Obituaries

Barbara  J. Hayes

Barbara J. Hayes

Oct 16, 2015

Barbara J. Hayes, 86, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Friday (Oct. 16, 2015), in Columbus, after courageously fighting a recent illness. She was born Sept. 8, 1929, in Lumberport, W.Va., daughter of the late Carsie D. Allen, and Audra Mae (Muster) Allen. Barbara retired as a cook manager from the Oakland Elementary School after 21 years with Cambridge...

Robert  L. Heskett

Robert L. Heskett

Oct 16, 2015

Robert L. Heskett, 86, of Quaker City, passed away Friday (Oct. 16, 2015) at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, W.Va. He was born July 18, 1929, in Belmont County, son to the late Otis Heskett and Vera (Tracy) Heskett-Simeral-Temple. Mr. Heskett retired from Wheeling Pitt Steel as a customer service representative, and later worked at Martins Ferry Hospital...

J.  Louise Booth

J. Louise Booth

Oct 13, 2015

J. Louise Booth, 93, 13397 Egress Road, Kimbolton, passed away Tuesday morning (Oct. 13, 2015) at her farm bordering Salt Fork State Park. Louise was born Feb. 6, 1922, in Jefferson Township, Guernsey County, the daughter of Ethel Clara Brown Linn and Richard Bell Linn. Louise was a 1940 graduate of Madison High School and graduated from the Columbus...

Russell  E. Girts

Russell E. Girts

Oct 12, 2015

Russell E. Girts, 78, of Salesville, died Monday (October 12, 2015) at his home. He was born June 19, 1937 in Centerville, son of the late Clinton Girts and Dorothy (Goodin) Girts. Mr. Girts had worked as a janitor at Gahanna Schools for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and children. In addition to his parents,...

Belva  K. Edwards

Belva K. Edwards

Oct 11, 2015

Belva K. Edwards, 93, of Cambridge, died Sunday (October 11, 2015) at Greystone Health & Rehabilitation Center, Cambridge. She was born June 29, 1922 in Senecaville, daughter of the late Brice W. Keller and Leah (Secrest) Keller. Mrs. Edwards was the assistant vice president of new accounts at the former Cambridge Savings for many years. She was a huge...

William  E. Smith  Sr.

William E. Smith Sr.

Oct 11, 2015

William Edgar Smith Sr., 72, of Cambridge, died Sunday (October 11, 2015) at Select Specialty Hospital, Akron. He was born November 3, 1942 in Cambridge, son of the late Charles Smith and Martha (Aryes) Smith. He was a self-employed truck driver for many years. Mr. Smith was a US Army veteran, having served from 1962 to 1970 during the...

Charles  Steven Davis  Sr.

Charles Steven Davis Sr.

Oct 8, 2015

Charles Steven Davis Sr., 62, of Cambridge, died Thursday (October 8, 2015) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born November 18, 1952 in Columbus, son of the late Sterling and Louise (Wellman) Davis. He was a member of AMVETS. Mr. Davis was a US Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Ernest  Donald Goss

Ernest Donald Goss

Oct 6, 2015

Ernest Donald Goss, 83, of Senecaville, died peacefully with his wife, Peggy, by his side on Tuesday (October 6, 2015) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born September 28, 1932 in Arcadia, son of the late Edward Goss and Elda (Stewart) Goss. He was formerly of Stow OH and Arcadia PA. Mr. Goss retired from the...

Consuela  Lakita Conner

Consuela Lakita Conner

Oct 3, 2015

Consuela Lakita Conner, 23, of Cambridge, died Saturday (October 3, 2015) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. She was born March 9, 1992 in Cambridge, daughter of Patricia L. Jackson and the late Clayton L. Conner. Miss Conner loved dogs and cats. She enjoyed going fishing. She cherished spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her...

Josephine  Ann Mosser

Josephine Ann Mosser

Oct 2, 2015

Josephine Ann Mosser, 94, passed away Friday (October 2, 2015) at Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware, surrounded by her family. She was born October 29, 1920 in Lore City, daughter of the late Rudolph Bakos and Susan (Golmitz) Bakos. Mrs. Mosser was a bookkeeper and a lifelong homemaker. She enjoyed reading the paper, working crossword puzzles, and bowling. She also...

Hoye  D. Sandy

Hoye D. Sandy

Oct 1, 2015

Hoye D. Sandy, 82, of Quaker City, died Thursday (October 1, 2015) at The Cardinal Place, Cambridge. He was born October 3, 1932 in Alton WV, son of the late William P. Sandy and Mary K. (Wolfong) Sandy. Mr. Sandy retired after 32½ years with the Ford Motor Company, where he had been a supervisor. He was an avid...

Nancy  L. Jewell

Nancy L. Jewell

Sep 30, 2015

Nancy Lee (Grindstaff) Jewell, 71, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (September 30, 2015) at the Astoria Place of Cambridge. She was born December 7, 1943 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Charles W. Grindstaff and Thelma June (Marlatt) Grindstaff. Ms. Jewell worked as a data entry clerk at Residential Finance of Columbus, retiring after ten years of service. She graduated...

Jesse  Roy Huhn

Jesse Roy Huhn

Sep 30, 2015

Jesse Roy Huhn, 81, of Cambridge and formerly of New Concord, died Wednesday (September 30, 2015) at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born February 17, 1934 in Cumberland, son of the late Harry H. Huhn and Margaret (Moore) Huhn. Mr. Huhn was a truck driver for JL Coats and also RS Scurlock. He was a 1953 graduate...

Joyce  A. Morris

Joyce A. Morris

Sep 28, 2015

Joyce A. Morris, 70, of Cambridge, died Monday (September 28, 2015) at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born September 11, 1945 in Zanesville, daughter of the late Beulah (Cutright) Wilson and Loyal Wilson. Ms. Morris was a former employee of the Guernsey County Home and the Kipling VFW Post 7371. She enjoyed playing bingo and making...

Debbie Grafton

Debbie Grafton

Sep 25, 2015

Debbie (McMahon) Grafton, 55, of New Concord, died Friday (September 25, 2015) at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. She was born January 7, 1960 in Cambridge, daughter of Ray McMahon and Linda Lamanske. She enjoyed making Native American crafts and learning about her native heritage, where she was given the name Mother Nature. She loved animals and her nieces...

Amil Choma

Amil Choma

Sep 23, 2015

Amil Choma, 85, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (September 23, 2015) at Genesis Hospice & Palliative Care, Zanesville. He was born March 5, 1930 in Guernsey County, son of the late John Choma and Anna (Regrut) Choma. Mr. Choma retired from Bi-Con, where he had been a construction manager for many years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He always felt...

Stephen  Reed Jones

Stephen Reed Jones

Sep 21, 2015

Stephen Reed Jones, 74, of Omaha NE, died September 21, 2015. He was born October 1, 1940 in Cambridge, son of the late Dr. O.R. and Alberta Jones. He was a graduate of Cambridge High School. He worked for the Union Pacific for thirty-one years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Caroline...

Rev. Donald L. Glass

Rev. Donald L. Glass

Sep 19, 2015

As the leaves were falling on Saturday (September 19, 2015), Jesus called home his servant, our loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa, for his ultimate healing from mesothelioma. Rev. Donald Lyman Glass, born November 9, 1932 goes to Heaven ahead of wife, Patricia (Musick); a son, David (& Paula) Glass; three daughters, Cathy (& Randy) Teter, Donna (& Don)...

Mildred  Grace Wright-Mahand

Mildred Grace Wright-Mahand

Sep 18, 2015

Mildred Grace Wright-Mahand, 80, of New Concord, died Friday (September 18, 2015) at Greystone Health & Rehabilitation Center, Cambridge. She was born June 24, 1935 in Millersport, daughter of the late LeRoy Mohler and Mary Francis (Meckling) Mohler. Mrs. Wright-Mahand was a homemaker. She was a member of the Eagles and Moose of Cambridge. She attended the Good Shepherd...

Donald  Lee Helsel

Donald Lee Helsel

Sep 16, 2015

Donald Lee Helsel died Wednesday (September 16, 2015) surrounded by his family. He fought a long hard battle with cancer and never gave up, he is now in peace and pain free. He was the son of the late Paul Helsel and Mary (Biddle) Helsel Price and was born April 27, 1950. He was preceded in death his wife...