Obituaries

Donna Sue Bland, 73, of Cadiz, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, West Virginia surrounded by her family. She was born July 16, 1949 in Steubenville, Ohio.

Donna was the co-owner/operator of the former Eagles Nest Restaurant near Deersville along with her late sister, Bonnie Miller. She was a member of the Cadiz Eagles Aerie #2162 Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Easlick Roe; her husband, Ronald Eugene Bland; her sister, Bonnie Miller; and her stepfather, Charles Roe.

Surviving are three daughters: Tina Coffman of Cadiz, Stepha -

A Memorial Service for Alan Walker will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the

Jeffery A. DeLucas, 66, of Cadiz passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, West Virginia. He was born January 29, 1957 in Wheeling, West Virginia a son of the late Clarence A. “Itchy” and Betty C. Warner DeLucas.

Jeff received his Master’s Degree in Education and was a teacher for many years. He most recently worked as a fire boss in the coal mine. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy.

By Pastor Ken Staley

From the time we were born, we have all had desires. Followers of Jesus are told in scripture to let their requests be made known to God. But have you ever thought about God having desires? He does, and they are all for our benefit.

So, here are a dozen desires of our Heavenly Father, it’s not all of them but a dozen is a good start.

#1 He desires for us to have eternal life. Jesus said in John 6:40, “My Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life.” Everyone means everyone. God is good.

#2 God desires worshipers in spirit and in truth. Jesus said in John 4:23, “A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” Imagine, the God of heaven is seeking you and me.

nie Bland of Cadiz and Rhonda Bland of Cadiz; 7 grandchildren: Christina Wasson of Dallas, Chad Coffman of Dallas, Clayton Coffman of Dallas, Camille Beane of Cadiz, Cameron Beane of Cadiz, Morgan Beane of Cadiz and Sophie Bland

Alan Walker

Cadiz Church of Christ, 137 East Warren Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. Burial will follow at Minksville

Jeffery A. DeLucas

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Calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 1-4 at ClarkKirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz where funeral service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with Paul Giffin officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Church Cemetery, Jewett, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Mary’s Mission, 139 North Main Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr. com.

Cemetery, near Cadiz, where he will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife.

What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Erin Waller DeLucas of Cadiz; his son, Jacob DeLucas of Hopedale; and his stepson, Therion Stokes of Atwood, Ohio.

A memorial service with military honors will be held at a date to be announced.

The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirklandbarr.com.

William J. Young Sr.

William “Bill” J. Young, Sr., 76, of Carrollton, passed away in his home surrounded by family Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Born Dec. 29, 1946, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was a son of the late David and Zelma (Stricker) Young.

Bill proudly served his country, serving two tours in Vietnam after enlisting in the United States Army, while still in high school. He was also a member of the Vietnam Veterans Association in New Philadelphia. Bill enjoyed fishing and playing sports video games with all his friends, earning him the nickname “Coach”. He was loved by all who knew him and

Cassie Elaine Toker, age 73, of Jewett passed away, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Gables Care Center surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 20, 1949, in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late William Kimbrel and Evelyn Stamm Reams. Cassie graduated from Jewett High School in 1967 and was a loving homemaker and caregiver in every sense of the word. Family meant everything to Cassie, and she was always there for them; supporting her children, and then her grandchildren and great grandchildren, in anything they were involved in; sharing and teaching her family her love of cooking and baking; and just sharing things that were special to her, like her love of flowers and especially ELVIS. In her younger years she well.” will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Kay” Young; three children, en and Rylee Pelegreen of Hopedale; a brother Gary (Michael Modugno) Reams of Akron; a special niece Stacy Shiplett and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Lisa (David) Bandagski, William Young, Jr., and Bob Young; five grandchildren, Sydney, Spencer, Jessie, Daniel, and Logan; two brothers, David and Darle Young; and sister, Pauline Cerrett.

Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Keith Young and Saylor Grace, and two sisters, Barbara Roush and Darlene Young.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Westview Cemetery of Carrollton with Pastor Gordon Warner officiating. Dodds Funeral Home assisted with services.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Vicky Whitehead and her beloved dog Presley.

#3 God desires that we would follow Him. When the rich, young ruler asked Jesus what he had to do to have eternal life, the key part of the Lord’s answer was to “Come and follow me.” Jesus wasn’t asking for a half-baked, lukewarm following, but one that was every bit worthy of who He is.

#4 God desires that we honor Jesus. He desires that we give the same honor to Jesus that He, the Father, has given Him. Jesus said in John 5:23 that all judgement has been entrusted to the Son so that we will honor the Son like we honor the Father.

#5 God desires that we would know that He is good. In case there was any doubt, Jesus gave us Matt.7:9-11, “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” God is good.

#6 God desires that we would ask. Don’t be bashful, go ahead and ask. Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Ask, seek, and knock, what an invitation!

#7 God desires that we would not worry. Sermon on the Mount 101, “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat, drink or wear?’ Pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as

#8 He desires that we would be pure (holy). Here’s what Paul told the Thessalonians, “This is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality.” ‘Nuff said?

#9 God’s desire is to look for us when we wander. He looked for Adam and Eve in the garden and Jesus said he leaves 99 to go look for one that wanders and rejoices when he finds that wanderer. If you have wandered off … the Father is looking for you.

#10 He desires us to represent Him well. Peter told us, “It is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.” Christians have a vital role to play in God’s “publici image.”

#11 He desires us to be compassionate. Paul told the Ephesians, “Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” also enjoyed bowling in the Valie Lanes Bowling League.

Surviving is her son William “Billy” Toker, Jr and Kimbreley (Jack) Kelley both of Jewett; grandchildren Shannon (Michael) Pelegreen of Hopedale, Jake Kelley of Cleveland and Hailey Toker of Jewett; great grandchildren Jaid -

#12 God desires that we would be humble. Here’s a classic, “What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?”

These are God’s desires, and it should be our desire to please Him.

Pleasant Grove Methodist at 9:30 a.m. and Harrisville Methodist at 11 a.m.

The family would like to sincerely thank Gable’s Care Center staff,Cassie’s niece Darlene and nephew Danny for their devotion and care.

Services will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 11 am in Koch Funeral Home, 101 W Main St, Scio with Pastor Mark Statler officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Jewett. Friends may call Friday, June 2nd from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home. www.kochfuneral.com