Obituaries

Nov 27, 2023

Virgil L. Oliver Sr., 76, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Countryview Assisted Living.

Virgil was born on January 1, 1947, in Cambridge, a son to the late Harold Raymond and Wilma E. (Anderson) Oliver.

Virgil enjoyed being outdoors, riding four wheelers, loved a good conversation, and enjoyed spending time with family. He...

Nov 27, 2023

Joann C. Ostojich, 89, of Adena, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at her home.

Joann was born on June 20, 1934, in Duncanwood, Ohio, a daughter of the late Peter and Sophia (Rocker) Ostojich.

Joann enjoyed crocheting, painting, doing yard work, bingo, watching game shows, wordsearches, artificial flowers, and spending time with her...

Nov 24, 2023

Michael (Ozzy) Paul Scheffer, 55, of Cambridge, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at his home.

Michael was born on August 17, 1968, in Cambridge, a son to Henry (Hank) E. and Cindy L. (Todd) Scheffer.

Mike loved the Lord, his family and friends. He graduated from Meadowbrook High School in 1986 and went...

Nov 22, 2023

James L. Young, 81, of Venice, Fl formerly of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Tidewell Care Center at Village on the Isle.

He was born November 15, 1942 in New Albany IN, son of the late Elbert L. Young and Barbara J. (Lyskowinski) Young.

Mr. Young retired from Nissan, where he had...

Nov 19, 2023

Diane Lee (Black) McKinney, 73, of Cambridge, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Ohio Health Southeastern Medical Center.

Diane was born February 3, 1950, in Zanesville, a daughter to the late Harold and Elnora (Siddle) Black.

She was a member of the Salvation Army Church. She enjoyed dancing, watching "Days of Our Lives", collecting...

Nov 15, 2023

Veron Dailey ,68, of Cambridge, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 15, 2023, at Embassy of Cambridge.

Veron Dailey, affectionately known as Rocket, was born October 15, 1955, in Ballard's Valley, St Elizabeth Jamaica, a son of the late Pearline Nephew and Alexander Dailey. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

Nov 15, 2023

Betty June Dodd, 96, of Cambridge, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Altercare of Cambridge.

She was born June 10, 1927, in Crooksville, daughter of the late Harold Printz and Mildred (Adams) Printz.

A 1945 graduate of McLuney High School, Mrs. Dodd served as the Guernsey County Recorder for eighteen years, retiring in...

Nov 15, 2023

Luella M Pippin, 87, of Kimbolton, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

Luella was born June 28, 1936, in Cambridge, a daughter to the late Ross and Reba (Courtwright) Clipner.

She enjoyed yard sales, gardening, spending time with family and chasing grandchildren around. She never met a stranger. She was a devout member of Birds...

Nov 12, 2023

Berna J. Hammel, 90, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at SEORMC.

Berna was born on June 6, 1933, in Sistersville, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Alford and Beulah (Martin) McKelvey.

Berna was a 1951 graduate of Sistersville High School. She worked as a Bus Driver and retired from...

Nov 11, 2023

David D. Reeves, 68, of Byesville, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his home.

David was born on June 18, 1955, in Cleveland, a son to the late Winston and Doris (Lepi) Reeves.

He enjoyed fishing, playing music, spending time with his family, and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. David was a...

Nov 9, 2023

Marilyn Sue Harding, 82, of Cambridge, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital.

She was born November 30, 1940, in Cambridge, daughter of the late Paul D. Morrow and Ruth Ann (Carpenter) Morrow.

Mrs. Harding earned her Bachelor's degree from Capital University and her Master's degree from The Ohio State University in...

Nov 7, 2023

Melvin E. Todd, 78, died in his sleep at home after his fight with a long illness on November 7, 2023.

Mel was born on October 22, 1945, in Cambridge, a son of the late Paul Edwin Todd and Wanda (Dudley) Todd.

Mel was a 1963 graduate of Cambridge High School. He went on to...

Nov 6, 2023

Walter Edward Zipperich, 86, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Walter was born on August 22, 1937, in Lore City, a son to the late Walter and Kathryn (Scurlock) Zipperich.

Walter enjoyed golfing, fishing, softball, and bowling. He was a 1955 graduate of Lore City High School. Walter was a...

Nov 4, 2023

Harold Lee Gibson, 96, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Altercare of Cambridge.

Harold was born on October 28, 1927, in Cambridge, a son to the late William and Olga (Dunning) Gibson.

Harold was a United States Navy Veteran. He enjoyed walking and fishing and worked for GTE/Verizon as a Switch...

Nov 3, 2023

On Friday, November 3, 2023, Therese Jeanne (Hamme) Eyen, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Cambridge, Ohio. She was born in Cambridge on November 25, 1930. Having lived a complete life, filled with love and joyful experiences with her large family, she was ready to join our Lord.

Therese had recently celebrated her 75th wedding...

Oct 28, 2023

Tairiek "Tai" Labish, 23, of Willoughby, formerly of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

Tairiek was born on June 15, 2000, in Cambridge.

Tai honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed Civil War reenactment, metal fabrication, and working on vintage vehicles. He was a former member of Saint...

Oct 26, 2023

Michael John Mack, known affectionately by many as Mike, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. He was surrounded by his family as he passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus. Born on December 29, 1948, in Middletown, Ohio, he lived a life filled with love, faith, and laughter.

Mike was a beloved family...

Oct 24, 2023

Hattie Melvena Lyons, 95, of Old Washington, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Park Health Center in Saint Clairsville.

She was born September 25, 1928, in Cambridge, daughter of the late Arch Jones and Alice (Douglass) Jones.

A 1946 graduate of Madison High School, Mrs. Lyons was a homemaker. She enjoyed working word...

Oct 22, 2023

Michael A. Warren Sr. went to be with our lord on Sunday, October 22, 2023. He was born June 18, 1965, to the late Charles (sonny) Warren and Frances (Fran) Warren (Freeman). He resided in Cambridge the majority of his life apart from his time at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh where he earned his associate degree in visual...

Oct 20, 2023

Hattie I. Cowden-Ridgeway, 92, of Cambridge, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, surrounding by her family.

She was born March 9, 1931, in New Concord, daughter of the late Walter M. Tom and Ethel (Jerles) Tom.

Mrs. Cowden-Ridgeway was a retired LPN.

She was Presbyterian by faith.

In addition to her...