All Obituaries

Janice A. Armbruster, 88 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her daughters home on June 26, 2022 while under the care of her daughter and Hospice of Guernsey County.   Janice was born in Cambridge on July 10, 1933. She is the daughter of the late Harold and Vesta (Kennedy) Walters.   Janice retired in 1988 from Champion Spark Plug Company where she worked for over 30 years. She was Presbyterian by faith, and she was a member of the VFW Post #2901,...

B.J. Tom, 50 of Chandlersville, passed away as the result of an accident on his property on June 18, 2022.   B.J. was born in Zanesville on February 28, 1972, the son of Joe and Robin (Best) Tom of Chandlersville.  He was the owner and operator of Advanced Electric since 1996, and he spent many hours teaching his sons the electrical trade.  He enjoyed hunting, shooting, fishing, golfing, playing horseshoes and cards, cooking, and riding his side by side with his wife, family...

Sara L. Clapper Russell, 81, of Lakeview, Ohio, formerly of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022 at her home.   Sara was born in Zanesville on March 15, 1941.  She is the daughter of the late Delmar and Bonnie (Johnson) Clapper.  Sara was a 1959 graduate of Philo High School.  She earned her Bachelors Degree from Ohio University in 1964 and then obtained her Masters in Library Science from Pittsburgh University.  Sara worked as a library professional...

Paul T. Willey Jr., 40 of Cambridge, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2022, while at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.  Paul was born in Cambridge on May 30, 1982. He is the son of Paul T. Willey Sr., and the late Barbara (Carpenter) Willey. Paul loved spending time with his family, and was a very sweet and funny person.  In addition to his father, Paul is survived by his daughter, Alexis R. Willey; his special nephew Austin Willey; his special niece, Brianna Hall;...

Betty Ann French, 72 of Philo, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 11, 2022, while at Genesis Hospital. Betty Ann was born on January 19, 1950 in Zanesville. She is the daughter of the late Harry L. and Helen J. (LePage) French. Betty Ann retired as an LPN for Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center after over 35 years of dedicated service. She was a faithful member of the Duncan Falls United Methodist Church, and was also a member of the Farm Bureau. Betty Ann...

Angela K. “Angie” Ferrell, 60, of South Zanesville, Passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022 at her home.   Angie was born in Zanesville on February 17, 1962.  She is the daughter of Thomas Wilson of Zanesville and the late Charlene (Hawkins) Wilson.  She worked for the Lear Corporation for 30 years and then for PCC Airfoil until her retirement in 2021.  She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Zanesville and a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Alan J. Chaffee, 78 of New Concord, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2022 at his New Concord home surrounded by his loving family.   In keeping with his wishes, no public services will be held at this time.  The Farus Funeral Home of New Concord is caring for the Chaffee family.   www.farusfh.com

Mary L. “Dolly” Anders, 86 of Philo, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2022. Mary was born in Nashport on February 2, 1936. She is the daughter of the late Elmer and Elsie (Coler) Longfellow. Mary loved to cook, bake, and read, but her favorite way to spend her time was with her family. Mary is survived by her grandchildren, Logan Anders, Amy Fountain, Abbey (Joe) Richard, and Andrea (Rick) Dailey; her nine great-grandchildren; her daughter-in-law, Marla Anders; her siblings,...

John W. Carson, 82 of Belmont, Ohio and formerly of Blue Rock, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 9, 2022. John was born on July 19, 1939 in Stockport.  He is the son of the late Brennie and Irene (Cain) Carson.  He retired from Quinn Development in St. Clairsville, where he worked as a mechanic.  He was an avid outdoorsman who spent countless nights in the woods with his friend’s coon hunting.  He was a faithful member of...

Mary A. Hamilton, 105 years young of New Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 26, 2022, while at the Genesis Hospice Morrison House. Mary was born in Sialkot, Pakistan, on January 18, 1917. She is the daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth (Lawrence) Ayers. Mary lived in India for the first ten years of her life, until her parents came back to their home in Columbus, Ohio. When she was young, Mary’s father took on the role of Pastor at Bloomfield United...