All Obituaries

Larry E. Hadding age 57, of Groveport, OH passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 10, 1964 in Lima, OH a son of the late Victor Paul Sr. and Grace Sydenia Miller Hadding.   He was a 1982 Graduate of Caldwell High School and earned his Associate of Industrial Engineering Degree in 2007 from Washington State Community College in Marietta, OH. He enjoyed camping, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and supporting his favorite...

Herman M. Ritterbeck age 82, of Granville, OH passed away Monday August 1, 2022 at Middleton Senior Living under the care of Ohio Living Health & Hospice. He was born February 8, 1940 in Caldwell, OH a son of the late Carl and Freda Hill Ritterbeck.   After graduating from Caldwell High School, he was employed with Western Electric. He worked there until he was drafted into the United States Army. After he returned, he was employed with Lucent Technologies, formerly known as...

Bryant E. Hartman age 62, of Cumberland, OH passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his home. He was born September 28, 1959 in Nelsonville, OH the son of the late Richard and Alice Bryant Hartman.   He served and protected his Nation in the United States Army and was stationed in Fort Bragg, NC. He was a member of the American Legion Post 78 in Logan, OH, the Byesville VFW Post 3760 and the Sportsman Club 672 in Cumberland, OH. He always had a special bond and love for his faithful...

Valeria Sue Whetstone Weaver age 54, of Caldwell, OH passed away Monday July 25, 2022 unexpectedly while traveling in Hartford, CT. She was born June 27, 1968 in Cambridge, OH a daughter of the late James Allen and Wava M. Harper Whetstone.   She was a 1986 graduate of Caldwell High School. She was employed at the State Library of Ohio in Caldwell for over 35 years. Valeria was the owner and operator of her own travel business, Distinctive Destinations. She loved traveling, shopping,...

Janet L. Watson age 86 of Chandlersville, OH passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 at The Oaks at Northpointe in Zanesville, OH. She was born July 1, 1936 in Noble County, OH a daughter of the late Glenn T. and Sara Hendershot King.   She was a member of the Cumberland United Methodist Church and formerly the Bells United Methodist Church. She was the valedictorian of the 1954 Graduating Class of Caldwell High School. Janet enjoyed sewing, quilting, traveling, and working crossword...

Evelyn Diane Brown age 69, of Caldwell, OH passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Newark, OH. She was born August 23, 1952 in Marietta, OH a daughter of the late Donald E. and Bonnie J. Bates McElfresh.   She was a 1970 graduate of the Shenandoah High School. She enjoyed playing Bingo and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. Diane will be remembered by many for her time employed at the Caldwell Food Center for over 25 years. She also...

Chester M. Cole Jr. 73 of Freeport, OH passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 20, 2022 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born October 10, 1948, in Beckley, WV a son of the late Hazel E. (Milam) and Chester M. Cole Sr.   He enjoyed being a truck driver, a hunter, and especially loved being a fisherman. He will always be known for his love for his family, especially for his son-in-law and daughter-in-law. He loved them as his own.   In addition to his parents, he is...

Angela Armstrong age 59 of Marietta passed away Tuesday July 12, 2022, at Altercare Summit Acres in Caldwell OH, under the care of Absolute Hospice.  She was born March 17, 1963, in Marietta OH to the late John and Marjorie Scott Lisk.   Angela enjoyed fishing, spending time with friends, listening to music, and had a great love of animals.   Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter Denise (Jamie) Williams of Graysville, Ohio; son John Fortney...

Michael V. Law age 70, of Bethel Park, PA passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon, PA. He was born March 23, 1952 in Barnesville, OH a son of Marie E. Layman Despres of Bethel Park.   He enjoyed bowling and bowled in several leagues. He was employed at the Rolling Hills Country Club in Peters Township, PA for over 18 years and at the St. Clair Country Club in Upper St. Clair, PA for several years.   He is preceded in death by his stepfather...

Joyce Alberta Ostrowske age 83, of Marietta, OH passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at her home. She was born March 6, 1939 in Ravenna, OH a daughter of the late Chester Ostrowske and Virginia Sams McKee.   She loved listening to Bluegrass Music, sewing, and gardening. She was a Girl Scout Troop Leader for many years.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter Anne Boswell; sister Shirley, and stepfather Max Mckee.   Those left to cherish her...