Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Mar 11, 2022

Ruth Ann Bolen, 85, of Nelsonville, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at O’Bleness Hospital, Athens.  She was born November 3, 1936, in New Floodwood, the daughter of the late Homer and Ethel (O’Nail) Beal.  Ruth was married for 67 years to W. Lowell Bolen, who survives.

Ruth was a member of the Wesleyan Church.  She...

Mar 4, 2022

Timothy Warren Leach, 70, died March 4, 2022 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Tim was born in Mansfield Ohio on August 28, 1951 to Virginia and Harry Leach and step dad Donald White, all who preceded him in death.

Tim is survived by his wife and best friend Valerie Leach, and his brother Doug...

Mar 3, 2022

Debbie Patton Jividen, 69, of McArthur, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 3, 2022.  She was born January 12, 1953, in McArthur, the daughter of the late Chester O. and Frances (Click) Patton.  Debbie was married to Tom Jividen, who survives.

In addition to her husband, Debbie is survived by her sons, Tommy (Carrie) Jividen...

Mar 1, 2022

Jori Blair Caudill, 31, of McArthur, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.  She was born August 15, 1990, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the daughter of Jerri Lynn Caudill of McArthur and Paul (Leslie) Rice of Wellston.

Jori loved her children and family immensely.  She had an infectious smile and many friends she considered to be family.  Jori...

Feb 24, 2022

Patrick Richard Opatik, 49, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born July 15, 1972, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; son of Florence Ann Swanson Bass.

Patrick had a wonderful life and enjoyed the little pleasures. He was a kind and friendly person who...

Feb 24, 2022

Gerald Edward “Eddie” Rutter, 54, of Wellston, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022.  He was born June 13, 1967, in Oak Hill, Ohio, son of Betty Lou Thacker Clark, who survives.

Eddie was a lineman for over 20 years and was known as a loving father and grandfather.  His family was everything to him and he enjoyed...

Feb 23, 2022

Mary Spino Buhl, 91, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston.  She was born July 9, 1930, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Michael A. and Catherine A. Marino Spino Sr.

She was a former nurse’s aide and a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Zaleski.  Mary started...

Feb 23, 2022

Margaret “Sis” Alena Whitmore, 96, of Nelsonville, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She was born September 8, 1925, in Belmont County, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Mourn) Dishong. She was the widow of the late Thomas Whitmore.

Sis was a 1949 graduate of Nelsonville High School.  She formerly worked at Blackburn’s...

Feb 22, 2022

Jay William Brooks, 73, of Nelsonville passed away at his home, East Clayton Farm, on February 22, 2022, after a long, honorable battle with Alzheimer’s.

Jay was born June 13, 1948 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a son of the late John and Gloria (Hoodlett) Brooks. After graduating from Nelsonville High School in 1966, Jay turned down...

Feb 21, 2022

John Anthony “Tony” Sullivan, 63, of Buchtel, passed away at his home on Monday, February 21, 2022. He was born September 1, 1958, in Nelsonville, the son of John L. and Prentice (Newman) Sullivan. He was married for 28 years to Pam (Bowers) Sullivan, who survives.

Tony was a 1976 graduate of Nelsonville York High School. He...

Feb 20, 2022

Scott L. Courter, 66, of Logan, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was born July 10, 1955, in Columbus, the son of the late Ralph F. and Jo Ann (Heckert) Courter.

Scott was the owner and operator of Scott Courter Excavating. He loved his children, grandchildren, and operating heavy equipment. He enjoyed...

Feb 20, 2022

Rickie “Rick” Dale Hensler, 61, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born January 14, 1961, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late Edgar Jr. and Ethel “Eck” Elma (Pendleton) Hensler.  Rick was married for over 41 years to Carlotta (Prater) Hensler, who survives.

Rick was a...

Feb 18, 2022

Robert Allen Brown, 60, of McArthur, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 13, 1961, in Nelsonville, Ohio, son of the late Richard and Dorothy L. Griffith Brown.

Robert formerly worked for Coin Mach.

He is survived by his daughter, Latisha (Josh) Newman of Jackson; wife, Rosella Stanley Brown;...

Feb 18, 2022

Dalton Joseph Miracle, infant son of Daniel Joseph and Brittany Pierce Miracle, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

In addition to his parents, Dalton is survived by his maternal grandparents, Pamela and Billy Joe Pierce of Radcliff; paternal grandfather, Steve Miracle of McArthur; great grandfathers, Donald Wilcox of Florida...

Feb 16, 2022

Polly Elizabeth Pierce, 90, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Four Winds Nursing Home in Jackson.  She was born March 8, 1931, in Millard, Kentucky, daughter of the late John D. and Hettie M. Coleman Worrix.  Polly was the widow of the late Hiram D. Pierce.

She has been a member of the McArthur...

Feb 16, 2022

Judith D. “Judy” Winchell, 68, of Logan, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  She was born September 11, 1953, in Millfield, the daughter of the late Herschel and Velma Jane (Jackson) Smith.  She was married to Richard Winchell who survives.

Judy was a member of the Nelsonville VFW Post 3467,...

Feb 14, 2022

Nancy L. George, 88, of Newark, formerly of McArthur, passed away at her home, Randall Residence in Newark, Ohio on Monday, February 14, 2022.  She was born January 12, 1934, in Circleville, Ohio, the daughter of the late James Allen and Hazel Amy (Dewey) Easter.  Nancy was the widow of the late James M. George.

Nancy loved...

Feb 12, 2022

L. Orlyn “Andy” Anderson, 82, of Logan, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. He was born May 21, 1939, in Battle Lake, Minnesota, the son of the late Lloyd O. and Verna B. Erickson Anderson. He was married to the late Patricia Smith Anderson.

Orlyn was a retired...

Feb 10, 2022

Jerry E. McKinley, 74, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at O’Bleness Hospital, Athens.  He was born August 7, 1947, in Logan, the son of the late Maxwell and Betty Sparks McKinley.

Jerry worked for 40 years with Keynes Brothers Flour Mill in several different roles.  He also enjoyed working for McKinley Excavating.  Jerry...

Feb 9, 2022

Valerie Rose Burns, 56, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at her residence.  She was born March 22, 1965, in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of the late Ned and Patricia (Shine) Walborn.  Valerie was married for 35 years to Steven L. Burns, who survives.

She was a substitute teacher for Vinton County Schools and was an...