Obituaries

Roger Allen Bean
Feb 5, 2022
Roger Allen "Skip" Bean, 68, of Cambridge, passed away unexpectedly Saturday (February 5, 2022) at his home.
He was born April 18, 1953, in Byesville, son of the late William and Doris "Weekley" Bean. Roger graduated from Meadowbrook High School, where he excelled in football and wrestling. He also attended Muskingum Area Technical College.
Roger...
            Todd A. Jarrett
Feb 4, 2022
Todd A. Jarrett, 58, of Cambridge, passed away Friday (February 4, 2022) at his home.
He was born December 19, 1963 in Zanesville, son of Janet (Smithton) Jarrett of Cambridge and the late Donald Jarrett.
Todd was a former longtime employee of the Cambridge State Hospital. He was also a truck driver, and he was...
Jerry Linn Bates
Feb 3, 2022
Jerry Linn Bates, 63, of Cambridge, died Thursday (February 3, 2022) at his home.
He was born August 7, 1958 in Cleveland, son of the late Vance M. Bates and Patricia Ellen (McDiffitt) Bates.
He retired from Long Appraisal Group and he also worked for TW Metals for 23 years. He was a 1976 graduate...
Shawn Robert Mcelroy
Feb 2, 2022
Shawn Robert McElroy, 46, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (February 2, 2022) at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
He was born August 14, 1975 in Cambridge, son of Bobby Lee McElroy of Illinois, Cynthia (Wolfe) Goodman and step son of W. Lloyd Goodman of Cambridge.
He was graduate of Cambridge High School and Muskingum Area...
Mary E. Collart
Feb 2, 2022
Mary E. Collart, 89, of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday, (February 2, 2022) at Embassy of Cambridge.
She was born September 26, 1932 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Frank Joseph Collart and Merris (Decroix) Collart.
Mary was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and had worked at Ekco and Guernsey Veterinary Clinic.
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Sandra Jean Sigman
Jan 31, 2022
**SERVICES RESCHEDULED: Services have been moved to Tuesday (February 8, 2022) with visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge, and a funeral service following at 1 p.m.**
Sandra Jean Sigman, 80, of Cambridge, died Monday (January 31, 2022) at Embassy of Cambridge.
She was born June 13, 1941 in Cambridge,...
            Julia May Laurenzi
Jan 29, 2022
Julia May (Brady) Laurenzi, 77, of Cambridge, died Saturday (January 29, 2022) at her home.
She was born October 12, 1944 in Akron, daughter of the late Augustas James Brady and Ethel (Nagy) Brady.
Mrs. Laurenzi was a homemaker and a housekeeper.
No calling hours will be observed. No funeral services will be...
Michael T. Cygan
Jan 28, 2022
Michael T. Cygan, age 73, of Salesville, Ohio, passed away on January 28, 2022 in Perry, Florida of natural causes. Mike was born October 20, 1948 to the late Michael and Caroline (Sobczyk) Cygan. He grew up in Hinkley, Ohio, raised his family in Layffette, Ohio, and moved to Salesville in 2004.
Mike was a member of...
Helen Coats
Jan 27, 2022
Helen Riley Coats, one hundred, went to meet the Lord on January 27, 2022.
Helen was born May 10, 1921, to Charley and Mabel Riley in Hartsville, Tennessee near Nashville.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, J. L. Coats; son, James Memory Coats; granddaughter, Consuela Conner; grandson, Christopher Jackson; great-granddaughter, Cassidy Young; great-grandson,...
Tim Scott
Jan 27, 2022
Like the fictional TV show "Cheers" they had Norm, but we had Tim Scott, who was loved by so many wherever he went! His sense of humor was unique, and it was his trademark. We lost a wonderful husband, father, brother-in-law, and friend. Heaven welcomed our Tim home on January 7, 2022.
Tim retired from the family...
Clara Ann O'Connor
Jan 27, 2022
Clara Ann (Truman) O'Connor, 63, of Cambridge, died Thursday (January 27, 2022) at her home.
She was born December 27, 1958 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Albert Truman Sr. and Lilian (Dansby) Truman.
Mrs. O'Connor had formerly worked at the Cambridge Holiday Inn.
She loved working crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She collected...
Lowell Arthur Fowler
Jan 25, 2022
Lowell Arthur Fowler, 87, of Naples, Florida passed peacefully from this life on January 25, 2022.
He was born August 18, 1934, on the family farm in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Leslie John and Olive Irene (Layman) Fowler. Lowell graduated Barnesville High School in 1952 and went on to attend Bowling Green State University where he...
Francis D. Duff
Jan 23, 2022
Francis D. Duff passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2022.
He was born to Paul and Alta Duff in 1923 in Muskingum County, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife Polly (Barron) Duff and brother Dana Duff of Beaver, Pennsylvania. Francis and Polly were married in 1947 and were wed nearly 70 years....
Linda Lou Cain
Jan 22, 2022
Linda Lou (Hostutler) Cain, 80, of Cambridge, died Saturday (January 22, 2022) at Cardinal Place Assisted Living.
She was born July 26, 1941 in Antrim, daughter of the late James Hostutler and Dorothy (Douglass) Hostutler.
A 1960 graduate of Cambridge High School, Mrs. Cain was a lifelong homemaker. She enjoyed making crafts and taking them...
            Decatur Miller Jr.
Jan 21, 2022
Decatur Miller Jr., 85, of Lore City, passed away Friday (January 21, 2022) at Embassy of Cambridge where he received good care, kindness, and respect.
He was born October 8, 1936 in Cambridge, son of the late Decatur Miller Sr. and Margurete (Wells) Miller.
Mr. Miller was a brick mason by trade.
He...
George Howard Wisenbarger
Jan 19, 2022
George Howard Wisenbarger, 77, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (January 19, 2022) at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.
He was born June 18, 1944 in Navarre, son of the late Chester H. Wisenbarger and Eva Mae (Rayner) Wisenbarger. He was raised at the Guernsey County Children's Home with six of his siblings.
A 1963 graduate of Cambridge High...
Howard Gene Hutchison
Jan 19, 2022
Howard Gene Hutchison, 84, of Norwich, died Wednesday (January 19, 2022) at his home.
He was born June 5, 1937 in Belmont County, son of the late Wilson Hutchison and Martha (Gay) Hutchison.
A 1956 graduate of New Concord High School, Gene retired from the Aircraft Braking Systems of Akron.
He enjoyed yardwork,...
Randy Eugene Clipner
Jan 19, 2022
Randy Eugene Clipner, 52, of Salesville, died Wednesday (January 19, 2022) at his home.
He was born February 24, 1969 in Cambridge, son of the late James Clipner and Norma (McKinney) Likes.
Randy was a carpenter by trade and was also a mechanic.
He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed four-wheeling and camping. ...
            Melvin W. Lanning
Jan 14, 2022
Melvin W. Lanning, 63, of Cambridge, died Friday (January 14, 2022) at his home.
He was born June 5, 1958 in Cambridge, son of the late William George Lanning and Shirley (Wheeler) Lanning.
A 1976 graduate of Old Washington High School, Mr. Lanning had worked as a maintenance man.
In addition to his...
George Francis Bliss
Jan 14, 2022
George Francis Bliss, age 98, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday (January 14, 2022).
He was born October 1, 1923 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Carl and Nelle (Hammond) Bliss.
George was a 1941 graduate of Brown High School (Cambridge). Following high school, George drove tanker trucks for Standard Oil before...
