Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

May 18, 2023

Eleanor Viola Steffen Benedict, age 102, of Irvine, Kentucky, formerly of McArthur, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at her home following a short illness.  She was born October 3, 1920, in Wilkesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Emil and Marie Strausbaugh Steffen.  Eleanor was the widow of the late Floyd Leslie Benedict.

She retired...

May 15, 2023

Shirley Ann Allen was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, and friend. She left this world on May 15, 2023, at age 87.

Born to Lawrence and Lucille Dixon on August 15, 1935, in the East Clayton neighborhood of Nelsonville, Ohio, Shirley spent her childhood growing up on Bessemer Road, surrounded by family and neighbors who...

May 15, 2023

Eloise Marilyn Rittgers, 87, of New Straitsville, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan. She was born August 3, 1935, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Arthur and Beatrice Pearl (Lewis) Day. She was the widow of the late Bernard Lee Rittgers.

Eloise was a loving...

May 7, 2023

Charles Jacob West, 78, of Creola, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at his residence. He was born February 17, 1945, in McArthur, Ohio, son of the late Clyde Wesley and Mabel L. Andrews West. Charlie was married to Dolly E. Weaver West, who survives.

He retired from Austin Powder Company and Shelly and Sands...

May 6, 2023

Shelley L. Sullivan, 69, of Buchtel, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born March 7, 1954, in Nelsonville, the daughter of John L. and Prentice (Newman) Sullivan of Buchtel.

Shelley was a 1972 graduate of Nelsonville York High School. She was an amazing and wonderful daughter,...

May 5, 2023

Gilbert “Gibby” A. Inboden, 55, of Logan, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan. He was born October 29, 1967, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late James E. and Juanita Mount Inboden.

Gibby was a 1986 graduate of Logan High School and a 1993 graduate of...

May 2, 2023

Selma Irene Phillips, 96, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at her home. She was born March 12, 1927, in Lawrence County, Ohio, daughter of the late Aaron G. and Jennie Mae Altman Norris. Selma was the widow of the late Wendell K. Phillips, who passed away July 18, 2014.

She retired from...

May 1, 2023

Brice Lee Butcher, 15, of Logan, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, in Logan. He was born June 12, 2007, in Lancaster, Ohio, son of Karianna Sue Miller (Dustin Todd) Butcher of Logan and the late Brandon Lee Butcher.

Brice was a sophomore at Logan High School who loved art, wanted to join the United...

May 1, 2023

John P. Waldron, 68, of McArthur, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at his residence. He was born August 23, 1954, in Wellston, son of the late Oather C. and Eleanor R. Baker Waldron.

John retired from Waldron Lumber Company and was the author of the book, God’s Logo. He was a member of Shepherds...

Apr 30, 2023

Pamela Sue Roeder, 87, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at her daughter’s residence in Sarasota, Florida. She was born June 5, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Cleo and Rhoda Binns Hansford. Pam was the widow of the late Herman Roeder.

She retired from CED in Columbus, was a...

Apr 30, 2023

Larry G. Hysell, 80, an absolute great guy, of Nelsonville, passed away at his home, Sunday, April 30, 2023, after an extended illness. Born February 14, 1943, in Athens, to Frank Hysell and Florence Koon.

Larry was a 1961 graduate of Athens High School. He retired as an Athens City letter carrier and was a...

Apr 29, 2023

Marilyn Ann Ellis, 71, of Nelsonville, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. She was born January 13, 1952, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Roger and Maxine (Woolever) Scheurell.

Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Tamra (Shannon) Evans of Nelsonville and Kris (Joshua) Brashear...

Apr 29, 2023

Robert Wayne McComis, 66, of Albany, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born June 29, 1956, in Nuremberg, Germany to the late Jack Douglas McComis and Betty Margaret (Barrett) Abjornson.

Robert served in the US Navy. He worked as a teacher and a carpenter. He also enjoyed helping people...

Apr 25, 2023

James A. D'Onofrio passed away suddenly at his farm April 25,2023. He was 90 years old. Born Jan. 21,1933 in Mound City, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Antonio (from Rome Italy), Mother Eta Data D’Onofrio, and brother Robert.  He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years Barbara, daughter Caroline Schorr,...

Apr 23, 2023

Hans W. Guseman, 47, of Nelsonville, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Hans was born July 16, 1975, in Athens, the son of Beverly (Dale) Kilkenny and the late Danny Guseman.

In addition to his mother and step-father, Hans is survived by his daughters, Halli “Ashley”, Hanna, and Kaylee; brothers, Mike...

Apr 23, 2023

Linda Kay (Brown) Green, 75, passed away April 23, 2023 surrounded by family.

Born in Zanesville Ohio, September 30, 1947, Linda was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother (GiGi). She is survived by her daughters, Tesa (Troy) Kratzenberg, Melissa (Tim) O’Harra Brown of Logan, Beth (Karen Kristoff) O’Harra of Lebanon, Lynn (Ian) O’Harra Harris of Circleville...

Apr 22, 2023

Lavania K. Rose, 70, of McArthur, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born May 24, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of the late Paul V. and Evelyn J. (Gaton) Wallar. She was married to Richard D. Rose, who survives.

Lavania’s grandchildren were her...

Apr 22, 2023

Norman “Norm” H. Gary, 80, of Logan, passed away at peace on Saturday, April 22, 2023, following a brief bout with cancer. Norm was born November 30, 1942, in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Milton and Fannie (Babich) Gary.

Norm was a US Army Veteran. He earned BS and MSW degrees from The...

Apr 21, 2023

Norman Eugene Redd, 86, of Logan, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born May 9, 1936, in Webb Summit, Ohio, son of the late Levi Orlie and Mary Lemon Redd. Norman was married for 63 years to Shirley Burroughs Redd, who survives.

He retired from Smead Manufacturing...

Apr 21, 2023

James “Jimmy D.” Arthur Dishong, 73, of Nelsonville, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. He was born March 28, 1950, in Nelsonville, Ohio, son of the late Clarence “Jack” Kenneth and Helen Aurilla Anderson Dishong. Jimmy was married to Kay L. Osborne Dishong who survives.

He was a United...