Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Sep 17, 2023

John Allen Stalling, 78, of Nelsonville, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. John was born February 11, 1945, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Edison Stalling and Edna Kathryn (Bullock) Stalling.

Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Bernice (Burns) Stalling and...

Sep 16, 2023

Norma L. Hamilton, 100, of Imperial, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Laurels of Athens. She was born April 12, 1923, in Hamley Run, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Emma (Powell) Phillips. She was the widow of the late John V. Hamilton.

Norma is survived by her son-in-law, Joe Roman...

Sep 15, 2023

Susann D Merz, 89, of Buchtel, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at Carolyn's  Cottage, in Grove City. She was born Sunday, March 18, 1934, in Buchtel, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry and Ruth Newman Kieffer.

She was a long-time employee of Litton Industries in Athens, owned an ice cream shop in Buchtel and later was...

Sep 13, 2023

Shirley Lou McGomery, 71, of Logan, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was born June 11, 1952, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Frederick Bauman and Betty (Amnah) Bauman. She was married to Rodney McGomery who survives.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Rodney; daughter, Alexandria (Adam Pancher) Saldana of Lancaster; son,...

Sep 8, 2023

James Earl Basil Elkins, 22, of Vinton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023.  James was born December 1, 2000, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the son of Georgia Renea Chapman (Michael Kropf) and the late James Daniel Elkins.

James was the kindest, big-hearted, hard-working man, and was a friend to all.  James was a welder for Steelial...

Aug 28, 2023

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Jackson, 52, of Laurelville, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. She was born April 2, 1971, in Logan, the daughter of Garnet (Danner) Jackson and the late Larry Jackson Sr.

Liz is survived by her mother, Garnet (Ed Canter) Jackson of Logan; companion, Larry Fast; daughter, Christinia...

Aug 26, 2023

Thomas Pyke, 55, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at his residence.  He was born August 17, 1968, in Nelsonville, Ohio, son of the late Edward and Helen Barnhart Pyke.

Thomas is survived by his sons, Norman and Nathan Pyke and Justin Campbell; several grandchildren; sisters, Mary, Betty, Cheryl and Kathy; a brother, Gary; special...

Aug 23, 2023

Roberta Irene Hamon, 83, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her residence.  She was born January 16, 1940, in Athens, Ohio, daughter of the late Denver and Opal Irene Kirkendall Young.  Roberta was the widow of the late Preston Lee Hamon.

She is survived by her sons, Mark P. (Lorrie) Hamon of Wellston and...

Aug 22, 2023

Charles Fremont Grant, 57, of Nelsonville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.  He was born December 16, 1965, in Columbus, the son of Carol Sue (Hanshaw) Grant and the late Johnny W. Grant.

In addition to his mother, Charles is survived by sister, Pamela (Mike) Chapin of Ashville; brother, John W. Grant of...

Aug 22, 2023

Esther Emmaline Lowery (Dickerson), 88, of Nelsonville, OH, passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on August 22, 2023. She was born on January 7, 1935, to Max & Elizabeth Dickerson of New Plymouth. Esther was the widow of the late Harold Lowery who passed away in 2016.

Esther was employed by Goodyear...

Aug 21, 2023

Paul David Mock, 70, of Logan, passed completely at peace with the Lord, on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  Paul was born November 16, 1952, in Logan, the son of the late Harry V. and Bonnie Jean (McCambridge) Mock.  He was married for 48 years to Judy Bowman Mock, who survives.

Paul...

Aug 21, 2023

Linda Jo Graham, 59, of Nelsonville, passed away at her home on Monday, August 21, 2023. She was born August 1, 1964, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the daughter of the late James Edwards and Betty Jean (Seiberts) Edwards. She was married for 32 years to Barry Graham who survives.

Linda was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. A...

Aug 19, 2023

John Frederick Schettler, 68, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2023, at his residence.  He was born September 15, 1954, in Henrico County, Virginia, son of the late John Edward and Phyllis Spangler Schettler.  John was married to Juanita Bakies Schettler, who survived.

He formerly worked at TriMold in Circleville and was a Veteran of the...

Aug 15, 2023

Sabrina Ann Bush, age 55, of The Plains, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends.

Born December 9, 1967, in Columbus, Ohio, she graduated Alexander High School in 1986 and Hocking College in 2005 as a registered nurse. She worked at many nursing facilities....

Aug 10, 2023

Alice Leola Grubb, 41, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio. She was born July 15, 1982, in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Anita (Barnhart) Herron. She was married to Greg Grubb II, who survives.

Alice was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister.

In...

Aug 10, 2023

James Franklin “Frank” Crow Jr., 89, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  He was born May 10, 1934, in McArthur, son of the late James Franklin and Helen Louise Brandeberry Crow Sr.  Frank was married to the late Sara Will Crow.

He formerly owned and operated McArthur Supply Company...

Aug 9, 2023

LaDonna Rae Michael, 86, of Nelsonville, passed away at O’Bleness Hospital on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born January 4, 1937, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Lola Louise (Dearing) Flowers and Roy McClure Flowers. She was married for 68 years to her loving and devoted husband, Carl M. Michael, who survives.

Together with Carl,...

Aug 9, 2023

Gary Wayne Keiffer, 71, of Nelsonville, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Kimes Nursing & Rehabilitation, Athens. He was born September 20, 1951, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Wayne Keiffer and Margie (Blair) Keiffer.

Gary served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at Rocky Boots for over 30 years....

Aug 8, 2023

Dorothy Rosalie Gettle, 84, of Nelsonville, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Kimes Nursing & Rehabilitation, Athens. She was born July 30, 1939, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Charles Henry Gettle and Bernice Rosalie (Hopstetter) Gettle.

Dorothy was a graduate of Nelsonville High School Class of 1957. She retired from Ohio University, Office...

Aug 5, 2023

Earl W. Bowlby, 89, of Logan, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was born in Logan on October 27, 1933, the son of the late Charles E. and Thelma “Bess” (Hood) Bowlby. He was married on September 4, 1953, to the late Shirley Jean (Swaim) Bowlby.

Earl was passionate about motorcycles. He...