mona was a cook for 40 years at the State Hospital. She was also a member of the Eagles, VFW 2901, and...

Diane Marie Barnes

Diane Marie Barnes

Apr 3, 2024

Diane Marie Barnes, 70, of Old Washington, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her home.

She was born January 8, 1954, in Cambridge, daughter of the late Aubrey Hinson and Betty (Wayt) Hinson.

She was the owner of Barnes Consulting.

Mrs. Barnes was a former member of the Center United Methodist...

Charles "Dave" David Lent

Charles "Dave" David Lent

Mar 18, 2024

Charles "Dave" David Lent, 55, of Salesville, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home.

Dave was born on May 10, 1968, in Guernsey County, a son to the late Charles and Florence (Nicholes) Lent.

Dave graduated from Buckeye Trail High School in 1986 and was a self-employed painter.

He is...

Robert Craig

Robert Craig

Mar 17, 2024

Robert Craig, 90, of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Altercare of Cambridge.

Robert was born on December 3, 1933, in Binghamton, NY, a son to the late John and Ethel (Gillman) Craig.

He worked as an engineer for Rockwell Aviation where he later retired. Robert was a United States Air Force...

Maureen (Minton)  Ramey

Maureen (Minton) Ramey

Mar 15, 2024

Maureen Minton Ramey, 55, of Quaker City, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her home.

Maureen was born on January 2, 1969, in Hammond, Indiana, a daughter of Ruby (Hoskins) Minton, and the late Elmer Minton.

Maureen enjoyed gardening, going to the beach, collecting shells, loved reality TV, crafting, painting, and spending time...

Anthony Hague

Anthony Hague

Mar 14, 2024

Anthony Hague, 59, of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at OSU Medical Center.

Private services are being held.