Obituaries

Apr 8, 2023

Donna Joan Lowry Liptak, 93, died early Saturday, April 8, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 17, 1929, in Alliance, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Herbert William Lowry and Rebecca Faye Ogle Lowry Beadle.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Andrew Liptak, Sr., whom she married June...

Apr 5, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" J. Murgatroyd, 76, of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Genesis Healthcare in Zanesville.

Peggy was born June 15, 1946, in Cambridge, Ohio, a daughter to the late Paul and Peg (Bond) Murgatroyd.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and of their choir. She enjoyed knitting, puzzles,...

Apr 4, 2023

Well, she finally put down her paint brushes, her whistle, and her good samaritan badge and stepped through the celestial door to join her beloved son, Mike.  In the early hours of April 4, 2023, Connie (Ankrom) Deselm, age 83, slipped away.  She was born on September 19, 1939, the only child of Marion and Mary Josephine (Kawa) Ankrom...

Apr 4, 2023

Mary E. Craig, 87, of Cambridge, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Altercare of Cambridge.

Mary was born on April 8, 1935, in Sayre, PA, a daughter of the late Orrin and Eleanor (Dibble) Eiklor.

Mary worked as a motel desk clerk. She was Christian by Faith.

In addition to her...

Apr 3, 2023

Joseph Michael Redman Reynolds, 31, passed away on April 3, 2023, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.

He was born on April 8, 1991, in Cambridge, a son to Wanda (John) Reynolds Roe and the late Robert Redman.

Joe was a laborer. He loved helping people when they needed it, buying and scratching lottery tickets,...

Apr 2, 2023

James "Jim" Lee Thompson, 64, known affectionately to many in the community as "Coach", passed away Sunday (April 2, 2023) at the Morrison House, Zanesville.

He was born January 6, 1959, in Sistersville WV, son of Norma (Blair) Thompson and the late Fred Thompson.

Jim was employed by the Cambridge City Schools for many years. ...

Mar 31, 2023

Mary H. (Hollis) Hart, 75, of Cambridge, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Astoria Place in Cambridge.

Mary was born on April 16, 1947, in Richland, Georgia, a daughter of the late Elma Jones.

Mary was a lifelong homemaker. She enjoyed reading and playing bingo.

In addition to her mother,...

Mar 30, 2023

Barry Douglas Young Sr., 72, of Byesville, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home.

Barry was born on June 12, 1950, in Xenia, a son to the late Carl Lee and Peggy Joyce (Jenkins) Young.

He enjoyed fishing, reading, watching old western movies, and spending time with his friends and neighbors. Barry...

Mar 28, 2023

Mary J. Garner, 76, of New Concord, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Genesis Hospital.

Mary was born on January 6, 1947, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Kennedy) Lucas.

Mary was a graduate of Cambridge High School and a lifelong homemaker. She loved her dogs and enjoyed taking...

Mar 28, 2023

Reda Mae (McKinley) Blasenhauer, 83, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Embassy of Cambridge.

Reda was born on April 19, 1939, in Buffalo, Ohio, a daughter of the late Fred and Sarah (Goddard) McKinley.

Reda was a graduate of Ohio University and worked at NCR. She was a member of the...

Mar 27, 2023

Marian Ruth (Markee) Pontius, 86, of Cumberland, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at her home.

Marian was born on April 12, 1936, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Harlan and Virgie (Albaugh) Markee.

She was a 1953 graduate of Old Washington High School. Marian retired from NCR and was a lifelong homemaker....

Mar 20, 2023

Grace Marie Milburn, 83, of Cambridge, went to be with her lord and savior on Monday, March 20, 2023, surrounded by family at her home.

She was born April 8, 1939, in Norfolk, Virginia, daughter of the late Waldo Elrick Schaaf and Grace Marie Culpepper.

Mrs. Milburn was a lifelong homemaker and member of the...

Mar 19, 2023

Rolland L. "Butch" Thompson, age 78 of Winterset, Lore City, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

Rolland was born June 20, 1944, to the late James K And Anna Bernice (Hyde) Thompson in Londonderry. Rolland was a graduate of Madison High School class of 1962. He played on the Madison Eagles...

Mar 19, 2023

John Frederick Casterline, 80, Quaker City passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.

John was born October 5, 1942 in Guernsey County, Ohio, the son of the late Loren R and Wilma (Geisey) Casterline.

He was a retired equipment operator and mechanic. He loved to hunt and bowl and spend...

Mar 18, 2023

Terry Lee Armstrong, 62, of Kimbolton passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at his home.

He was born August 7, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son to the late Davis and Sabina (Sullivan) Rhoades.

Terry was considered a jack of all trades. He could weld and paint and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trapping.

Mar 16, 2023

Cheryl "Cheri" (Bintz) Zecicikey, 78, of Fort Myers FL and formerly of Zanesville and also Grove City, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Life Care of Estero in Estero FL.

She was born October 16, 1944 in Zanesville, daughter of the late John G. Bintz Sr. and Marion A. (Little) Bintz.

Mrs. Zecicikey worked...

Mar 16, 2023

Geraldine Yvonne Colvin, 70, of Kimbolton, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at her home. She was born on June 8, 1952, in Uhrichsville, Ohio, a daughter to the late Philip Hoop and Hanna Worz. Geraldine was a Registered Nurse at SEORMC for thirty years and an engineer for NCR for fifteen years. She enjoyed going on trips and...

Mar 8, 2023

Brandon K Lovejoy, 35, of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Brandon was born September 7, 1987, in Zanesville, Ohio, a son to John and Mindy (Beach) Lovejoy.

He enjoyed playing PlayStation with his son, football, Nascar, fishing and cleaning cars. Brandon attended John Glenn schools.

He is preceded in death by...

Mar 6, 2023

Stephen "Paul" Greene, 69, of Cambridge, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at SEORMC.

Paul was born on August 2, 1953, in Logan, Ohio, a son to the late John Greene and Donna Ann (Dalton) Hodkinson.

Paul enjoyed football, baseball, walking, biking, and studying the Bible. He was a member of the church choir...

Mar 5, 2023

Corrinne S. Calvert, 73, of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Ohio Health Southeastern Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on January 4, 1950, in Cambridge. She was the only daughter of the late James and Ruth (Longsworth) Calvert.

Corrinne was a 1969 graduate of Cambridge High School.  After...