All Obituaries

Thomas E. “Tommy” Stevens, 46, of Cambridge passed away Thursday (July 22, 2021) at SEORMC. He was born January 6, 1975 in Cambridge, son of Cathy Roberts (Gene) Gadd of Cambridge and the late Thomas H. Stevens. Tommy was a graduate of Cambridge High School, a member of Byesville VFW #3760, and was Baptist by faith.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his maternal...

Craig W. Rich, 66, of Cambridge went to his eternal home on July 21st, 2021. He was born on April 16, 1955, to William and Doris (Parks) Rich at the Guernsey Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father and father-in-law Carl Law. Craig graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1973 and the Ohio University College of Business in 1977. He was employed as the Vice President of Bank One in Cambridge and a business manager for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and...

Edward W. “Crazy Man” Wilson Sr., 83, of Lore City, passed away Saturday (July 17, 2021) at the Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born August 2, 1937 in Pickens, WV, son of the late Loyal and Beulah (Cutwright) Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a retired truck driver, and was a social member of Kipling VFW #7371. He loved all things in life, his children, grandchildren, fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle, visiting his family and friends, and traveling the states to see many. In...

Harry E. Bruner of Cambridge, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday July 16, 2021 at 5:22 A.M. surrounded by his family, after a short battle with lung disease.  He was carried into Heaven to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, where he was reunited with family and friends. Harry was born November 14, 1935 and was raised by his beloved paternal grandmother Ruth Koontz in Cumberland, Ohio.  He attended Cumberland High School.  He would graduate in 1953 from Canton...

Helen M. Yakubik, 94, passed away on July 15, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, OH with family by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  Helen was born in Harriette, OH, a coal-mining hollow, on June 20, 1927 to the late Jacob and Mary (Fialka) Killiany. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Andrew of 67 years, son Bryan J., grandson Nicholas A., one brother, John and two sisters Julia Manning and Anna Slifko. Helen is...

Terry A. Russell, 75, of Byesville, passed away Sunday (July 4, 2021) at SEORMC.  He was born December 8, 1945 in Barberton, son of the late Milton and Ruth A. (Mills) Russell.  Terry previously worked at Midwest Tricon and later retired from Classic Ford as Service Manager after 36 years.  He was a graduate of Coventry High School. He enjoyed deer hunting with his daughter and old time country music.   In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother...

Diane L. Potts, 73, of Byesville, passed away Thursday July 1, 2021at the OSU James Cancer Center.  She was born September 4, 1947 in Zanesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Paul and Wava Lashley Ansberry. Diane retired from The Daily Jeffersonian as District Manager after 15 years of service. She also worked at Kennedys Cakes and Doughnuts for several years. She was a 1965 graduate of Meadowbrook High School, and attended the former Buffalo Methodist Church for several...

Mary Mae Neff, 82, of Byesville, passed away Friday (June 18, 2021) at her home.  She was born January 7, 1939 in Kipling, daughter of the late Jim and Ethel (Rayner) Stewart.  Mary was a graduate of Cambridge High School; she was a faithful employee of the former Ramage Royal Blue in Byesville for many years.  She attended Christ United Methodist Church in Cambridge; she loved going to Kings Island with her children and grand children, and yard sales.  In addition to...

Harry A. Merchant, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday (June9, 2021) at the Cambridge Place with his loving daughter, Sherri Potts, by his side. Harry worked 35 years in maintenance at General Motors in Columbus.  He moved his family in 1973 to Seneca Lake so his children could attend a better school system.  He continued to drive to Columbus for 10 years before retirement at the age of 49, and built a house on a farm. He loved to travel with his wife and cruised the world. He...

Kiel M. Miley, 65, of Senecaville, passed away Thursday (June 3, 2021) at his home. He was born October 15, 1955 in Guernsey County, son of the late Walter and Dortha (Morrison) Miley. Kiel was a dairy farmer for many years, a grave digger for several local cemeteries; he worked at local farms most of his life, and for Morrison Foods.  He loved spending time with his grandkids, whom he called his Angels.  He was a 1973 graduate of Shenandoah High School. In addition to his...