Area Obituaries

James Demaris Robinson age 90, of Sarahsville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his home. He was born September 20, 1934 at the home of his parents, the late James Ralph and Waneda “Bonnie” Jones Robinson in Sarahsville. He was a 1952 graduate of the former Sarahsville High School, drove a milk truck…

Wilma Marlene (Mounts) Finch, 89, passed away peacefully Dec. 30, 2024, at her Seneca Lake home in Senecaville, Ohio, with her devoted husband of 71 years, Robert “Bob” Lee Finch, at her side. Marlene, as she was known, was born Oct. 9, 1935, in the Nokomis Park area of Washington, Pa. She graduated from Trinity…

Terry L. Perkins, age 77, of Cambridge, Ohio, died Monday, December 30, 2024, at Cambridge Place Assisted Living. He was born July 10, 1947, in Ava, son of the late Kenneth E. Perkins, Sr. and the late Clara J. Miller Perkins. Terry attended Shenandoah High School and was a United States Army veteran, having served…

Nancy Marilyn Secrest Rudge age 91, of Caldwell, Ohio, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the Altercare Summit Acres Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Caldwell. She was born March 20, 1933 in Marion, Ohio, daughter of the late Halleck and Mary Moore Secrest. She was a 1951…

Dianne S. Mosley (née Stitt), 96, a 54-year resident of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Vitalia Adult Community after a lengthy illness. Born on July 2, 1928, in Blairsville, PA, Dianne graduated as valedictorian of her class at Clairton (PA) High School. She continued her education at Carnegie Tech, where…

Shirley Mae Mettler age 82, of Dexter City, Ohio, passed away Friday morning, December 13, 2024 at Astoria Place of Cambridge in Cambridge, Ohio. She was born November 4, 1942 in Caldwell, Ohio, daughter of the late Clifford E. and Clela L. Willey DeLancey. Shirley was involved in and enjoyed many hobbies, including quilting, sewing,…

Bennie Ralph of Caldwell passed away on November 18, 2024 at Memorial Health in Marietta. He is survived by his wife, Rose, and children Benjamin Ralph, of Caldwell, and Tracey (Flip) Mollott of Woodsfield.  

Evelyn J. Rayner, age 96, of Cumberland, Ohio, died Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her home. She was born July 12, 1928, in Ava, daughter of the late Clyde Bond and Clara I.Perkins Bond Matheny. She was a 1946 graduate of Belle Valley High School. Evelyn was employed over the years by Carl’s Shoes in…

Judith “Judy” Ann Anderson age 85, of Caldwell, Ohio, entered the Gates of Heaven Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Altercare Summit Acres Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Caldwell. She was born October 24, 1939 in Roaring Springs, PA, daughter of the late James and Helen Horvath Hinkle. She retired after 25 years as the head…

Judith Anne Miller, age 78, of Caldwell, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Altercare Summit Acres Skilled Nursing & Rehab, where she had resided for twenty years. She was born January 18, 1946, daughter of the late Donald A. and Marjorie Anne Waggoner Brackney. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology…