Obituaries

Sep 30, 2022

James Mike "The Kid" Johnston, 65, of Cambridge, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at his home.

James was born August 1, 1957, in Cambridge, a son to the late James and Betty (Shaffer) Johnston.

He worked for the City of Cambridge for over 20 years in the Utilities Department. James loved fishing, hunting, bowling,...

Sep 29, 2022

Mary Vel Pennell, 70, of Cambridge, died Thursday (September 29, 2022) at her home.

She was born January 12, 1952 in Wood River IL, daughter of the late John Blaine and Frances E. (Fosha) Blaine.

The matriarch of the family, "Nana" was always there for reunions, sporting events, graduations, and births.

She was...

Sep 26, 2022

John Robert (Apple) Eynon passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, peacefully at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, with his beloved family at his side.

John was born June 1, 1937, in Cambridge, Ohio, a son to the late John Percy Ralphe and Florence Matilda (Ogle) Eynon.

He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1955 and...

Sep 25, 2022

Dorlos Kay Godwin, 81, of Quaker City, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Doctors Hospital in Columbus.

Dorlos was born December 3, 1940, in Gassaway, West Virginia, a daughter to the late Eddie Dobbins and Mildred (Lemon) Dobbins-Barnes.

She was a homemaker and loved crafting, reading, and her animals. Dorlos attended Quaker City Baptist...

Sep 10, 2022

Wilbur "Frank" Hess, 82, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the Morrison House in Zanesville.

He was born July 28, 1942, in Neffs, son of the late Wilbur N. Hess and Freda (Graham) Hess.

Mr. Hess was a retired carpenter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Sep 9, 2022

Christopher Lee Carlisle (Kit) 63 of Cambridge, Ohio died September 9th, 2022, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He died following a stroke with heart complications. He was born February 27, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio. He is the son of Joanne Carlisle and the late William Carlisle. Chris graduated from Watkins Memorial High School in 1977. He attended the...

Sep 9, 2022

Paul came into this world on Sunday, July 30, 1939, under a waxing gibbous. He weighed 1 pound, 14 ounces. As the story goes, he was placed in a shoe box and put near the oven to keep warm. His heart could be seen beating through his tiny chest and when it slowed, a drop of whiskey was placed...

Sep 7, 2022

John R. Ditto, 83, of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at his home.

John was born July 20, 1939, a son to the late William and Ruth (Marsh) Ditto.

Mr. Ditto was a US Navy Veteran having served three tours in Vietnam.

A private family service will be held at a...

Sep 7, 2022

Dennis Ray Amodio, 70, of Quaker City, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at his home.

Dennis was born January 15, 1950, in Canton, Ohio, a son to the late Robert Sherman and Dorothy "Dottie" (Miller) Welch.

Dennis was a member of the US Army and enjoyed fishing.

He is preceded in death...

Sep 3, 2022

Carolyn George, 63, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at her home.

Carolyn was born January 31, 1959, a daughter to the late Kale and Mary Belle (Berry) George.

Carolyn was a homemaker. She was crazy, wild, and free.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her two sisters, Bonnie...

Sep 3, 2022

Shirley Jean (Gray) Douglas, 88 of Cambridge, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2022. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

Shirley was born January 12, 1934, in Guernsey county, Wheeling township, at the Wallace place, Kimbolton Ohio, the oldest child of E Wade Gray of...

Aug 29, 2022

Lelia Faye Wallace, 92, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at Lincoln Village Assisted Living facility in Columbus.

Faye was born on October 29, 1929 in Quaker City, Ohio, a daughter to the late Homer and Lena (Harris) Grier.

Faye was a graduate of Quaker City High School. She was a bookkeeper...

Aug 26, 2022

Sue (Olnhausen) Cady, 54, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday, August 26, 2022.

She was born in Cambridge, Ohio, on November 17, 1967, a daughter of Karl and Shirley (Meighen) Olnhausen.

In addition to her loving and devoted husband of 26 years, Tim Cady, she is survived by her...

Aug 25, 2022

Ronald Thomas Trott 74, passed, away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at his home in Lore City.

Ronald was born July 6, 1948, in Canton, Ohio, a son to the late William and Margaret (Davis) Trott.

Mr. Trott was a Steel Alloy Worker for Shield Alloy before he retired. Before working at Shield Alloy, Ronald was...

Aug 22, 2022

Carol J. McWilliams, 82, of Cambridge, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, in Cambridge.

She was born March 3, 1940, in Wadsworth, daughter of the late John Rollin Lawless and Ellnor (Holderbaum) Lawless.

Mrs. McWilliams retired from the former Shenandoah Truck Stop, where she had worked as a bookkeeper for 17 ½ years. Carol also...

Aug 19, 2022

Clifford "Butch" Clark III, 74 , of Cambridge, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Butch was born on March 16, 1948, in Cambridge, a son to the late Clifford Clark Jr. and Jean Ellen (Ransom) Byrd.

Mr. Clark graduated from Cambridge High School in the class of 1966. Butch retired...

Aug 18, 2022

Willie Arthur Wilkins, 71, of Salesville, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at his home.

Willie was born on September 1, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, a son to the late Gilbert and Betty Ann (Smith) Wilkins.

Willie an active member of the USMC from March 24, 1969, to March 31, 1971, when he was honorably...

Aug 15, 2022

Deanna J. Kerr, 81, of Dover, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, in Dover, Ohio.

She was born December 28, 1940, in Barberton, daughter of the late Anthony Kaluza and Norma (Lepley) Kaluza.

Mrs. Kerr retired from Lake Port Square in Florida after having previously worked at Kroger for twenty years. In addition, she spent...

Aug 12, 2022

Zachary Owen Black, 18, of Cambridge, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022. He was born July 18, 2004, in Columbus, Ohio, a son to Andrew and Melissa (Hardy) Black.

He is survived by his parents, Andrew and Melissa, a sister, Caitlyn, his fiancée, Jenna, and his grandparents Kitty, Edith, and Rockie of Cambridge. Also left to cherish...

Aug 6, 2022

Shirley Ann Patterson, 58, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at her home.

Shirley was born on January 24, 1964, in Sidney, Ohio, a daughter to the late Clifford Hughes and Shirley (Painter) Daughtery.

She was a Cambridge High School graduate where she was a cheerleader. Shirley worked at the former Cambridge State...