All Obituaries

ALMEDA I. HESKETT Quietly in the early morning of March 25, 2021, Almeda Heskett, 89, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away. She was born October 7, 1931 in New Athens, Ohio, daughter of the late Pat and Mary (Pastva) Palumbo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Judy Doty and Shirley Gregg. She married her husband and best friend, Charles, November 19, 1949, making their home in Bethesda and raising their two children. Charles passed away December 6, 2001. Almeda...

NALINI HEMA SAMUEL Nalini Hema Samuel, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 23, 2021. She was born on February 22, 1947 to the late Dr. Addison and Ranee Samuel. Nalini enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Diana Samuel. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 53 years, Dr. Aaron Samuel, beloved daughter Elizabeth...

MAXIMILIANE L.E. MCGILTON Maximiliane L.E. McGilton, age 79, of Morristown, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, March 11, 2021. She was born on November 2, 1941 in Munich, Germany to Maximilian and Maria Hertel. She married Elbert S. McGilton on December 19, 1963. Maxi attended church at a variety of places including St. Mary’s Church and Thoburn United Methodist Church in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Maxi had a love for learning and reading, especially history. She enjoyed...

LEONARD ALAN DUVALL Leonard Alan Duvall, 75, of Bethesda, passed away peacefully at Forest Hill Care Center, March 10, 2021.  He was born May 7, 1945 to the late Ernest and Pearl Duvall.  Also, preceding Leonard in death was his brother, Audren (Tubby) Duvall and sisters, Helen Saffell and Mary Ann Lucas. Remembering many happy memories are those who survive; sister, Shirley Salimbene of Florida; nephews, Rory (Rebecca) Salimbene, Mark, and Bruce Salimbene and Ron (Robin) Duvall;...

BARBARA A. GAY Barbara A. Gay, loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister passed away March 1, 2021. Born in Cleveland, Ohio February 23, 1958, she was the daughter of Shelvey (Davis) Harris and the late Robert Harris, Sr. As it was always her passion to become a nurse, she had been rewarded many times over in making a positive impact on the lives of her patients, while providing comfort and care. Throughout her nursing career she was able to work closely with many doctors, ranging...

ROBERT HENRY “GOAT” BAUMBERGER Robert Henry “Goat” Baumberger passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, February 27, 2021, with the love of his family surrounding him. He was born July 27, 1956 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Robert and Jean (Mason) Baumberger.  Also preceding him in death was granddaughter, Ella Bolyard. Goat, as he was known to all, had a passion for Harley Davidsons and was a heavy equipment operator for Oxford Mining. Goat was a...

LINDA S. KUHN Peacefully and surround by family, our loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at home on February 26, 2021. She was born in Marietta, Ohio on May 28, 1958 to the late Daniel and Loretta Blair.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruth and Glenna Blair; brother, Ed Blair; and several sisters and brothers-in-law. She was a graduate of Skyvue High School. Living a joy filled life growing up in a large family, they all were very...

HOMER W. LUYSTER In the early morning of February 24, 2021, Homer Luyster, after a full and accomplished life, was re-united with his wife, Martha. Born in Somerton, Ohio February 15, 1927, he was the son of the late Charles and Ethel (Neptune) Luyster and one of six children gracing the Luyster family. A longtime resident of Barnesvillle, Homer was the owner and operator of K&J Machine. Serving his county in the United States Army during World War II, he was a member of the...

MARY JO ZEDIKER Mary Jo Zediker, 77, passed away at her home on February 17, 2021.    Born October 30, 1943 in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Edward Peffer and Ruth (Harold) Peffer.  Also preceding Mary Jo in death; her husband of 35 years, Ralph Zediker; daughters, Tracey Zediker, Cindy Sager; granddaughter, Heather Sager; brothers, Pete and Jimmy Peffer; and sister, Linda Peffer. Heart warming memories will never be forgotten by those who...

RAMONA LEE MAYHUGH Ramona Lee Mayhugh passed away February 15, 2021, one day before her 91st birthday. Born February 16, 1930 in Bethesda, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia (Church) Mayhugh.  As well as her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William and Roger Mayhugh. She loved music.  Ramona played the mandolin and together with her family, their musical talent was inspirational to many.  The family was known as the...