Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Dec 2, 2014

Thomas Guy “Tom” Pidcock, 61, of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born September 27, 1953, in Springfield, son of the late James Howard and Anna Grace Adams Pidcock. Tom’s love of music was reflected as a steel guitar player for Doyle Holly and as a...

Dec 2, 2014

Lillie June Forrest, 81, of McArthur, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Maple Hills Nursing Home in McArthur. She was born July 9, 1933 in Vinton County, daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary Ellen Shaw Tatman. June was the widow of the late James G. Forrest. She was a member of Walnut Grove Church and enjoyed going...

Nov 30, 2014

Kostadinos Alexander Karageorge, 22, of Worthington, passed away in Columbus, Ohio. He was born July 10, 1992 in Columbus, son of George James and Susan Karin Sligo Karageorge of Worthington. Kosta was a member of The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Columbus. He was on the The Ohio State University Football team and was a 3 year Letterman on...

Nov 29, 2014

Nancy B. Taylor, 82, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born May 14, 1932 in Piqua, Ohio, daughter of the late Leonard P. and Rachel L. Lewis Bailey Sr. Nancy was the widow of the late William Taylor. She was an Elder for the McArthur Presbyterian Church where she was very...

Nov 25, 2014

Patricia I. Wagner, age 90, of Worthington and formerly of Logan and Columbus, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born February 14, 1924 in Cleveland, OH, daughter of the late Dudley and Irene Wilson Henderson. She was married to Leonard H. Wagner who...

Nov 23, 2014

Teddy D. Murphy, 33, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. He was born February 3, 1981 in Chillicothe, son of DeeDee Mitchell and Mike Murphy of McArthur and Ted and Angie Fout of Jackson. Teddy enjoyed spending time with his three daughters and farming. In addition to his parents,...

Nov 22, 2014

Lee Allen Noble, 57, of Logan, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. He was born December 6, 1956 in Black Hawk, Iowa, son of the late Larry Allen and Zelda Fae Harsh Noble. Lee worked at Hocking Valley Industries. He is survived by his housemates at Dowler Group Home, Myna Groves, Natalie Winegardner,...

Nov 16, 2014

Ellen Rose Staggs, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  She was born August 29, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of Rosemary Burnison Wachovec of Chillicothe and the late Frank Wachovec.  Ellen was married for 14 years to Terence S. Staggs, who survives.

She was the Office Manager...

Nov 16, 2014

Rose M. Blazek, 99, of Athens, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at The Laurels of Athens. She was born November 15, 1915 in Perry County, the daughter of the late James and Idella Whitmer Hankinson. She was the widow of the late William J. Blazek. Rose graduated from St. Aloysius Academy, New Lexington, in 1933. She was a...

Nov 15, 2014

James F. Jewett, age 80, of Albany and formerly of Hilliard, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at his residence.  He was born July 22, 1934 in Worthington, Ohio, son of the late Martin G. and Dollie B. Lawrence Jewett.  He was married to Blanche Conley Jewett for 57 years who survives.

He was retired from Columbus...

Nov 15, 2014

Joseph D. Spaulding, age 78 of Logan, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center.  Joe was born December 5, 1935 in Saco, Maine, son of the late Willis and Theresa Laurette Spaulding.  He was married to Linda Coey Spaulding, who preceded him in death.

He was retired from the U.S. Air Force; was a...

Nov 14, 2014

Audrey Lea Chute 87 of Logan passed away November 14, 2014 at her residence. She was born February 13, 1927 in Morgantown, W. Va., daughter of the late Leonard D. and Gladys Boatwright Harris. Audrey was married to the late Ray C. Chute. Audrey was a member of the New Hope U.M. Church, was a Volunteer at HVCH for...

Nov 14, 2014

Kay I. Konkler, age 65 of Rockbridge, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at Logan Health Care Center.  She was born February 15, 1949 in Compton, CA, daughter of the late Clarence and Kathryn Willey Staley.  She was married to Kenneth E. Konkler, who survives.

Kay was retired from Carborundum.  She was a member of the Women...

Nov 12, 2014

Bonnie Mae Carsey, 81, of Millfield, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center, The Plains. She was born July 10, 1933 in Doanville, the daughter of the late Harley and Goldie Speelman Robinette. She was the widow of the late Harold J “Mutt” Carsey, who passed away in 2000. Bonnie is survived by her daughters,...

Nov 11, 2014

Donna M. Morgan, age 65 of New Plymouth, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis.  She was born October 3, 1949, daughter of the late Harold A. and Florence Johnston Crow.  She was the widow of the late Paul R. Morgan. She is survived by her son Wayne (Katina) Corbin, of New Plymouth; grandchildren,...

Nov 7, 2014

Elizabeth Jane Hanning, 89, of Millfield, passed away Friday, November 7, 2014 at The Laurels of Athens. She was born September 23, 1925 in Millfield, the daughter of the late Guy W. and Zella A. Roberts White. She was the widow of the late Howard C. Hanning, who passed away in 1990. Jane was a member of the First...

Oct 31, 2014

Norma Jean Bougher, 86, of Logan, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at Arcadia Acres. She was born March 28, 1928 in Hocking County, daughter of the late Jesse and Emma Waugh Bougher. Norma is survived by her brother, Ronald Lee Bougher of Logan and sister, Betty Lou Hill of Columbus. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Oct 26, 2014

John P. Hocter, age 71 of Radcliff, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.  He was born March 10, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Charles L Hocter Sr. and Laura M. Lowe Hocter.  He was married for 50 years to Shirley E. Dennis Hocter, who survives.

John was a truck...

Oct 24, 2014

Kevin L. “Happy Jack” Jackson, 57, of Albany, passed away Friday, October 24, 2014 at the OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. He was born November 27, 1956 in Lancaster, the son of Loren (Helen) Jackson of Fairmount, WV and June Dewhurst of McArthur. He was married to Jean Elaine Lash Jackson, who survives, for 35 years. Kevin was a...

Oct 22, 2014

Barbara Ann Cosner, 73, of Nelsonville, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the OhioHealth Nelsonville Medical and Emergency Services. She was born February 26, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Robert and Amanda Kallgeros Celaya. She was married to Fred Cosner, who survives, for 44 years. Barbara retired from Sears. She is survived by her...