Obituaries

Feb 22, 2023

Patricia "Patty" Kay Bradford, 41, of Cambridge, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at her home.

Patty enjoyed spending time with her daughter, friends, and family.

She was born on June 9, 1981, in Cambridge, a daughter of Kenny Bradford and the late Kitty (Hickman) Bradford.

Patty is preceded in death by...

Feb 21, 2023

Tonya Michelle Hughes, 55, of New Concord, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at SEORMC.

Tonya was born on August 5, 1967, in Sydney, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clifford Eugene Hughes and Shirley Ann (Painter) Daughtery.

She enjoyed playing bingo, Words with Friends, listening to music, and spending time with her family,...

Feb 20, 2023

Glenver "Sug" Mark Wheatley, 80, of Cambridge, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at his home.

He was born on November 8, 1942, in Cambridge, a son to the late John and Lucille (McMann) Wheatley.

Glenver was a member of the Eagles and retired from NCR.

There will be no services held at...

Feb 19, 2023

Leonard Lashley Jr., 94, of Sarahsville, passed away on February 19, 2023, in Zanesville, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 23, 1928, in Kennonsburg, a son to the late Leonard and Freda (Hague) Lashley.

Leonard was well rounded and developed a good work ethic assisting his father-in-law on a farm as he...

Feb 14, 2023

Rowena E Young, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Cambridge Place in Cambridge, Ohio, surrounded by her granddaughters and two of her great granddaughters. She was born on January 29, 1926, in Pike County, a daughter of the late Josiah and Hazel Warren.

She attended First Christian Church of Cambridge. She graduated from...

Feb 12, 2023

Courtney Alan Cowden, 70, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home in Newcomerstown.

He was born on February 26, 1952, in Zanesville, a son to Hattie Ridgeway and the late Kyle Cowden.

He was a 1970 graduate of John Glenn High School. Courtney retired from NAPA. He enjoyed working on cars, listening to...

Feb 10, 2023

Wayne Allan Owczarek, 66, of Byesville, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at SEORMC.

Wayne was born on March 18, 1956, in Harrisburg, PA, a son to the late John and Darla (Stokes) Owczarek.

He worked for Cambridge Power Equipment as a small engine mechanic until the closure of the business and then went on...

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...