Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Mar 5, 2024

Ralph Larry Miller, 82, of Frazeysburg, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Genesis Hospice Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born July 31, 1941, in Logan, the son of the late Ralph Miller and Frances (Brooke) Daye. He was married to the late Laura Jean Miller.

He enjoyed NASCAR and old country music. He loved...

Mar 2, 2024

Vivian “Sissy” Whightsel, 74, of McArthur, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth. She was born January 18, 1950, in Allensville, the daughter of the late Chester and Ruth (Inboden) Seitz. She was the widow of the late Rocky Lee Whightsel Sr.

Sissy was a sassy and outspoken woman. She...

Feb 27, 2024

Christopher R. Wilson, 67, of Logan, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Grant Medical Center. He was born on October 21, 1956, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Roy Ray and Mary D. (Wallace) Wilson.

Chris served in the U.S. Army. He retired from General Electric in Logan.

Chris is survived by...

Feb 24, 2024

Carol Lee Bowlby, 97, of Logan, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. He was born on October 16, 1926, in Logan, the son of the late Charles E. and Thelma “Bess” (Hood) Bowlby. He was married for 71 plus years to Mary Jane (Powell) Bowlby who survives.

Carol served in the...

Feb 24, 2024

Deborah L. Cleavenger, 67, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  She was born June 11, 1956, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late George Willard and Doris Jean Hysell Cleavenger.

She retired from Lake Hope State Park.

Deborah is survived by her daughter, Ashley Massie of...

Feb 23, 2024

Ralph Steven Keiffer, 72, of Lebanon, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Dayton VA Medical Center. Steve was born August 12, 1951, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Ralph Pearl and Gertrude Louise (Matheny) Keiffer.

Steve served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a retired barber.

Feb 23, 2024

Glenda Rose Nihiser, 87, of Logan, passed away at her home on Friday, February 23, 2024. She was born on August 11, 1936, in Logan, the daughter of the late Esther (Six) Wilson and Bill Leasure. She was the widow of the late Robert E. Nihiser.

Glenda retired after many years as nursing supervisor at Hocking Valley...

Feb 15, 2024

Sharon Kay McGuire Ryan, 77, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Buckeye Care in Lancaster. She was born May 18, 1946, in Doanville, the daughter of the late Franklin McGuire and Venus M. Reynolds Thompson.

Sharon worked for many years and retired from the Athens County Court of Domestic Relations. She was a...

Feb 14, 2024

Steven Lee Mender, 75, of Amesville, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home. He was born October 7, 1948, in Logan, the son of the late Roland W. and Pamela Ann (White) Mender. Steve was married to Jennifer (Seiber) Mender who survives.

Steve served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired...

Feb 14, 2024

Alison Smathers, 58, of Buchtel, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at her home. She was born May 5, 1965, in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late James Mello Jr. and Carol (Dhiel) Taraborelli. Alison was married to Bobby Lee Smathers Jr. who survives.

Alison was an animal lover.  She loved her dogs and...

Feb 13, 2024

Ruby Mae Mace, 62, of Nelsonville, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Embassy of Logan. Ruby was born October 4, 1961, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Elma Jean (VanHorn) Coey. She was the widow of the late John L. Mace Sr., who passed on December 6, 2023.

Ruby is survived...

Feb 12, 2024

Marie Elizabeth Smith, 72, of Chauncey, Ohio passed away at her home on Monday, February 12, 2024. Marie was born March 13, 1951, in Jackson, Ohio, to the late James Harrison Smith Sr. and Dorothy Bloom Smith.

Marie worked for 33 years at ATCO in Athens. A special thank you to all of Marie's past and present...

Feb 11, 2024

Roberta M. Freeman, 93, of Logan, passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her home. She was born June 12, 1930, in Logan, the daughter of the late Robert and Lenna Conkle Mohler. She was the widow of the late Kenneth Ray Freeman.

Roberta was a retired teacher and local business owner. She...

Feb 11, 2024

Jack “Jackie” Lee Dexter Jr., 86, of Logan, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  He was born January 3, 1938, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late Jack and Katherine Jones Dexter Sr.

He graduated from Logan High School in 1956 where he excelled in basketball, baseball and football.  After high...

Feb 9, 2024

Evon Kay Lester, 69, of Logan, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born February 14, 1954, in Belleville, Michigan, the daughter of the late Irving Fox and Vondia (Summers) McCammon.

Evon will be remembered as a wonderful mother and mawmaw.

Evon is survived by her daughters,...

Feb 8, 2024

Ruby Leora Johnson, 90, of Logan, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her residence.  She was born February 25, 1933, in Hocking County, daughter of the late Clarence E. and Beatrice M. Nixon.  Leora was the widow of the late Woodruff D. Johnson.

She formerly worked for Godman Shoe Company in Logan, was a Common Wealth...

Feb 7, 2024

Christine Lynne Hysell, 54, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2024, at her residence.  She was born April 25, 1969, in Akron, Ohio, daughter of James F. and Patricia Ann Mains Hysell of McArthur.

She was a photographer, a member of the Athens Photographic Project and a member of the Albany Baptist Church.  Christine enjoyed calligraphy...

Feb 6, 2024

Jerry Randall Dupler, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, following an extended illness.  Randy was born on May 4,1961, in Logan, Ohio to Jerry and the late Neva Nell Dupler.

Randy attended Rockbridge Elementary, Logan Jr High School and graduated from Logan High School in 1979.  He was...

Feb 5, 2024

Aaron Dale Brady, 64, of Junction City, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. He was born February 11, 1959, in Byesville, Ohio the son of the late George and Terry (Miles) Brady. He was married to the late Elizabeth Sue (Nelson) Brady.

Aaron retired from DK Manufacturing in Lancaster. He enjoyed R.C. planes and helicopters.  He...

Feb 2, 2024

Dorothy Fay Wood, 65, of Guysville, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.  Dorothy was born July 14, 1958, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Garnet (McDonald) Barnhart and Melvin Wood.

Dorothy was a selfless woman with a heart of gold.

Dorothy is survived by her children,...