All Obituaries

Eileen (Ritterbeck) Reed, 74, of Byesville passed away Tuesday (May 21, 2019) at Genesis Healthcare. She was born November 2, 1944 in Muskingum County and was the daughter of the late Roy and Edna (Carpenter) Ritterbeck. Eileen was a graduate of New Concord High School, Methodist by faith, and had been a Home Health Care provider for Interim.  She was an avid movie enthusiast, loved spending time with her family, especially her grandson Chase, planting flowers and...

Albert Howard “Ab” Campbell Jr., 89, of Byesville, passed away Friday May 17, 2019 at the home of his daughter, surrounded by family. He was born April 18, 1930 in Carrollton, Ohio, the son of the late Albert H. and Florence A. Ringler Campbell Sr. Albert began working at Cambridge Glass at a young age (12-14), carrying out slag to be dumped. In the early 50’s, he worked for Universal Pottery, and then went to work for the former Phillips Products Company for the next 25...

John M. Owczarek Sr., 64, of Senecaville passed away Sunday (May 12, 2019) at his home. He was born December 18, 1954 in Harrisburg, PA and was the son of the late John W. and Darla (Stokes) Owczarek. Mr. Owczarek was a mechanic by trade and retired after several years of service.  He was also an electrician.  He loved to fish, and going boating with friends. He was an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Lowe) Owczarek whom he married June 19, 1976; one son John...

Jeneva I. “Judy” Huffman, 82, of Senecaville, passed away Thursday May 2, 2019 at SEORMC. She was born January 12, 1937, in Cambridge, a daughter to the late Wilbur and Juanita Stanley Law. Judy worked for many years at Hamilton Beach until their closing. She then went to work for Detroit Diesel, where she retired after several years of service. Judy attended the Stop 9 Church of Christ, was a 1955 graduate of Madison H.S., and a member of the Byesville VFW #3760 Ladies...

Betty S. (Foland) Hughes-Tester, 75, of Byesville passed away Tuesday (April 30, 2019) at the Beckett Nursing Home, surrounded by her family.   She was born January 30, 1944 in Crossville, TN and was the daughter of the late William Earl Foland and Lenice (Fields) Masters.   Betty graduated from Milan High School then moved to Columbus in 1965. She attended Scott Vocational Institute in Columbus for Medical and Clinical Assisting.  She was employed at Doctors West...

Emersyn Jo Kendall, infant daughter of Brian Kendall and Courtney Wolverton of Byesville, passed away peacefully in the arms of her parents and surrounded by her family, on Friday (April 26, 2019).   She was born April 11, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio at Children’s Hospital.   She was preceded in death by a great grandpa Fred David Wolverton Jr., great great grandparents Pa and Ma Turner and Betty Mirling, great grandpa Erick M. Timberman, and great grandparents Shirley and...

Emmalyn Jo Rothwell, infant daughter of Thomas Rothwell II and Misty Gibbs, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Nationwhide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. She was born April 25, 2019, along with her siblings Thomas and Olivia, additional survivors include her grandparents Thomas (Theresa) Rothwell and Robert (Debbie) Gibbs; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Greenwood Cemetery.

Jon M. Selock, 59, of Pleasant City, passed away unexpectedly Sunday (April 21, 2019) at his home.   He was born January 25, 1960 in Cambridge and was the son of the late Myron and Mary (Bates) Selock.   Jon was a 1978 graduate of Shenandoah High School, and Baptist by faith.  He was formerly employed by Grief Bros. in Caldwell.  Jon enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, especially Jeff Gordon #24, gardening, yard work, drawing, watching football, and listening to classic rock, he...

Charles “Gregg” Larrick, 55, of Byesville passed away Thursday (April 18, 2019) at Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   He was born March 10, 1964 in Cambridge and was the son of Barbara Lynne (Briggs) of Cambridge and the late Ronald Larrick.   Gregg was a graduate of West Orange High School in Orange Co, FL. He enjoyed bingo, and building model cars.  He was a custodian at local rest areas.   In addition to his father he was preceded in...

Lottie Scholik, 93, of Lore City passed away Sunday (April 14, 2019) at the Cambridge Place.   She was born December 4, 1925 in Kassel, Germany and was the daughter of the late Willey and Matilda (Lentz) Stricker.   Lottie was a homemaker and had previously worked at NCR and RCA.  She was protestant by faith, a member of the Red Hatters, and the Guernsey Co. Senior Center.  She was a very good artist and painted many beautiful pictures. She enjoyed needlework, flea...