Obituaries

James Earl Vallen

James Earl Vallen

May 11, 2026

James Earl Vallen, 68, of Cambridge passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 at his home.

James was born August 10, 1957, in Stow, Ohio, a son to the late Jack Henry and Donna Mea Vallen.

James loved watching movies, playing games, and football.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Samuel Vallen and a sister, Jill Vallen.

He...

John Charles Mathews

John Charles Mathews

May 9, 2026

John Charles Mathews, 72, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his home.

John was born on July 18, 1952, in Cambridge, a son of the late James Mathews and Mary Catherine Howard.

John was a 1971 graduate of Cambridge High School. He was a huge sports fan of the Cleveland Indians and an avid Cleveland Browns fan. Most...

Valerie K. Baker

Valerie K. Baker

May 6, 2026

Valerie K. Baker, 66, of Barnesville, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her home.

Valerie was born on November 27, 1959, in Barnesville, a daughter of Shirley (Eschbaugh) McCort and the late Wayne Castello.

Valerie enjoyed going to the casino and hanging out at the lake. She was a huge animal lover.

In addition to her father, she is preceded in...

Rose Marie Kopyar

Rose Marie Kopyar

May 5, 2026

Rose Marie Kopyar, 90, of Cambridge, passed on May 5, 2026. Rose was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. 

Kindness was her calling card, and pastries were her ever-present and never-ending gift.

Rose was born in Bellaire, Ohio on February 9, 1936, to Mary Loksa Kuchinka and Matthew Kuchinka. 

After graduating from Bellaire St. John’s High School, she worked...

Dorothy F Swanson

Dorothy F Swanson

May 5, 2026

Dorothy F. Swanson, 94, of Cambridge passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Dorothy was born in 1932 in Shoreham-by-the-Sea, Sussex, England. During World War II she lived in an orphanage until age 16, where she studied home economics and childcare.

She later worked as a nanny in London, then came to the United States in 1950 on an A-3 visa as a...

Edith M Carter

Edith M Carter

May 4, 2026

Edith M. Carter, 87, of Grove City, formerly of Middlebourne, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at Mt Carmel- Grove City Hospital.

Edith was born October 18, 1938, in Fairview, Ohio, the daughter of the late Orville and Mildred (Hughes) Whitsell.

She was a graduate of Old Washington High School. She worked at S.S. Kresges and retired from East Guernsey Schools.

She...

Carol Jean Taylor

Carol Jean Taylor

Apr 30, 2026

Carol Jean Taylor, 68, of Lore City, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at her home.

Carol was born July 16, 1957, in Cambridge, a daughter to the late Ralph Lynn and Dorothy Ruth (Pulley) Bonnell.

She was a waitress at the Shenandoah Inn and was Christian by faith. She enjoyed dancing, dining out and listening to Country music.

In addition to her...

Norma "Jackie" Jean Buckius

Norma "Jackie" Jean Buckius

Apr 27, 2026

Norma "Jackie" Jean Buckius, 81, of Flushing, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Jackie was born on December 4, 1944, in McConnelsville, a daughter of the late Henry and Kathryn (Hook) Abrams.

Jackie worked at Cambridge Health Care for twenty-five years. She loved watching her Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers play football.

In addition to her...

Charles Lee Cornelius

Charles Lee Cornelius

Apr 22, 2026

Charles Lee Cornelius, 72, of Cambridge passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his home.

Charles was born March 27, 1954, in Cambridge, a son to the late Floyd "Sam" Cornelius and Evelyn (Brickles) Cornelius of Cambridge.

Charles worked for thirty-eight years with the Ohio Department of Transportation, retiring as a supervisor. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, the...

Grover Gary Gallagher

Grover Gary Gallagher

Apr 22, 2026

Grover Gary Gallagher, 85, of Quaker City passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his home after an extended illness.

Grover was born November 4, 1940, at Seneca Lake to Leo and Mary (Creighton) Gallagher and was a Methodist by faith. He was a 1958 graduate of Quaker City High School. He married Carol (Butler) Gallagher on June 3, 1961, and...

Richard "Bubba" Lee Daugherty

Richard "Bubba" Lee Daugherty

Apr 21, 2026

Richard “Bubba” Lee Daugherty, 68, of Cambridge, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Bubba was born on January 24, 1958, a son of the late Paul and Leota (Seaton) Daugherty.

Bubba was a truck driver for Transport America. He loved his job and was very sad when he had to quit. He enjoyed camping, watching TV,...

Sherry Feldner

Sherry Feldner

Apr 20, 2026

Sherry Feldner, 56, of Cambridge, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Sherry was born April 16, 1970, in Cambridge, a daughter to the late Wayne L. and Doris Jean (Kennedy) Fisher.

She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1989 and worked at Velocity. Sherry enjoyed working on the farm, derby’s, bowling, and riding four wheelers and she loved...

Floyd "Buck" Lucas Wylie

Floyd "Buck" Lucas Wylie

Apr 19, 2026

Floyd Lucas “Buck” Wylie, 59, of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Buck was born on January 15, 1967, in Cambridge, a son of the late Jerry and Harriet (Clinger) Wylie Sr.

Buck was a 1985 graduate of Cambridge High School and always kept himself working with odd jobs. He was an avid storyteller and loved mowing grass and riding...

William "Bones" Armstrong

William "Bones" Armstrong

Apr 18, 2026

William “Bones” Armstrong, 80, of Lore City, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, after a sudden illness.

Bill was born on October 22, 1945, in Cambridge, a son of the late Howard Burgess and Ruth LaFerne (Williams) Armstrong.

Bill was a mechanic throughout his life, working on heavy equipment for companies including Sidwell Brothers, Quinn Development, Kimble Clay and Limestone, and...

Helen M. Harden

Helen M. Harden

Apr 14, 2026

Helen M. Harden, 73, of Cambridge, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Helen was born on March 31, 1953, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Marie (Harden) Payton.

Helen worked as a home health aide. She enjoyed playing bingo, knitting, crocheting, going to the casino, and taking care of hir bird, Sassy. She...

Cindy Jo Shuman

Cindy Jo Shuman

Apr 6, 2026

Cindy Jo Shuman, 44, of Bellaire, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Cindy was born on May 25, 1981, in Cambridge, a daughter of Harold Calvert and Teresa Shuman.

Cindy was a 1999 graduate of Buckeye Trail High School and had worked at Circle K for many years. She loved fishing and the outdoors, especially watching the...

Karen Leigh Harris

Karen Leigh Harris

Apr 4, 2026

Karen Leigh Harris, 74, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Embassy of Cambridge.

Karen was born on September 25, 1951, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Richard and Estaleen (Gray) Neff.

Karen received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from MATC. She worked as an RN at Genesis where she eventually retired. Karen enjoyed taking vacations and...

Jason Dewayne Martin

Jason Dewayne Martin

Apr 2, 2026

Jason Dewayne Martin, 30, of Cambridge, passed away on April 2, 2026.

Jason was born on April 6, 1995, in Cambridge, a son of Walter and Deborah (Tarman) Martin.

Jason worked as a cook for The Bears Den. He had a love for music and enjoyed singing.

Jason is survived by his parents, Walter and Deborah Martin of Cambridge; his sons, Lyric Martin...

John Douglas White

John Douglas White

Apr 2, 2026

John Douglas White, 74, of Quaker City, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home.

John was born on April 8, 1951, in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Morris and Wiladean (Davis) White.

John was a 1969 graduate of Newton Falls High School. He worked at General Motors for thirty years before retiring. He enjoyed mowing the grass...

Tammy J Thompson

Tammy J Thompson

Mar 31, 2026

Tammy J Thompson, 78, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at her home.

Tammy was born September 12, 1947, in Toledo, a daughter of the late Stewart and June (Towle) Tate.

She enjoyed going to the beach and music and worked for over twenty years at the Four Seasons Hotel.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...