Obituaries

Jacqueline  D. Wheeler

Jacqueline D. Wheeler

Jun 11, 2021

Jacqueline D. Wheeler, 48, of Cambridge, died Friday (June 11, 2021) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

She was born December 26, 1972 in Cambridge, daughter of Jack Melchiori.

Ms. Wheeler was a receptionist at Ohio Smiles for several years.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Justine Stanley.

She is...

Sandra  Kay Dunlap

Sandra Kay Dunlap

Jun 6, 2021

On Sunday (June 6, 2021), Sandra Kay Dunlap, loving mother of three children, passed away at the age of 69 at the Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.

She was born on February 16, 1952 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Alexander F. Miller and Mildred L. (Corbett) Miller.

She worked in the restaurant industry in...

Percy  Ralph Eynon

Percy Ralph Eynon

Jun 3, 2021

Percy Ralph "Killer" Eynon, 90, passed away Thursday (June 3, 2021). He was born June 8, 1930 and lived his entire life in Cambridge, OH.

Ralph, as he was known, worked 40 years at Columbia Gas of Ohio where he had been a "regulator man". He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church of Cambridge and...

Margaret  Louise Richards

Margaret Louise Richards

May 31, 2021

**SERVICE UPDATE:  Graveside services will be held at Greenmount Union Cemetery, Freeport, on Thursday (June 24, 2021) at 12:30 p.m. for Margaret Louise Richards, who died May 31, 2021.  Father Paul Hrezo will officiate.**

Margaret Louise Richards, 88, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday (May 31, 2021) at SEORMC.

She was born March 27, 1933 in...

Donna  Mae Wells

Donna Mae Wells

May 27, 2021

Donna Mae Wells, 82, of New Concord, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, at CHC at Beckett House of New Concord.

She was born October 29, 1938 in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Peter Hafner and Margaret (Gerrity) Hafner.

Ms. Wells and her husband owned Lyle's Marina in Pearl Beach, MI. She then went on...

Louis  J. Kapolka

Louis J. Kapolka

May 21, 2021

Louis J. Kapolka, 87, of Senecaville, died Friday (May 21, 2021) at Southeastern Med.

He was born April 26, 1934 in Maple Heights, son of the late Lewis Kapolka and Sophia (Malec) Kapolka.

A 1952 graduate of Maple Heights High School, Mr. Kapolka was an insurance adjuster for G.A.B. North America for many years.

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William "Jake" E. Barnhart

William "Jake" E. Barnhart

May 21, 2021

William E "Jake" Barnhart, 62, of Cambridge, passed away Friday (May 21, 2021) at his home.

He was born October 31, 1958 in Cambridge, son of William Ray Barnhart, and the late Betty Mae (Dingus) Barnhart.

Jake was a former employee of the Secrest Disposal company.

He loved spending time with his kids...

Alex  Jeffrey Roberts

Alex Jeffrey Roberts

May 20, 2021

Alex Jeffrey Roberts, 31, of Caldwell, passed away, Thursday (May 20, 2021) in Cambridge.

He was born April 20, 1990, son of Rex A. Roberts Jr. and Lea Ann Hannum.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Rex A. Roberts Sr.

Alex was a laborer and student, and one of his...

Delores  A. Keith

Delores A. Keith

May 17, 2021

Delores A. Keith, 72, of Cambridge, died Monday (May 17, 2021) at her home.

She was born August 4, 1948 in Derwent, daughter of Viola (Holdren) Abrams and the late Hubert Abrams.

Ms. Keith was a 1967 graduate of Philo High School and was a factory worker for many years.

She loved spending...

Ronald "Butch" L. Smith

Ronald "Butch" L. Smith

May 16, 2021

Ronald L. "Butch" Smith, 64, of Cambridge, died Sunday (May 16, 2021) at Altercare of Cambridge.

He was born June 11, 1956 in Akron, son of Dorcas "Dotty" (Rossiter) Smith-Jones and the late Lan Smith.

Mr. Smith was a retired truck driver.

He was a member of the NRA and enjoying the outdoors,...

Jason  M. Davis

Jason M. Davis

May 12, 2021

Jason M. Davis, 40, of Medina, died Wednesday (May 12, 2021) at Cleveland Metro Hospital following an industrial accident.

He was born June 3, 1980 in Zanesville, son of Michael Davis and Linda (Hayes) Davis.

Mr. Davis worked at Cleveland Cliffs Steel Company, where he was a process manager in mechanical maintenance.  He earned his...

Patty  Lou West-Dupler

Patty Lou West-Dupler

May 11, 2021

**SERVICE UPDATE:  Graveside services will be held at Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge, on Thursday (July 1, 2021) at 1 p.m. with Pastor Mark Slay officiating.  A lunch will follow at the Cambridge VFW.**

On Tuesday (May 11, 2021), Patty Lou West-Dupler was reunited with the love of her life, Larry Dupler, who passed away November 9, 2018.

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Betty  J. Hill

Betty J. Hill

May 10, 2021

Betty J. Hill, 89, of Cambridge, died Monday (May 10, 2021) in Guernsey County.

She was born November 9, 1931 in Guernsey County, daughter of the late William H. Black and Lillie (Myers) Black.

Mrs. Hill was a homemaker.  She was a graduate of Old Washington High School.

She loved to fish.

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Judith  Sandra Guy

Judith Sandra Guy

May 9, 2021

Judith S. (Black) Guy, 80, passed away on May 9, 2021 surrounded by her family.

She was born July 7, 1940 in East Brady PA, daughter of the late Orville L. and Madeline E. (McCanna) Black.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed gardening, scrapbooking, spending time with her family, and...

Martin  B. Lehotay

Martin B. Lehotay

May 8, 2021

Martin B. Lehotay, 75, of Cambridge, died Saturday (May 8, 2021) at Beckett House at New Concord.

He was born July 12, 1945 in Cambridge, son of the late Edward Lehotay and Agnes (Love) Lehotay.

Mr. Lehotay was a self-employed brick mason.  He was also the owner and operator of Gas Tech Compressors

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Jules  Eugene Canel

Jules Eugene Canel

May 6, 2021

Jules Eugene Canel, 76, of Quaker City, died Thursday (May 6, 2021) at Southeastern Med, Cambridge.

He was born October 15, 1944, son of the late Jules Canel and Mary Edith (Oakley) Canel.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Ann Long; and a brother-in-law, Frank Clifford Alwine....

Harold  L. Hutchison

Harold L. Hutchison

May 5, 2021

Harold L. Hutchison, 84, of Byesville, died Wednesday (May 5, 2021) at Southeastern Med, Cambridge.

He was born July 14, 1936 in Byesville, son of the late Lee Hutchison and Mary (Secrest) Hutchison.

Mr. Hutchison retired from the former Cambridge State Hospital, where he had worked as a therapeutic aide for thirty years.

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Thomas  H. Stevens

Thomas H. Stevens

May 4, 2021

Thomas H. Stevens, 71, of Senecaville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday (May 4, 2021) at Regency Hospital Cleveland West, Middleburg Heights OH.

He was born February 22, 1950 in Cambridge, son of the late Thomas E. Stevens and Vivian L. (Sills) Stevens-Cox.

Mr. Stevens retired from the former Cambridge State...

Connie  J. Laird

Connie J. Laird

May 3, 2021

Connie J. Laird, 67, of Cambridge, died Monday (May 3, 2021) at The Beckett House at New Concord.

She was born July 30, 1953 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Allan Laird Sr. and Ruth E. (Hartwig) Laird.

Miss Laird retired after working at Wal-Mart for over twenty years.  She loved her "Wal-Mart family".

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Otis  Junior Watson

Otis Junior Watson

May 2, 2021

Otis Junior Watson, 85, of Middlebourne, went to be with the Lord on Sunday (May 2, 2021).

He was born November 28, 1935 in Quaker City, son of the late Otis and Dessie (Walker) Watson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald E. Watson; and two sisters, Wilma...