All Obituaries

Julia A. “Julie” (Touvell) Schoeppner, 65, of Byesville passed away Sunday (March 24, 2019) at SEORMC.   She was born May 22, 1953 in Cambridge and was the daughter of the late Alva and Shirley (Graham) Touvell.   Julie previously worked at LDM for several years, and Marianne’s restaurant. She was a member of Byesville VFW #3760. She enjoyed crocheting, spoiling her dog Blondy, and spending time with her family.   In addition to her parents she was...

Lois L. (Christian) Cantor, 93, of Cambridge passed away Saturday (March 16, 2019) at Altercare in Cambridge.   She was born October 6, 1925 in Senecaville and was the daughter of the late Willard and Mildren (Aplin) Christian.   Lois was a 1943 graduate of Senecaville High School. She had previously worked for Dr. McCusky as a nurse assistant. She retired in 1988 from the former Guernsey Memorial Hospital after several years of service in the business office.  She was a...

Wayne D. Chappell age 90 of Cambridge, passed away on Friday March 15, 2019 @ SEORMC.  He was born August 13, 1928 in Los Angeles a son to the late Walter A. and Edna M. (Swingle) Chappell. Wayne retired from Trona Railroad as a superintendent with 34 years of service, he served in the Merchant Marines and the Coast Guard, and was a member of the Eagles Aerie #386, Byesville VFW 3760, and the Elks of Trona, California. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers...

Katherine R. “Kate” Gress, 90, of Byesville passed away Saturday (March 9, 2019) at SEORMC.  She was born April 4, 1928 in South Fork, Pa.  Kate was a 1946 graduate of South Fork High School, and a former payroll clerk for BF Goodrich Rubber Co.  She was a former member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church where she was a member of the Catholic Women’s Club, sang in the choir, and enjoyed volunteering at the church and school for many years. Kathy was currently a...

Tina Marie Haugh, 60, of Byesville, passed away Saturday March 9, 2019 unexpectedly at her home. She was born April 15, 1958 in Cambridge, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Wilma P. (Kupter) Eagleson. Tina was a 1978 graduate of Meadowbrook High School, and previously worked at Zayre, K-Mart and Wal-Mart for several years.  She loved watching her grandchildren, enjoyed her dogs, Nova, 55 Chevy, and Big Papa, reading, card games, vacations and her cat Casper. Tina is...

Michael A. Shedlock Sr., 63, of Cambridge passed away Saturday (March 9, 2019) at his home surrounded by his family.   He was born May 23, 1955 in Cambridge and was the son of the late Clarence and Dotty (Potts) Shedlock.   Mike retired from PMI after 15 years of service, and was a 1973 graduate of Meadowbrook High School.  He enjoyed woodworking, wood burning, collecting Star Wars memorabilia and fishing.   He is survived by his wife Teresa (Moore) Shedlock whom he...

Arthur P. “Art” Valentine Jr., 89, of Byesville, and formerly of Port Orange, Florida, passed away Friday March 8, 2019 at Cambridge Place, surrounded by family. Art was born November 2, 1929 in Guernsey County, a son to the late Arthur and Grace (Danford) Valentine Sr.. Art started A & J Cleaning in Byesville in 1969, and continued to operate it with the help of his family, and many area residents for 35 years. He had also worked for Aramark, where he was their top coffee...

Dennis L. Cain, 72, of Byesville, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at the Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 14, 1946, in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Abraham and Margaret (Saltgiver) Cain. Dennis retired from Buckeye Security, where he worked as a Lieutenant Guard at Colgate Palmolive. He served in the U. S. Army during Viet-Nam and was a long time member of Byesville VFW #3760. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping (state nuisance trapper), and music,...

Harriett “Sis” (Chester) Cantor, 88, of Lore City passed away Thursday (February 28, 2019) at the Cardinal Place.   She was born October 1, 1930 in Senecaville and was the daughter of the late Roger and (Yula Shaffer) Chester.   Sis retired from SEORMC after 13 years. She previously was employed with Cambridge Glass, Universal Pottery and Phillips Products.  She was a 1948 graduate of Senecaville High School and a member of Lore City United Methodist...

Dakota Michael “Cody” Hyde, 24, of Columbus passed away Wednesday (February 20, 2019) at his home.   He was born March 23, 1994 in Cambridge and was the son of Rick and Leisa (Voytko) Hyde of Byesville.   He was a 2012 graduate of Meadowbrook High School, and was currently a student at Ohio University. He recently returned from Japan where he completed a study abroad program.  He enjoyed climbing, hiking and spending time with his friends and his German...