Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Feb 14, 2024

Alison Smathers, 58, of Buchtel, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at her home. She was born May 5, 1965, in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late James Mello Jr. and Carol (Dhiel) Taraborelli. Alison was married to Bobby Lee Smathers Jr. who survives.

Alison was an animal lover.  She loved her dogs and...

Feb 14, 2024

Steven Lee Mender, 75, of Amesville, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home. He was born October 7, 1948, in Logan, the son of the late Roland W. and Pamela Ann (White) Mender. Steve was married to Jennifer (Seiber) Mender who survives.

Steve served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired...

Feb 13, 2024

Ruby Mae Mace, 62, of Nelsonville, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Embassy of Logan. Ruby was born October 4, 1961, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Elma Jean (VanHorn) Coey. She was the widow of the late John L. Mace Sr., who passed on December 6, 2023.

Ruby is survived...

Feb 12, 2024

Marie Elizabeth Smith, 72, of Chauncey, Ohio passed away at her home on Monday, February 12, 2024. Marie was born March 13, 1951, in Jackson, Ohio, to the late James Harrison Smith Sr. and Dorothy Bloom Smith.

Marie worked for 33 years at ATCO in Athens. A special thank you to all of Marie's past and present...

Feb 11, 2024

Roberta M. Freeman, 93, of Logan, passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her home. She was born June 12, 1930, in Logan, the daughter of the late Robert and Lenna Conkle Mohler. She was the widow of the late Kenneth Ray Freeman.

Roberta was a retired teacher and local business owner. She...

Feb 11, 2024

Jack “Jackie” Lee Dexter Jr., 86, of Logan, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  He was born January 3, 1938, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late Jack and Katherine Jones Dexter Sr.

He graduated from Logan High School in 1956 where he excelled in basketball, baseball and football.  After high...

Feb 9, 2024

Evon Kay Lester, 69, of Logan, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born February 14, 1954, in Belleville, Michigan, the daughter of the late Irving Fox and Vondia (Summers) McCammon.

Evon will be remembered as a wonderful mother and mawmaw.

Evon is survived by her daughters,...

Feb 8, 2024

Ruby Leora Johnson, 90, of Logan, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her residence.  She was born February 25, 1933, in Hocking County, daughter of the late Clarence E. and Beatrice M. Nixon.  Leora was the widow of the late Woodruff D. Johnson.

She formerly worked for Godman Shoe Company in Logan, was a Common Wealth...

Feb 7, 2024

Christine Lynne Hysell, 54, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2024, at her residence.  She was born April 25, 1969, in Akron, Ohio, daughter of James F. and Patricia Ann Mains Hysell of McArthur.

She was a photographer, a member of the Athens Photographic Project and a member of the Albany Baptist Church.  Christine enjoyed calligraphy...

Feb 6, 2024

Jerry Randall Dupler, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, following an extended illness.  Randy was born on May 4,1961, in Logan, Ohio to Jerry and the late Neva Nell Dupler.

Randy attended Rockbridge Elementary, Logan Jr High School and graduated from Logan High School in 1979.  He was...

Feb 5, 2024

Aaron Dale Brady, 64, of Junction City, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. He was born February 11, 1959, in Byesville, Ohio the son of the late George and Terry (Miles) Brady. He was married to the late Elizabeth Sue (Nelson) Brady.

Aaron retired from DK Manufacturing in Lancaster. He enjoyed R.C. planes and helicopters.  He...

Feb 2, 2024

Dorothy Fay Wood, 65, of Guysville, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.  Dorothy was born July 14, 1958, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Garnet (McDonald) Barnhart and Melvin Wood.

Dorothy was a selfless woman with a heart of gold.

Dorothy is survived by her children,...

Feb 1, 2024

Robert Dell Rhyan, age 70, died the morning of February 1st, 2024, at his home in Nelsonville, Ohio. Born January 13th, 1954, in Columbus Ohio, Rob was the son of the late Ruth Ann Rhyan and Delbert Wesley Rhyan. He was a 1972 graduate of Westerville High School and later attended Hocking College, graduating in 1981.

Rob’s...

Jan 31, 2024

Diana Lynn East, 65, of Albany, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.  She was born November 3, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Richard “Dick” and Grace “Mitzi” Kendall East.

She graduated from Vinton County High School in 1976 and retired from Austin Powder Company in 2021.  Lynn...

Jan 31, 2024

Kenneth Irish Liles, 77, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Laurels of Athens. He was born December 20, 1946, in Columbus, the son of the late, Elba K. Liles and Mary Margaret Six.

He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

No services will be held at this time....

Jan 29, 2024

William Hershel Prater, 86, of McArthur, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at his residence.  He was born February 20, 1937, in Floyd County Kentucky, son of the late William Harrison and Ella Prater.  Hershel was married to the love of his life, Marilyn Green Prater, who survives.

Hershel graduated high school in 1956 and retired from...

Jan 26, 2024

Robert “Bob” Glandon, 91, of McArthur, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Buckeye Forest of Jackson.  He was born December 24, 1932, in Londonderry, Ohio, son of the late Owen and Bernice Teeters Glandon.  Bob was married to the late Janice M. Crow Glandon.

Bob owned and operated Glandon Lumber Company in McArthur and was a...

Jan 25, 2024

Charles Robert Schrader, 89, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Bob was born July 24, 1934, in Nelsonville, Ohio, the son of the late Charles Joseph and Virgie (Glenn) Schrader. He was married to Leola May (Estep) Schrader who survives.

He was married to Leola on March 28, 1958, and they enjoyed 65 years...

Jan 24, 2024

Julia Ann Howe Mechem, 87, of Nelsonville, passed away January 24, 2024, at her home. She was born November 6, 1936, in Logan, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph Charles and Amy Belle Finsterwald Howe. Julia was married to Wm. Mark Mechem who survives.

She was a graduate of Nelsonville High School, Class of 1954 and a member...

Jan 23, 2024

Thomas Howard Charles Barnett, 75, of McArthur, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at his residence.  He was born December 25, 1948, in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Clarence and Pauline Miller Barnett.  Tom was married to the late Rhonda Denise McDaniel Barnett.

He was a retired timberman and truck driver.  Tom became a Christian...