Obituaries

Feb 10, 2023

Shirley Pontius, 74, of Cambridge, went home to be with the angels on Friday, February 10, 2023.

She was born July 3, 1948, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Kenneth R. and Arlene (Bishard) Moore

Mrs. Pontius had worked for twenty-one years in the dietary and housekeeping departments at the old St. Francis Hospital...

Feb 9, 2023

Cynthia D. Moore, 67, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the Astoria Place in Cambridge.

Cynthia was born on July 31, 1955, in Holloway, Ohio.

Cynthia was a member of the Eagles in Barnesville and enjoyed art and thrift shopping.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Cynthia is...

Feb 6, 2023

Pamela "Pam" Irene (Woods) Porcha, 69, of Cambridge, passed away Monday February 6, 2023, at her home.

Pam was born on November 29, 1953, in Cambridge, Ohio, a daughter to the late Raymond and Harriett (Johnson) Woods.

She graduated from Cambridge High School with the class of 1971 and attended Wilbur Force University. She retired...

Feb 4, 2023

Cody R. Blanchard, 37, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at SEORMC.

Cody was born on December 2, 1985, in Cambridge, a son to Melvin Blanchard and Kathi (Bean) Todd.

He enjoyed playing basketball, mudding, motor cross, cars, and making people laugh.

Cody is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents,...

Feb 2, 2023

Judith "Judy" Ann (Edwards) Bowman, 80, of Cambridge, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Morrison House.

Judy was born June 27,1942, in Byesville, Ohio, a daughter to the late Louis and Norma (Potts) Edwards.

She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Auxiliary Eagles and worked at the Harts Big Bear....

Feb 2, 2023

Margaret Louise (Matthews) Larrison, 84, of Zanesville, formerly of Cambridge, died peacefully Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Adam Lane Care Center in Zanesville.

Margaret was born June 7, 1938, in Cambridge, Ohio, a daughter to the late Lester B Matthews and Dorothy M. Camp.

She was a former Moose Lodge and Eagles member. Margaret...

Feb 1, 2023

Michael Eugene Caldwell, age 48, of Cambridge lost his battle with the demons at his home, Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

He was born December 21, 1974, son to the late Mike Caldwell and Debra Berie. He was raised by the late Tom and Mary Kay Brown.

Mike attended Meadowbrook High School, but later received his...

Jan 29, 2023

Craig M. Oplinger, 52, of Quaker City, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Craig was born on March 4, 1970, in Cambridge, a son to the late John and Mary (Moore) Oplinger. He met his wife, Renee Oplinger, in 1994. Since then, they created a beautiful family with their three children...

Jan 24, 2023

Winifred "Winnie" Faith Lucille (Custer) Stavely, 57, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at her home.

Winnie was born November 1, 1965, in Millersburg, Ohio, a daughter to the late Stanley and Chloe (Harris) Custer.

She was a Christian by faith and loved Jesus and reading the Bible. Winnie also loved to take...

Jan 21, 2023

Joyce M. Antill, 79, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Countryview Assisted Living.

She was born March 7, 1943, in Coshocton, daughter of the late Charles M. Wheeler and Laura Ann (Warne) Wheeler.

Mrs. Antill was a 1961 graduate of Ridgewood High School and worked as a substitute custodian for Cambridge City...

Jan 20, 2023

Virginia (Bobbie) Lorraine DeLaney, 73, of Cambridge, gained her wings and peacefully passed in the presence of close family on January 20, 2023.

She was born on June 6, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, a daughter of the late Joseph Lawrence and Virginia Clare (Lucas) DeLaney.

Bobbie lived many lifetimes: beautician to model, gifted seamstress,...

Jan 18, 2023

Paschal Joseph "Joe" Stephenson Sr., Age 102, of Cambridge, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Southeastern Medical Center in Cambridge, Ohio. Joe was born November 26, 1920, to the late Jacob and Hilda Stephenson in Ballards Valley, Jamaica.

Joe enjoyed riding his bicycle for exercise, drinking scotch, and traveling mostly to his birth country of...

Jan 18, 2023

Jennifer Sue Gregg, 52, of Flushing passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023.

Jennifer was born September 18, 1970, in Ashland, Ohio, the daughter of Jane (Bailey) and the late Delmar Gregg.

She grew up on a farm on Yoker Valley Road in Quaker City. She was an active participant in programs offered through Guernsey...

Jan 13, 2023

Christopher Ryan Carpenter, 36, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, in Cambridge.

Christopher was born on February 21, 1986, in Glasgow, Kentucky, a son to Michael Wayne and Deborah Sue (Watson) Carpenter.

In his free time, Christopher enjoyed woodworking, fishing, swimming, Pokémon, football, baseball cards, as well as watching the Dallas Cowboys, playing sports...

Jan 12, 2023

Gary Jason Marlatt, 44, of Cambridge, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at his son's house.

Gary was born August 15, 1978, in Cambridge, Ohio, a son to the late Debbie Marlatt.

He enjoyed mudding, fishing, hunting, camping, demolition derbies, cooking on the grill, and spending time with his family, especially his kids. He played...

Jan 11, 2023

Paula June (Loy) Murphy, 95, of Heath, formerly of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at The Inn at Chapel Grove.

Paula was born April 16, 1927, in Cambridge, Ohio, a daughter to the late John T. and Mildred (Rochester) Loy.

She was a retired secretary from Vanadium, the YMCA, and Roberts Reality. She...

Jan 11, 2023

Brenda Kay (Chute) Dragosin, 73, went home to be with the lord on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023. Brenda passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 23, 1949, and was raised in Wheeling, WV. After marrying her husband Terry on July 8, 1978, she moved to Ohio where they raised their family together.

Jan 8, 2023

Barbara Eileen (Calvert) Brink, 76, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home.

Barbara was born on August 31, 1946, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Charles and Jaunita (Morehead) Calvert Sr.

She was a lifelong homemaker and enjoyed playing bingo, watching TV, and riding in the truck with her late husband.

Jan 7, 2023

John Clifford Hymes, 92, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

John was born on May 11, 1930, in Cambridge, Ohio, a son of the late Clifford and Irene (Wallenfelsz) Hymes.

He was a 1948 Graduate of Cambridge High School and a longtime employee of ODOT where he...

Jan 6, 2023

William A. "Buzz" Ferguson Jr., 80, of Cambridge, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023.

He was born August 23, 1942, in Cambridge, son of the late William A. Ferguson Sr. and Margaret (Turnbaugh) Ferguson.

He was a 1960 graduate of Cambridge High School and a US Army veteran.

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