Obituaries

Marion  E. Speer

Marion E. Speer

Jan 17, 2021

Marion E. Speer, 73, of Cambridge, died Sunday (January 17, 2021) at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

She was born October 19, 1947 in Bridgeport CT, daughter of the late Andrew B. Mazek and Elizabeth "Betty" M. (Mayoros) Mazek.

Mrs. Speer had worked at The Ohio State University Medical Center as a critical care registered nurse for...

Debbie Furry

Debbie Furry

Jan 16, 2021

Debbie Furry, loving wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend passed away January 16 after a brief illness. Her kind and generous nature led everyone who knew her to refer to her as the nicest person you would ever know. It is difficult to mention her name in any setting near Cambridge, Ohio without hearing that she was their 2...

Robert  Charles Dunlap

Robert Charles Dunlap

Jan 15, 2021

Robert Charles Dunlap, 72, of Cambridge, lost his longtime battle with cancer and passed away quietly at home on Friday (January 15, 2021).

Bob was a United States Army veteran and retired from the Cambridge City Water Department.

Bob was a man of few words, but always around to lend a helping hand whenever needed. ...

Eileen Hess

Eileen Hess

Jan 12, 2021

Eileen Hess, 77, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (January 12, 2021) at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

She was born April 18, 1943 in Newcomerstown, daughter of the late Albert Ogle Sr. and Edith (Spencer) Ogle.

A 1961 graduate of New Concord High School, Mrs. Hess had worked at Dr. Earl Conaway's office as a secretary for nine...

Florence  Ann Crawford

Florence Ann Crawford

Jan 9, 2021

Florence Ann "Flo" "Fay" Crawford was a caring and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Flo left this world peacefully on January 9, 2021 at her home.

Flo was born February 28, 1942 in Salesville, daughter of the late John Yanosik Sr. and Lois Alberta (Baker) Yanosik.

Mom was a dedicated mother first and...

Krista  Lynn Balik

Krista Lynn Balik

Jan 6, 2021

Krista Lynn Balik, 46, of Byesville, passed away peacefully Wednesday (January 6, 2021).

She was born November 1, 1974 in Zanesville.  She was a graduate of Cambridge High School.

Over the past few years, Krista has worked very hard to be clean and sober, which she accomplished since 2016.  She has been attending Christ the...

Carol  Joann Walter

Carol Joann Walter

Jan 6, 2021

Carol Joann Walter, 82, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (January 6, 2021) at Astoria Place of Cambridge.

She was born July 12, 1938 in Kimbolton, daughter of the late David Wylie and Elma (Durben) Wylie.

A 1957 graduate of Cambridge High School, Mrs. Walter had worked at Muskingum University in the dining services department.

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Gary  Allen Wade

Gary Allen Wade

Jan 2, 2021

Gary Allen Wade, 77, of Columbus, died Saturday (January 2, 2021) at The Ohio State University Wexner Center, Columbus.

He was born July 4, 1943 in Canton, son of the late Ralph Wade Jr. and Catherine (Sieber) Wade.

Mr. Wade was a retired truck driver.

He loved fishing and being in the outdoors....

John  Andrew Berger  Sr.

John Andrew Berger Sr.

Jan 2, 2021

John Andrew Berger Sr., 60, of Cambridge, died Saturday (January 2, 2021) at his home.

He was born January 21, 1960 in Cambridge, son of the late Richard Berger and Mary (Hill) Berger.

He was a mechanic for forty-five years.

He enjoyed tinkering with cars.  He loved campfires, camping, growing his garden, and...

Raymond Brothers  Jr.

Raymond Brothers Jr.

Dec 30, 2020

Raymond Brothers Jr., 92, of Quaker City, died Wednesday (December 30, 2020) at the Helen Purcell Home, Zanesville.

He was born May 31, 1928 in Quaker City, son of the late John Raymond Brothers and Jennie (Smith) Brothers.

A graduate of Old Washington High School, Mr. Brothers retired after thirty-eight years with Broughtons Dairy, where...

Earl  Robert Huffman

Earl Robert Huffman

Dec 28, 2020

Earl Robert Huffman, 77, of Cambridge, died Monday (December 28, 2020) at his home.

He was born October 16, 1943 in Port William, son of the late Earl Huffman and Ruth (Sprowl) Lewis.

Mr. Huffman retired from the US Army, where he had been a Sergeant 1 st Class.  He had served during the Vietnam...

Karen Jamiel

Karen Jamiel

Dec 28, 2020

Karen Jamiel, 77, of Cambridge, passed away Monday (December 28, 2020) at Astoria Place of Cambridge.

She was born March 26, 1943 in Zanesville, daughter of the late Bernard Glass and Bernadine (Wilson) Glass.

Mrs. Jamiel had worked at Bank One and US Bank as a loan officer.

She was a member of...

Frank  A. Potts

Frank A. Potts

Dec 26, 2020

Frank A. Potts, 72, Byesville, OH, passed away on December 26, 2020 surrounded by his wife and children at Genesis Hospital CCU, Zanesville, OH, while being treated for a severe infection caused by numerous recent medical procedures.

He was born on June 14, 1948 in Byesville, Ohio, the son of the late Frank H. and Rachel (McFarlane)...

Alice  F. Gombeda

Alice F. Gombeda

Dec 25, 2020

Alice F. Gombeda, 78, of Cambridge, died Friday (December 25, 2020) at Altercare of Cambridge.

She was born May 29, 1942 in Coshocton, daughter of the late Boyd Reed and Freda (Shroyer) Reed.

Mrs. Gombeda was a line worker at Hamilton Beach for many years.  She was a member of the Cambridge VFW Auxiliary and...

Courtney  Dawn Dansby

Courtney Dawn Dansby

Dec 25, 2020

Courtney Dawn Dansby, 32, of Columbus, suddenly and unexpectedly went to be with the angels on Friday (December 25, 2020).

She was born July 11, 1988 in Cambridge, daughter of Carla Dansby and the late Tyrone Hunter.

She was a 2006 graduate of Cambridge High School.

Courtney was known for her big heart...

Vance  M. Bates

Vance M. Bates

Dec 20, 2020

Vance M. Bates, 83, of Cambridge, died Sunday (December 20, 2020) at Southeastern Med, Cambridge.

He was born April 11, 1937 in Caldwell, son of the late Willard Bates and Eileen (Cooper) Bates.

Mr. Bates retired from Columbia Gas, where he had worked as a supervisor.

He was a member of the Cambridge...

W.  David Ogle

W. David Ogle

Dec 19, 2020

David Ogle, 77, of New Concord, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, from complications of Covid-19.

David was born February 15, 1943 in St. Marys WV to the late Willis Ogle and Fern (Cross) Ogle.  He grew up in Dexter City and attended Kent State University.

Having lived and worked...

Doris  M. Stavely

Doris M. Stavely

Dec 17, 2020

Doris M. Stavely, 88, of Cambridge, died Thursday (December 17, 2020) at Beckett House at New Concord.

She was born March 27, 1932 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Frances Hill and Hazel (Householder) Hill.

Mrs. Stavely had worked at the former March Electric for many years.

She was Baptist by faith.

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Walter Hawkins

Walter Hawkins

Dec 17, 2020

Walter Hawkins, 83, of Old Washington, passed away Thursday (December 17, 2020) at Southeastern Med.

He was born July 29, 1937 in Barnesville, son of the late Harry V. "Andy" Hawkins and Dessie M. (Tennant) Hawkins.

Walter and his wife, Martha, were owners and trainers of Standardbred Racehorses for forty-five years, along with the family....

Patricia Stevenson

Patricia Stevenson

Dec 15, 2020

Patricia Stevenson, 91, of Cincinnati, died Tuesday (December 15, 2020) at Mercy Anderson, Cincinnati.

She was born November 26, 1929 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Dr. J. William Camp and Emma (Fenton) Camp.

Patricia was a homemaker, married to Robert Stevenson for 65 years, and had four sons. She was an avid gardener and...