Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

May 11, 2019

Ethel L. Gussler, 73, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born February 26, 1946 in Pikeville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Lora and Elsie Truley Collins Coleman.  Ethel was the widow of the late Jackie “Jack” Ernest Gussler Sr.

She was a former school bus driver for...

May 10, 2019

Melvin M. Scott, 67, of McArthur, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  He was born November 29, 1951 in Vinton County, son of the late Neil L. and Thelma P. Hutt Scott.  Melvin was married for 42 years to Dorothy L. Dayton Scott, who survives.

He retired from the Vinton...

May 8, 2019

Tim T. Hopper, 64, of New Marshfield, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital, Athens.  He was born in Columbus, April 14, 1955, son of the late Leland T. and Marian Elva Williamson Hopper.  He was married for 36 years to Brenda Stevens Hopper, who survives.

Tim served for 25 years with the...

May 5, 2019

Gregory L. “Greg” Conner, 63, of Logan, passed away Sunday May 5, 2019 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born June 15, 1955 in Hocking County, Ohio, son of the late Leland Lavonn and Doris Ann Keller Conner.

Greg worked in general maintenance for various employers including Capital University.  His hobbies included fishing and camping;...

May 3, 2019

Amy K. Nessley, 49 of Logan passed away May 3, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 26, 1970 in Logan, daughter of Jean Claffy Mundy of Logan and the late Virgil A. Richards Jr. She was married Timothy Nessley, who survives.

Amy enjoyed being a 4H advisor for the past 10 years.

In...

Apr 30, 2019

Helen Beth Wollard, 90, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.   She was born February 15, 1929 in Newark, Ohio, daughter of the late Kenneth and Hilda Sedars Wollard.

She retired after 23 years at Larson Saw Factory in Heath.

Helen is survived by...

Apr 29, 2019

Robin Lee Henthorn, 61, of McArthur, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at his residence.  He was born April 8, 1958 in Franklin County, Ohio, son of the late Robert M. and Jane Kathryn Blessing Henthorn.

Robin was a former roofer and Veteran of the United States Navy.

He is survived by his sister, Kathy...

Apr 25, 2019

Thelma Marie LeMay, 77, of Zaleski, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  She was born September 1, 1941 in Vinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Clifton Alfonzo and Violet Pearl Peck Albaugh.  Thelma was the widow of the late Ben LeMay.

She retired from Austin Powder Company after 23...

Apr 23, 2019

Christopher Alan Ward, 51, of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Lucasville.  He was born December 7, 1967 in Columbus, son of Juanita Perry Ward of Wellston and the late John Ward.  Christopher was married to Deanita Tackett Ward, who survives.

He worked for Rural King and was a member of the NRA.

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Apr 23, 2019

Joseph Stephen Dubisky, 66, of Logan, passed away April 23,2019 at his residence.  He was born January 25, 1953 in Richmond, Virginia, son of the late Frank and Dorothy Thiel Dubisky.

He was a retired roofing supervisor.

Jospeh is survived by his son, Michael; daughters, Kristina, Stacey and Amber; stepsons, Jeremy and Ryan; stepdaughter, Lezee;...

Apr 22, 2019

Sylvia J. Wadley, 81, of Chauncey, passed away Monday April 22, 2019 at Licking Memorial Hospital, Hospice Unit in Newark.  She was born May 5, 1937 in Hebron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph and Janice Burdette Hanby.  She was married to the late Harold R. Wadley, for 41 years, who preceded her in death.

She...

Apr 22, 2019

Sandra Lynn Wallace, 42, of Nelsonville, passed away Monday April 22, 2019 at Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.  She was born December 9, 1976 in Athens, Ohio, the daughter of Wade Duane Gill of Murray City.  She was married to Wilbur “Wib” Wallace II, for nine years, who survives.

She was employed with the Kroger Company,...

Apr 22, 2019

Beverlee Joy French, 82, of Leesburg, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Blue Ash location of Hospice of Cincinnati.  She was born February 28, 1937 in The Plains, Ohio, the daughter of the late John Frederick and Royal Fae Shelton Lovsey.  She was married to David Charles French for 63 years,...

Apr 21, 2019

Thomas E. Steenrod, 72, of Carbon Hill, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, West Virginia.  He was born in Logan, Ohio, April 5, 1947, son of the late John S. and Helen Cook Steenrod.  He was married to Rebecca Hartman Steenrod, who survives.

Tom was formerly the Athens County Treasurer...

Apr 21, 2019

Laurie Ann Carter, 50, of Creola, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at her residence.  She was born May 4, 1968 in Long Island, New York, daughter of Larry Carter of Sugar Grove, Ohio and Buzena Krupka Carter of Port Washington, New York.

In addition to her parents, Laurie is survived by her sons, Tyler Baer of...

Apr 20, 2019

Herberta L. Chambers, 79, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Bickford Assisted Living in Lancaster.  She was born February 19, 1940 in Athens County, daughter of the late James and Edith Lehman Taylor Sr.  Herberta was the widow of the late William L. Chambers.

She retired from Goodyear in Logan.

Herberta is...

Apr 19, 2019

Mary Alice Battrell Lorimer, 91, of Jackson, Wyoming, formerly of McArthur, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at St. John’s Living Center in Jackson, Wyoming.  She was born July 23, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Curt and Flora Goff Battrell.  Mary was the widow of the late Robert H. Lorimer Jr.

She married her...

Apr 18, 2019

Judy C. Woods, 76, of Zaleski, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at her residence.  She was born July 11, 1942 in Pikeville, Kentucky, daughter of the late John Dewey and Isabelle Coleman Thacker.  Judy was the widow of the late Arthur “Randy” Randolph Woods Sr.

She retired from Lake Hope State Park as a custodian, was...

Apr 17, 2019

Myrtle Lou Richards Caughenbaugh, 74, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  She was born July 2, 1944 in Ashland, Kentucky, daughter of the late Robert M. and Myrtle Grizzell Richards.  Myrtle was the widow of the late Neil Caughenbaugh.

She was a former teachers aid for Logan Hocking...

Apr 14, 2019

Lee Milton Rider, 75, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his residence.  He was born December 4, 1943 in Athens, Ohio, son of the late Ray and Mary Ellen Webb Rider. Lee is survived by his wife of 50 years, Glenna Rose Booth Rider. Lee had many talents but was most known for his excellent auto detailing...