Obituaries

Ann L. Shaver
Jan 6, 2022
Ann L. (Durbin) Shaver, 68, of Kimbolton, died Thursday (January 6, 2022) at her home.
She was born September 29, 1953 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Lewis Durbin and Theora (Walter) Durbin.
Mrs. Shaver was a home health nurse for many years.
She enjoyed cooking and camping.
In addition to...
Ruth Joan Calvert
Jan 6, 2022
Ruth Joan (Longsworth) Calvert, 91, of Cambridge, died Thursday (January 6, 2022) at her home.
She was born November 23, 1930 in Cambridge, daughter of the late William C. Longsworth and Alvina (Lake) Longsworth.
Mrs. Calvert was a shoe salesperson at several local stores in Cambridge.
She was a member of the Business...
Gerald James Benson
Jan 5, 2022
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald James Benson, 77, of Cambridge, on Wednesday (January 5, 2022) at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.
He was born October 28, 1944, in Manchester England, son of the late Joseph and Florence (Brooks) Benson.
Mr. Benson was an entrepreneur and was...
Christine Lynn Wolfe
Jan 4, 2022
Christine Lynn Wolfe, 52, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (January 4, 2022) at Embassy of Cambridge.
She was born October 30, 1969 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Charles A. Wolfe and Marjorie (Rossiter) Wolfe.
Miss Wolfe was a 1988 graduate of the Golden Rule School and had worked at Guernsey Industries. She was an avid...
Nathaniel Johnson
Jan 4, 2022
Nathaniel Johnson, 32, of Kimbolton, died Tuesday (January 4, 2022) at his home.
He was born May 3, 1989 in Franklin NC, son of Randy H. Roper and the late Tava Johnson.
Mr. Johnson was a heavy equipment operator.
He was Christian by faith. He enjoyed reading the Bible and studying religion.
...Robert Leroy Daugherty
Jan 3, 2022
Robert "Bobby" Leroy Daugherty, 50, of Cambridge, died Monday (January 3, 2022) at his home.
He was born May 17, 1971 in Cambridge, son of Donna (Britton) Painter.
Mr. Daugherty had worked for over thirty years as a cook at Bob Evans and Theo's Restaurant. Most recently, he had worked at the Bear's Den and...
Terri Rosanna Wolf
Jan 3, 2022
Terri Rosanna Wolf, 50, of Cambridge, died Monday (January 3, 2022) at Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark.
She was born August 7, 1971 in Cambridge, daughter of Juanita (Gibson) Brock and the late Richard Wolf.
She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in...
Patricia A. Rhodes
Jan 3, 2022
Patricia Ann Rhodes, 80, of Cambridge passed away on January 3, 2022, at Cambridge Place, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on March 14, 1941 to Mary Camelia Civitillo Wharff and Carl Wharff in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Orland Rhodes, whom she married on April 14,...
Donald Joseph Just
Jan 2, 2022
Donald Joseph Just, 83, of Kimbolton, died Sunday (January 2, 2022) at Southeastern OH Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.
He was born May 29, 1938 in Parma, son of the late Emil Just and Ann (Murrey) Just.
Mr. Just was a mechanic and an auto body repairman. He enjoyed restoring cars and trucks.
He...
Rae Ellen Evans
Jan 1, 2022
Rae Ellen (Wells) Evans, 70, of Old Washington, died Saturday (January 1, 2022) at her home.
She was born May 24, 1951 in Phoenix AZ, daughter of the late Charles Wells and Edna (Wittenbrook) Baker.
She attended Zane Trace High School. She was a former employee of the Old Appalachian Behavioral Health Care Hospital as...
Roberta M. Combs
Dec 30, 2021
Roberta M. (Zimmer) Combs, 73, of Cambridge, died Thursday (December 30, 2021) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.
She was born March 30, 1948 in Dayton, daughter of the late Edward Zimmer and Melba (Dietz) Zimmer.
A 1966 graduate of Tecumseh High School, Mrs. Combs had worked for thirty-three years for the City of...
Vicky Faye Starr
Dec 29, 2021
Vicky Faye (Fogle) Starr, 73, of Quaker City, died Wednesday (December 29, 2021) at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.
She was born November 9, 1948 in Zanesville, daughter of the late Kenny Fogle and Virginia (Watson) Fogle.
A 1966 graduate of Zane Trace High School, Mrs. Starr was a former employee of NCR and also Cambridge Behavioral...
Walter M. Hughes Sr.
Dec 28, 2021
Walter M. Hughes Sr., 71, of Lore City, died Tuesday (December 28, 2021) at Astoria Place of Cambridge.
He was born September 24, 1950 in Corning, son of the late Cavender Edwards and Opal M. (Preston) Edwards.
A 1969 graduate of Miller High School, Mr. Hughes had worked as a welder at Ohio Bridge Company...
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Dec 27, 2021
Bruce L. Archer, 57, of Kimbolton, died Monday (December 27, 2021) at his home.
He was born February 5, 1964 in Cambridge, son of the late James Archer and Carolyn (McCoy) Archer.
A 1983 graduate of John Glenn High School, Mr. Archer retired from Picoma Industries where he had worked as a pipe threader for...
Bruce L. Archer
Dec 27, 2021
Bruce L. Archer, 57, of Kimbolton, died Monday (December 27, 2021) at his home.
He was born February 5, 1964 in Cambridge, son of the late James Archer and Carolyn (McCoy) Archer.
A 1983 graduate of John Glenn High School, Mr. Archer retired from Picoma Industries where he had worked as a pipe threader for...
Claire A. Mccaskey
Dec 27, 2021
Claire A. McCaskey, 97, of Cambridge, went to be with the angels on Monday (December 27, 2021) at her home.
She was born July 11, 1924 in Cleveland, daughter of the late Anton Kolarik and Cecelia (Halama) Kolarik.
Mrs. McCaskey retired from the American Greeting Company, where she had worked as a time keeper for...
Joyce Elaine Wyers
Dec 24, 2021
Joyce Elaine Wyers, 88, of Cambridge, died Friday (December 24, 2021) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.
She was born February 19, 1933 in Akron, daughter of the late George Horatio Wearley and Alice Marie (Rose) Wearley.
Mrs. Wyers worked at Muskingum College in the food service department for many years.
She...
Vernon L. Yontz
Dec 24, 2021
Vernon L. Yontz, 70, of Cambridge, died Friday (December 24, 2021) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.
He was born February 17, 1951 in Cambridge, son of the late Kenneth Lee Yontz and Dolores (Freda) Yontz.
A 1969 graduate of Meadowbrook High School, Mr. Yontz had worked for Penske of Zanesville, moving parts and...
Violet M. Jeffries
Dec 23, 2021
Violet (Vi) M. Jeffries, age 86, of Cambridge, Ohio passed away at home on December 23, 2021, after a short illness. Beloved wife and devoted mother, she was born in Richwood, WV on March 30, 1935. She was the only child of Gertrude and Cecil Rankin, who both preceded her in death. Stepdaughter Carlotta Pierce also preceded her in...
Timothy L. Hardy
Dec 23, 2021
**UPDATED: THE MEMORIAL SERVICE HAS NOW BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. **
Timothy L. Hardy, 75, of Cambridge, died Thursday (December 23, 2021) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.
He was born December 11, 1946 in Cambridge, son of the late Charles Hardy and Helen (Dyer) Hardy.
Mr. Hardy retired from Cambridge...
