Obituaries

Ernest Ralph Gardner Sr.
Dec 2, 2014
Ernest Ralph Gardner, Sr., 87, loving and much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and fisherman, passed away on Tuesday (December 2, 2014) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, in Cambridge, Ohio. Ernie (called June by his parents and Gus by his childhood friends) was born on June 3rd, 1927, oldest son of Ernest and Martha Elizabeth (Hare) Gardner,...
Judy Touvell
Nov 29, 2014
Judy Touvell, 66, of Cambridge, died Saturday (November 29, 2014) at her home. She was born September 12, 1948 in Lore City, daughter of the late Charles Touvell and Leota (Johnson) Touvell. Mrs. Touvell had worked as a packaging line leader at General Warehouse for many years. She also worked as a secretary for the Guernsey County Senior Citizens...
Herman H. Casterline
Nov 28, 2014
Herman H. Casterline, 86, of Byesville, died Friday (November 28, 2014) at Red Carpet Health Care Center, Cambridge. He was born January 14, 1928 in Old Washington, son of the late Fred Casterline and Ida (Thatcher) Casterline. Mr. Casterline had worked at Cambridge Glass House, Byesville Electric, and Dolan's Barbershop. He also did errands for many other downtown businesses....
Walter Louis Reicher Jr.
Nov 27, 2014
Walter Louis Reicher Jr., 52, of New Concord, passed away Thursday (Nov. 27, 2014) at his home. He was born Jan. 22, 1962, in Cambridge, son of the late Walter Louis and Barbara (Slasor) Reicher. Walter worked for the Ohio Department of Mental Health in Cambridge, where he worked as an activities therapist. Mr. Reicher was a 1981 graduate...
Lucille C. Papesh
Nov 22, 2014
Lucille C. Papesh, 82, passed away Saturday (Nov. 22, 2014) at the Wyngate Senior Living Community, Parkersburg, W.Va. She was born Jan. 23, 1932, in Ducanwood, daughter of the late Peter and Sophie (Rocker) Ostojich. Lucille was a homemaker and a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Parkersburg. Mrs. Papesh formerly attended St. Benedict Catholic Church in...
Charles Lester Pitt Jr.
Nov 21, 2014
Charles Lester Pitt Jr., 20, of New Concord, died Friday (Nov. 21, 2014). He was born Nov. 7, 1994, in Cambridge, son of Charles Lester Pitt Sr. of Cambridge and Tonya Hughes of New Concord. He was employed by Burger King and was a member of the Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...
M. Faye (Stoneburner) Roe
Nov 20, 2014
M. Faye (Stoneburner) Roe, 87 of Salesville, died Thursday (November 20, 2014) at Barnesville Hospital. She was born January 21, 1927 in Salesville, daughter of the late David Stoneburner and Millie (Harper) Stoneburner. Mrs. Roe was always an involved mother, homemaker, church member, and community citizen. On July 28, 1945 she married Ralph Roe - he passed away on...
Michael Robert Shepard
Nov 17, 2014
Michael R. Shepard, 62, of Cambridge, died Monday (November 17, 2014) at his home. Michael was a grumpy old man born to Warren and Beverly (Powers) Shepard on August 25, 1952 at Swan Hospital, Cambridge. He was a little rascal who terrorized the southside of Cambridge during his childhood. He was an accomplished artist, athlete, and hunter. The arrogant...
Larry Duane Antill
Nov 16, 2014
Larry Duane Antill, 70, of Cambridge, died Sunday (November 16, 2014) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. He was born February 3, 1944 in Cambridge, son of the late Aubrey Antill and June (Netting) Antill. Mr. Antill had worked for NCR and Champion for many years. He enjoyed fishing and collecting old bottles. He was a 1962 graduate of...
Helen Jane Gladstone
Nov 16, 2014
Helen Jane Gladstone, 75, of Cambridge, died Sunday (November 16, 2014) at Summit's Trace Healthcare Center, Columbus. She was born November 20, 1938 in Coshocton, daughter of the late William Harold Noble and Violet Isobel (Hardman) Noble. Mrs. Gladstone was a retired office manager with Gladstone Insurance for many years. She was a graduate of West Lafayette High School....
Catherine Walker
Nov 14, 2014
Catherine Walker, 87, of Cambridge, died Friday (November 14, 2014) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. She was born February 26, 1927 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Herman Miller and Catherine (McDonald) Miller. Mrs. Walker had worked at the former Cambridge IGA in the deli department. She was a member of the Ninth Street United Methodist Church. She...
Florence Spencer
Nov 13, 2014
Florence Spencer, 89, of Canton, died Thursday (November 13, 2014) at The Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Canton. She was born June 15, 1925 in Canton, daughter of the late Lorenzo Stolfo and Rosa (Polombo) Stolfo. She was a strong-willed and feisty woman who loved her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed dancing, coloring, and caring for her animals. She...
Lina J. Ryan
Nov 12, 2014
Lina J. Ryan, 75, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (November 12, 2014) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. She was born August 31, 1939 in Youngstown, daughter of the late Harry VanValkenburg and Gladys (Lake) VanValkenburg-Hutchinson. For her first three years of life she lived in Girard, but then moved to Cambridge where she became a life-long resident. Ms....
Matthew Lee Zilka
Nov 11, 2014
Matthew Lee Zilka, 70, of Cambridge, died Tuesday (November 11, 2014) at Genesis-Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville. He was born December 20, 1943 in Bluebell, son of the late Matthew Zilka and Lillian (Anderson) Zilka. Mr. Zilka retired from the former Cambridge State Hospital where he had been a custodial worker. He attended the Church of God of Prophecy. He...
John H. Moore
Nov 1, 2014
John H. Moore, 75, of Newcomerstown, died Saturday (November 1, 2014) at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 12, 1938 in Bethesda, son of the late Howard D. Moore and Jesse Francis (McCormick) Moore. Mr. Moore was a self-employed tool & die maker. He was Methodist by faith. He was a former member of...
Neil Fassinger
Nov 1, 2014
Neil Fassinger, 70, died Saturday (November 1, 2014). There will be no public funeral service. A memorial fish fry shall occur in the future. Any questions, call Gwen or text Armand.
Leonard Earl Kyle
Nov 1, 2014
Leonard Earl Kyle, 97, of Cambridge, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday (November 1, 2014). He was born September 27, 1917 in Baltimore MD, son of the late Leonard M. Kyle and Grace (Clapper) Kyle. Leonard was only nine days old when his mother died and his father brought him to Zanesville for his...
Xavier Jeremiah Wise
Oct 31, 2014
Xavier Jeremiah Wise, infant, passed away on Friday (Oct. 31, 2014) Southeastern Med. He is survived by his parents, Jeremiah and Janet (Wylie) Wise of Cambridge; twin siblings, Arielle and Braxaiden; maternal grandmother, Helen Wylie of Cambridge; maternal grandfather, Lloyd Wylie of Cambridge; and paternal grandmother, Carolyn Shustar of West Lafayette. Graveside services will be Tuesday (November 4, 2014)...
Theresa E. Vanhorn
Oct 31, 2014
Theresa E. VanHorn, 78, of Cambridge, died Friday (October 31, 2014) at her home. She was born October 23, 1936 in Zanesville, daughter of the late William VanHorn and Mary (Winner) VanHorn. Miss VanHorn was an LPN who had worked in the Obstetrics Department at Guernsey Memorial Hospital for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Diane F. Pittman
Oct 30, 2014
Diane F. Pittman, 69, of Byesville, died Thursday (October 30, 2014) at Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation of Cambridge. She was born July 24, 1945 in Massachusetts, daughter of the late Clifford E. Furlong and Rita A. (Greenwood) Blackstone. Ms. Pittman worked in the kitchen at the former Cambridge State Hospital. She loved collecting angels and spending time with her...
