Obituaries

Oct 10, 2016

Eleanore Christine Higgins, 91, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully Monday (October 10, 2016) at her home at The Cardinal Place, after her third bout with cancer – she had survived two previous battles with breast cancer, which she was very proud of.

Eleanore was born April 10, 1925 in Trumbull County, daughter of the late Martin Kochemba...

Oct 3, 2016

Ruth Ann Simcox, 68, passed Monday (October 3, 2016) in Harrisonville MO.

Ruth Ann was born November 20, 1947 in Logan OH to James Richard "Dick" and Delilah "Dee" Simcox.

After growing up in Ohio and graduating from Muskingum College, she went on to Northwestern for her Masters and sang in the Lyric Opera of...

Oct 2, 2016

Brenda D. Paden, 45, of Cambridge passed away Sunday (October 2, 2016) at SEORMC.

She was born April 3, 1971 in Cambridge and was the daughter of the late Thomas James and Lois Darlene (King) Vaughn.

Mrs. Paden was a 1990 graduate of Cambridge Christian Academy and a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, puzzle books,...

Sep 29, 2016

Norma Lyons, 91, of Cambridge, died Thursday (September 29, 2016). She was born May 4, 1925 in Carrollton, daughter of the late Walter R. Noakes and Agnes (Long) Noakes. Mrs. Lyons retired from the former Cambridge Healthcare Center, where she had been a dietician supervisor for many years. She had also worked as a cook at Lincoln School of...

Sep 26, 2016

Charles Griffith, 75, of Cambridge, died Monday (September 26, 2016) at his home. He was born February 27, 1941 in Roane County WV, son of the late Samuel Griffith and Juanita (Moore) Griffith. Mr. Griffith had worked for Guernsey Residential for many years. He cherished spending time with his family and was a member of the Cambridge Congregation of...

Sep 26, 2016

Ruth M. Carpenter, 83, of Quaker City, died Monday (September 26, 2016) at her home. She was born May 19, 1933 in Barnesville, daughter of the late Raymond Johnson and Harriett (White) Johnson. Mrs. Carpenter had worked as a seamstress for the former Campus Shirt Company of Barnesville for many years. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed...

Sep 26, 2016

Molly L. Heskett, 65, of Cambridge, died Monday (September 26, 2016) at her home. She was born August 9, 1951 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Ralph Harper and JoAnn (Hale) Harper. Mrs. Heskett was a homemaker. She loved to read, dance, and listen to music. She was a die-hard fan of the Green Bay Packers and the TV...

Sep 25, 2016

James Calvert, 59, of Byesville, died Sunday (September 25, 2016) at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, with his family by his side. He was born June 25, 1957 in Cambridge, son of the late James W. Calvert and Linda (Morris) Calvert Huffstutler. Mr. Calvert had worked as a chef at Cracker Barrel and at the former Cambridge...

Sep 24, 2016

Joseph Shane Brownfield, 32, of Cambridge, died Saturday (September 24, 2016) at his home. He was born August 11, 1984 in Cambridge, son of Steven Scott Quarles and Jodi Kay Brownfield. Mr. Brownfield had worked at a cleaning business. His children meant everything to him. He also loved music, fishing at Salt Fork State Park, and going to water...

Sep 24, 2016

Raymond "Henry" McMahon, 75, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday (September 24, 2016) at his home due to lung cancer complications. He was born October 25, 1940 in Cambridge, son of the late Charles L. and Cora McMahon. He lived in Cambridge until 1963 and then moved to Champaign IL, where he lived for ten years. He returned to Cambridge...

Sep 23, 2016

Randy L. Spencer, 65, of Cambridge, passed away Friday (September 23, 2016) at his home, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 21, 1951 in Columbus, son of the late Kathleen (Malone) Spencer. Randy worked at TW Metals until they closed, then as a truck driver for Shaw Environmental. He was a proud veteran...

Sep 20, 2016

Raymond Joseph Arias, 79, of Old Washington died Tuesday (September 20, 2016) at his home. He was born September 12, 1937 in Anaheim CA, son of the late Joseph Arias and Lupe (Patino) Arias. Mr. Arias had worked as an executive chef for Amtrak for many years. He was Catholic by faith. Mr. Arias was a US Army veteran....

Sep 20, 2016

Deloris Ann (Huntsman) Balik, 68, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (September 20, 2016), surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1948 in Mansfield, OH. Deloris enjoyed following her grandchildren and their sports activities. She enjoyed going to craft shows, especially wherever Jen Resor was. She enjoyed visiting one of her favorite shops, Homestead Gatherings,...

Sep 20, 2016

Roger "Pete" Swinehart, 72, of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (September 20, 2016). He was born February 19, 1944 in Mount Perry, son of the late Willard Swinehart and Dorothy (Taylor) Swinehart. Roger was a retired truck driver and a member of the Teamsters. He was an avid New York Yankees fan and his dogs were very dear...

Sep 20, 2016

Sandra L. Sybole, 70, of Canton, died Tuesday (September 20, 2016) at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 12, 1946 in Canton, daughter of the late Joe Sedinger and Betty (Davis) Law. Sandra was a very fun-loving person who enjoyed reading, cooking, and listening to music. She also enjoyed tending to her plants. In addition to...

Sep 18, 2016

Judith Ann Williams, 72, of Cambridge, passed away Sunday (September 18, 2016) at Astoria Place of Cambridge. She was born October 1, 1943 in Newcomerstown, daughter of Thelma Lyons Sickles and the late Roy W. Lyons. Judi was a homemaker and devoted Christian. As her battle with cancer came to an end, her eternal life began as she passed...

Sep 17, 2016

Kay M. Spratt, 77, of Quaker City, died Saturday (September 17, 2016) at Emerald Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation of Barnesville. She was born December 7, 1938 in Monroe County, daughter of the late Elmer L. Walters and Laura (Schweda) Walters. Mrs. Spratt retired from the Guernsey County Sheriff's Office, where she had worked as a corrections officer for many...

Sep 17, 2016

Edward Mack, 61, of Cambridge, died Saturday (September 17, 2016) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born November 15, 1954, son of the late Charles Mack Sr. and Lillian (McDonald) Mack. Mr. Mack had worked in the construction industry and the refrigeration industry for several years. He was a former member of the Moose and Eagles....

Sep 10, 2016

Robert Perley Hall, 89, of Barnesville, died Saturday, September 10, 2016. Bob was born May 24, 1927 in Quaker City, son of the late Perley Hall and Grace (Forsythe) Hall-Danford. Bob was the owner of the I.G.A. in Barnesville and the owner/manager of Lakeland Foods. He liked to fish. He cherished his time with his children, grandchildren and great...

Sep 8, 2016

Dr. Quentin F. Knauer passed away unexpectedly and peacefully early on Thursday, September 8, 2016. He had looked forward to returning home to Cambridge on Friday, September 9, but he was called Home a day early. Dr. Knauer practiced medicine as a physician in Family Practice, General Surgery and Obstetrics in Cambridge, where he and his wife Mary have...