Obituaries

John Novotny Jr.
Jan 6, 2020
John Novotny Jr., 78, of Kimbolton, died Monday (January 6, 2020) at his home.
He was born in Carmichaels Pennsylvania to John Novotny Sr. and Mabel Charlotte (nee Phillips) Novotny, 11-7-41, John was always pleased to tell that his father's birthday 7-11-14, was his birthday in reverse!
John is survived by his wife Rose Araminta...
Gordon Ernest Carpenter
Jan 5, 2020
Gordon Ernest Carpenter, 57, of Quaker City, died Sunday (January 5, 2020) at Wheeling Hospital.
He was born April 28, 1962 in Barnesville, son of the late Donald G. Carpenter and Alberta J. (Carter) Carpenter.
A graduate of Buckeye Trail High School, Mr. Carpenter had worked at Arrow Plastics and Wilson Plastics for many years....
Freda Mae Bennett
Jan 2, 2020
**SERVICE UPDATE: A memorial service will be held at the Church of God of Prophecy, Cambridge, on Thursday (January 30, 2020) at 6 p.m.**
Freda Mae Bennett, 91, of Cambridge, died Thursday (January 2, 2020) at Cambridge Care & Rehab.
She was born March 22, 1928 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Walter Callihan and...
Delmar "Del" Franklin Severing
Jan 2, 2020
Delmar "Del" Franklin Severing, 87, of Cambridge, died Thursday (January 2, 2020) at Altercare of Cambridge.
He was born May 19, 1932 in Dixie, son of the late Vince Severing and Margaret (Self) Severing.
Mr. Severing was a diesel mechanic – he bought a store in Kentucky, moved to Chicago, and then to Ohio. He...
E. Gail Gibson
Jan 2, 2020
E. Gail Gibson, 83, of Cambridge, died Thursday (January 2, 2020) at her home.
She was born February 18, 1936 in Belmont County, daughter of the late Charles Albert Zurcher and Laura G. (Saffell) Zurcher.
Mrs. Gibson retired from NCR after twenty-eight years of service.
She was a member of the Cambridge Eagles...
Norman Sidney Kahn
Dec 31, 2019
Norman Sidney Kahn, 90, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (December 31, 2019) at his home.
He was born July 2, 1929 in Cambridge, son of the late Harry Kahn and Libbie (Rosenberg) Kahn.
Mr. Kahn was an attorney for many years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother,...
Constance "Connie" R. Carpenter
Dec 31, 2019
Constance R. "Connie" Carpenter, 70, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (December 31, 2019) at The Morrison House, Zanesville.
She was born March 7, 1949 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Everett Winland and Roberta (Blake) Winland.
A 1966 graduate of John Glenn High School, Mrs. Carpenter was a factory worker for March Electric for many years...
Bonnie Fay Pheil
Dec 28, 2019
Bonnie Fay Pheil, 54, of Cambridge, died Saturday (December 28, 2019) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
She was born January 18, 1965 in St. Petersburg FL, daughter of the late John Vernon Pheil and Irene (Felton) Pheil.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Leo Kozub; and an uncle-in-law,...
George "David" Gyles
Dec 28, 2019
George "David" Gyles, 67, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday (December 28, 2019) at Southeastern Med – ER.
He was born April 30, 1952 in Upland PA. He was a graduate of Chichester High School – Class of 1970, and a student of TN Temple Bible School. He served in the US Army for three years during the...
Patricia Ann Warden
Dec 20, 2019
Patricia Ann Warden, 85, of Cambridge, died Friday (December 20, 2019) at the Beckett House of New Concord.
She was born September 19, 1934 in Huntington WV, daughter of the late Forest Ray Neff and Pauline Gertrude (Rice) Neff.
Mrs. Warden was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
In addition...
Dorothy A. Kertel
Dec 12, 2019
Dorothy A. Kertel, 72, of Cambridge, passed away Thursday (December 12, 2019) at Astoria Place surrounded by her family and friends.
She was born February 1, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Lucas) Karas.
Dorothy was a strong woman, a devoted wife and mother, and Catholic by faith. Her backyard...
Loretta Jean Neff
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...
Timothy Ollie Hill-Thompson
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...
Shelba J. Olney
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...
Joseph Zwick
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...
Richard "Dump" F. Ford
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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Anna M. Nasworthy
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.
...Janice Lynn Touvell-Casey
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...
Jeffrey W. Cropper
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...
Victor A. Rowe
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...

