Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

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...

Feb 9, 2022

Ruth Ann Warren, 87, of Nelsonville, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the Laurels of Athens.  She was born November 9, 1934, in Floodwood, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clifford and Clara Lanning Koon.  Ruth was the widow of the late Charles “Charlie” Warren.

Ruth and Charlie owned and operated several Dairy Queen restaurants...

Feb 8, 2022

Leona Mae Mason, 89, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Carlin House in Logan.  She was born September 6, 1932, in Logan, Ohio, daughter of the late Louis C. and Lena Petty Mock.  Leona was the widow of the late Russel E. Mason.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in...

Feb 8, 2022

JoAnn Vaughn, 96, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Carlin House in Logan.  She was born May 16, 1925, in Logan, daughter of the late Joe and Marie Clark Foltz.  JoAnn was married for 58 years to the late William Gene Vaughn.

She formerly taught school in Haydenville and Laurelville.  JoAnn and her...

Feb 6, 2022

Wanda J. Patrick, 75, of Logan, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 6, 2022.  She was born March 17, 1946, in Baileysville, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Birch and Nora (Blankenship) Shannon.  She was married for 43 years to Paul B. Patrick Sr., who preceded Wanda in death.

Wanda worked for many years...

Feb 5, 2022

Florence Fleming, 91, of Hamden, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Edgewood Manor Nursing Home in Wellston.  She was born December 13, 1930, in Virgie, Kentucky, daughter of the late Malcom and Laura Stewart Fouts.  Florence was the widow of the late Leo Fleming.

She was a seamstress, a cook and a member of Wellston Church...

Feb 3, 2022

Laura Mae Dalton Woods, 69, of Creola, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster.  She was born December 20, 1952, in Martin County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Thomas Jackson Dalton Sr. and Bye Alley Dalton.  Laura was married to Berry Woods, who survives.

She was a retired caregiver.

Laura...

Feb 2, 2022

Marjorie E. Price, 96, of Athens, formerly of Logan, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.  She was born November 7, 1925, in Fairfield County, Ohio, daughter of the late Herbert S. and Adaline Fleming Neel.  Marjorie was the widow of the late Robert Lee Price.

She was a former member of...

Feb 1, 2022

Leta Ann Rutter, 83, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  She was born July 22, 1938, in Syracuse, New York, daughter of the late Anton Loerzel and Evelyn Guiles Mason.  Leta was the widow of the late Paul Vincent Rutter.

She attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.