Joann Louise Johnson, 90 of Cambridge
Joann Louise Johnson age 90 of Cambridge, passed away on April 14, 2021 at her home. She was born May 14, 1930 in Pleasant City, a daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie Watkins. She graduated in 1940 from Cambridge High School class of 1948. She was a member of the New Concord United Methodist Church and JOY Sunday School Class. She was a board member of the Salvation Army, a member of the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, a member of the Royal Group Red Hatters and also a member of the Wing 2 Southeastern Med Axillary. Over the years she was employed by Ohio Power, Cambridge High School Guidance office and G.T.E. (Verizon).
Rev. Dr. William C. Creasy, 94 of Zanesville, Ohio
Rev. Dr. William C. Creasy age 94, of Zanesville, OH formerly of New Concord, OH passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Helen Purcell Home in Zanesville, OH. He was born February 17, 1927 in Massillon, OH a son of the late Steven E. and Ella A. Rupert Creasy.
Bill served and protected his nation in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds for many years. He was an active member of the New Concord United Methodist Church. He was a retired Pastor having been ordained and served in United Methodist and Episcopal Churches.
Matthew Brent Gerlach, 62 of Cambridge
For 62 years, Matthew Brent Gerlach of Cambridge threw himself at life full speed and head-on, and life had just better get out of his way. Friday, February 26, 2021 to our everlasting sorrow, life was too tired to dodge.
Born in Zanesville on February 18, 1959, to Rudy and Loas (Bresock) Gerlach, Matt grew up in New Concord. A 1977 graduate of John Glenn High School, he was a three-sport letterman, including being a stand-out defensive end on the football team. He continued his football career for two seasons at Otterbein College before the cumulative results of 7 years of on-field injuries led him to quit.
Concord United Methodist Church in Paducah.
PADUCAH â The first day of the year means new goals for the American Red Cross in Paducah.
Friday is the second day of its Holiday Heroes Blood Drive, a four-day event at Concord United Methodist Church in Paducah.
Representative Anthony Tinin said their goal is to collect 160 pints of blood.
The pandemic has created challenges for the Red Cross, with fewer sponsors able to host blood drives.
People donate blood inside Concord United Methodist Church. We really need to have a steady turnout, you know, all four days to help overcome some of the challenges of the holiday season. You know, people are busy, there s other schedules going on, people out of their routine, said Tinin. A lot of times, not enough people take the time to donate blood, so it s really important for people to come out for this event and help those in need.