Obituaries

Patricia K. Dyer
Jun 14, 2018
Patricia K. Dyer, 68, of Cambridge, died Thursday (June 14, 2018) at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She was born September 26, 1949 in Wheeling WV, daughter of the late Norma Theiss and Patsy (Tullis) Theiss. Mrs. Dyer retired from the former Cambridge Health Care Center and Summit Acres Nursing Home, where she had worked in the...
Robert N. Showalter
Jun 12, 2018
Robert N. Showalter, 74, formerly of Quaker City, passed away Tuesday (June 12, 2018) at Union Hospital, Dover.
He was born June 13, 1943 in Belmont County, son of the late Harry N. Showalter and Helen L. (Harding) Showalter.
A graduate of the former Batesville High School, Mr. Showalter had worked as an oil field...
John S. Abbott
Jun 11, 2018
John S. Abbott, 94, of Cambridge, died Monday (June 11, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. He was born December 10, 1923 in Otsego, son of the late Lyle R. Abbott and Lillian A. (Castor) Abbott. Mr. Abbott was the owner and operator of the Otsego General Store and the Adamsville General Store. He earned his bachelor's degree...
Charles W. Borton
Jun 10, 2018
Charles W. Borton, 83, of Quaker City, died Sunday (June 10, 2018) at Willow Brook at Delaware Run, Delaware OH.
He was born March 21, 1935 in Guernsey County, son of the late John Cranston Borton and Wilma Esther (Groves) Borton.
A 1954 graduate of Barnesville High School, Mr. Borton retired from the Barnesville Water...
Thomas Martin Jamiel
Jun 10, 2018
Thomas Martin Jamiel, 49, of Cambridge, died Sunday (June 10, 2018) at his home. He was born October 10, 1968 in Zanesville, son of Karen (Glass) Jamiel and the late Francis A. "Osh" Jamiel. Tom had been a restaurant worker for many years. He was a 1987 graduate of Cambridge High School and a member of Christ Our Light Parish....
Evelyn J. Hessin
Jun 6, 2018
Evelyn J. Hessin, 96, passed away Wednesday (June 6, 2018) with family at her side.
She was born October 25, 1921 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Walter Fowler and Hazel (Wood) Fowler.
Evelyn was a 1940 graduate of Cambridge High School, a retiree from the former IGA where she had worked as a cashier...
J. Richard "Dick" Frisbee
Jun 5, 2018
J. Richard "Dick" Frisbee, 80, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (June 5, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born September 22, 1937 in Cambridge, son of the late Robert "Bob" Frisbee and Grace (McConnell) Frisbee. A 1955 graduate of Cambridge High School, Mr. Frisbee was a civil engineer for the State of Ohio for many years....
Larry "Tony" D. Combs
Jun 3, 2018
Larry D. "Tony" Combs, 66, a Cambridge resident, passed away peacefully Sunday morning (June 3, 2018) at Cambridge Care & Rehabilitation Center. Tony was born in Akron on April 12, 1952. He has many relatives in the Akron area and many friends & acquaintances in Cambridge. He requested cremation, therefore no services will be held. Donations in his memory...
Keiona Marie Shockley
Jun 2, 2018
Keiona Marie Shockley, infant daughter of Ta'mikka Snoddy and Brandon Shockley, passed away Saturday (June 2, 2018) at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus.
She was born December 23, 2017 in Cambridge.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Edwin C. Steward, William Snoddy, and Gertrude Taylor.
She is survived by her mother, Ta'mikka...
Maxine "Peg" E. Linehan
Jun 2, 2018
Maxine E. "Peg" Linehan, 95, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday (June 2, 2018) at The Inn at Northwood Village, an assisted living residence in Dover. She was born August 9, 1922, at the family farm which is currently the site of the Morning Glory Boat Launch at Salt Fork Lake, Cambridge. She is the daughter of the late Frank R....
Betty June Mosser Whitis
May 31, 2018
On May 31, 2018 our precious mother, Betty June Mosser Whitis, with her loving children by her side in her home, peacefully and quietly took her last breath on this earth and was welcomed into heaven to be with her beloved husband of sixty-three years, Ralph Richard Whitis. Born on December 5, 1919 to Ora John (Orrie) Mosser and Barbara...
Betty Lou (Sickles) Hardy
May 31, 2018
Betty Lou (Sickles) Hardy, 79, of Cambridge, died Thursday (May 31, 2018) at her home.
She was born Dec. 9, 1938 in Cambridge, daughter of the late William Sickles and Alice Sara (Maple) Sickles.
She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William Sickles...
Cecil L. Hall
May 26, 2018
Cecil L. Hall, 85, a long-time resident of Quaker City, died Saturday (May 26, 2018) at Astoria Place of Barnesville. He was born June 24, 1932 in Quaker City, son of the late Homer Cecil Hall and Anna Rosena (Miller) Hall. Mr. Hall was a retired teacher and farmer. He taught agriculture, math, and English at Quaker City Elementary...
Regina Louise Chambers
May 25, 2018
Regina Louise Chambers, 74, of New Concord, died Friday (May 25, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. She was born January 20, 1944 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Eugene Stage and Helen (Zuke) Stage. Mrs. Chambers was a lifelong homemaker. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church of New Concord. In addition to her...
Jack R. Marlatt
May 21, 2018
Jack R. Marlatt, 83, of Cambridge, died Monday (May 21, 2018) at Genesis Hospice – Morrison House of Zanesville. He was born November 30, 1934 in Cambridge, son of the late Harold Marlatt and Marian (McElroy) Marlatt. Mr. Marlatt worked for thirty years as a truck driver for Central Ohio Coal. He was also a farmer and outdoorsman. He...
Susan F. Ogle
May 20, 2018
Susan F. Ogle, 68, of Byesville, died Sunday (May 20, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, surrounded by her family.
She was born March 28, 1950 in Cleveland, daughter of the late Ula Jean Vermillion and Harold and Helen Louise Willey, who raised her.
She was a former member of the Cambridge Eagles...
Dusty Allen Roberts
May 20, 2018
Dusty Allen Roberts, 44, of Cambridge, died Sunday (May 20, 2018) at the Cleveland Clinic – Akron General Hospital. He was born October 7, 1973 in Cambridge, son of Dale Roberts and the late Peggy Fogle. Mr. Roberts had worked as a mechanic and manager at Buckeye Tire. He enjoyed playing baseball with his children, golfing, and going "mudding"....
Thurman "Butch" E. Valentine
May 18, 2018
Thurman E. "Butch" Valentine, 77, of Cambridge, passed away unexpectedly Friday May 18, 2018 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born Oct. 12, 1940 in Cambridge, the son of the late Russell Valentine, and Garnet (Lashley) Giesey. Butch retired from TW Metals after several years of service. He attended Cambridge schools, was a member of the Cambridge...
Leslie R. Garner
May 18, 2018
Leslie R. Garner, 41, of Cambridge, died Friday (May 18, 2018).
She was born Jan. 6, 1977 in Cambridge, the daughter of the late Thomas L. Garner Sr. and Marlene V. ( Phillips ) Garner.
Leslie sold Avon products. She enjoyed going to the lake and spending time with her grandkids. She attended the Byesville...
George R. Elias
May 15, 2018
George R. "Pappy" Elias, 82, of Salesville passed away Tuesday (May 15, 2018) at his home.
He was born January 23, 1936 in Barberton and was the son of the late Leo and Rose (Hanna) Elias.
Mr. Elias retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation as a mechanic, and he was a 1954 graduate of...
