Obituaries

Dec 12, 2019

Loretta Jean Neff, 73, of Cambridge, died Thursday (December 12, 2019) at Cambridge Place.

She was born May 23, 1946 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Melvin Neff and Wanda (Miller) Neff. She was married to Richard Yunk from 1965 to 1986.

Ms. Neff retired from the former Swans Sporting Goods Store, where she had...

Dec 10, 2019

Timothy Ollie Hill-Thompson, infant son of Haley Hill of Cambridge and Timothy Thompson of Kimbolton, died December 10, 2019.

He was born December 10, 2019 in Columbus OH.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Alice Hill.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Richard and Teresa Hill...

Dec 7, 2019

Shelba J. (Callahan) Gregg Olney, 81, of Pleasant City, passed away Saturday (December 7, 2019) at the Riverside Methodist Hospital, following a brief illness.

She was born March 3, 1938 in Pleasant City, a daughter of the late Glenn and Rose (Weaver) Callahan.

Shelba was a 1955 graduate of Buffalo High School. She retired from...

Dec 6, 2019

Joseph Zwick, 69, of Cambridge, died Friday (December 6, 2019) at The Morrison House, Zanesville.

He was born February 9, 1950 in Cambridge, son of the late Franklin J. Zwick and Betty (Whittle) McManaway.

Mr. Zwick had been an oil field worker for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Nov 25, 2019

**SERVICE TIME UPDATE:  Memorial visitation hours will be held at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge, on Saturday (December 28, 2019) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor Randolph White officiating.**

Richard F. "Dump" Ford, 84, of Cambridge passed away Monday (November 25, 2019) at his home.

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Nov 24, 2019

Anna M. Nasworthy, 71, of Cambridge, died Sunday (November 24, 2019) at Southeastern Med.

She was born November 7, 1948 in Guernsey County, daughter of the late Joseph Lashley and Emma (Dement) Lashley.

Mrs. Nasworthy had worked as a nurse's aide at Cambridge Health Care Center and Red Carpet Nursing Home for many years.

Nov 22, 2019

Janice Lynn Touvell-Casey, 62, of Kipling, passed away Friday (November 22, 2019) at Riverside Hospital, Columbus.

She was born August 1, 1957 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Charles Raymond and Leota Mae Johnson-Touvell.

Lynn was a factory worker for many years, in addition to working as an Avon representative for over twenty years. She...

Nov 15, 2019

Jeffrey W. Cropper, 50, formerly of Byesville, died Friday (November 15, 2019) at the Cambridge Developmental Center.

He was born August 2, 1969 in Mariemont, son of Robert Cropper and Shirley (Erhold) Cropper.

Visitation will be held Tuesday (November 19, 2019) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge, where funeral services...

Nov 12, 2019

Victor A. Rowe, 71, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (November 12, 2019) at his home.

He was born October 14, 1948 in Cambridge, son of the late Willard C. Rowe and Catherine (Henry) Rowe.

A 1966 graduate of Madison High School, Mr. Rowe retired from Century Bank. He had many other jobs including selling suits at...

Nov 12, 2019

Karen S. Trott, 72, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (November 12, 2019) at Southeastern Med.

She was born October 15, 1947 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Allen Laird and Ruth (Hartwig) Laird.

Mrs. Trott had worked at Champion Spark Plug in the Quality Control department for many years. She also managed several video stores and...

Nov 9, 2019

James H. Gray, 70, of Quaker City, died Saturday (November 9, 2019) at Astoria Place of Barnesville.

He was born February 15, 1949 in Shelby, son of the late Lloyd William Gray and Madgel (Householder) Gray.

A 1969 graduate of Barnesville High School, Mr. Gray was a retired truck driver and milkman.

He...

Nov 8, 2019

Bessie Florence (McCune) Barrett, 79, of New Concord, died Friday (November 8, 2019) at the Beckett House, New Concord.

She was born June 8, 1940 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Albert R. McCune and Laura (Thompson) McCune.

She married Rev. Fred Barrett on July 15, 1962. Fred passed on May 22, 2014.

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Nov 6, 2019

William D. Albaugh, 85, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (November 6, 2019) at Southeastern Med.

He was born February 28, 1934 in Quaker City, son of the late Cecil Albaugh and Gertrude (Williams) Albaugh.

Mr. Albaugh was a carpet layer for many years.

He cherished spending time with his family and loved visiting &...

Nov 5, 2019

Mary Frances "Fran" Hall, 85, a lifelong resident of Quaker City, died Tuesday (November 5, 2019) at Astoria Place of Barnesville.

She was born September 14, 1934 in Guernsey County, daughter of the late Howard Abraham Thompson and Luella (Slasor) Thompson.

Mrs. Hall had worked as a waitress at the Shenandoah Inn and also at...

Nov 2, 2019

Linda L. Askins, 79, of Cambridge, died Saturday (November 2, 2019) at Astoria Place of Cambridge.

She was born August 18, 1940 in Toledo, daughter of the late Floyd W. Franklin and Evelyn (Lincoln) Askins.

Mrs. Askins had worked at the Toledo Hospital in the housekeeping department for many years.

She enjoyed family...

Oct 31, 2019

Paul L. Saltarelli, 64, of Kipling, died Thursday (October 31, 2019) at his home.

He was born August 20, 1955 in Connecticut, son of Faye (Morrone) Saltarelli of Florida and the late Philip Saltarelli.

Paul was an artist and was well-known for his paintings.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by...

Oct 26, 2019

Priscilla "Punky" Lackey, 70, of Cambridge, died Saturday (October 26, 2019) at the home of her daughter.

She was born November 29, 1948 in Lenoir NC, daughter of the late William Allen and Doris "Dodie" (Johnson) Callihan.

A 1966 graduate of Cambridge High School, Priscilla retired from Rotech, where she had been a location manager....

Oct 26, 2019

Milford C. Eagle Jr., 64, of Cambridge, died Saturday (October 26, 2019) at Genesis Hospital of Zanesville.

He was born January 29, 1955 in West Hamlin WV, son of the late Milford C. Eagle Sr. and Ann (Fraley) Eagle.

A 1973 graduate of Cambridge High School, Mr. Eagle was an excellent self-employed mechanic.

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Oct 24, 2019

Shelba Jean Grindstaff, 80, of Cambridge, died Thursday (October 24, 2019) at Cambridge Care & Rehab.

She was born April 5, 1939, daughter of the late Virgil Grindstaff and Freda (Gibson) Grindstaff.

Miss Grindstaff was a member of the Church of Christ and she enjoyed going to church.

She enjoyed listening to music...

Oct 19, 2019

Beva Elaine Mathers, 85, formerly of Cambridge, died Saturday (October 19, 2019) at Grant Medical Center, Columbus.

She was born January 22, 1934 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Wilbur A. Boyer and Lucy Belle (McCaig) Boyer.

Ms. Mathers was a former telemarketer for Ameridial Inc. and had worked for thirty years with Dorothy Fraizer...