Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Mar 10, 2017

Shane Steven Leasure, 35, of Logan, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at his residence.  He was born April 18, 1981 in Lancaster, son of Steven C. Leasure and Becky Cottrill Leasure, both of Logan.

Shane enjoyed life and never met a stranger.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Sarah...

Mar 8, 2017

Marjorie Ann Stevens, 81, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her residence.  She was born May 7, 1935 in Creola, daughter of the late Lester and Eddice Norris Faulkner.  Marjorie was married to William D. Stevens, who survives.

She was a retired school bus driver for Canton City School District and a member of...

Mar 7, 2017

Tanya Lee Howe, 72, of New Marshfield, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born April 20, 1944 in Athens, daughter of the late Gerald D. (Thelma) Priser and mother, Mary Elizabeth Alexander Priser.

She was a 1962 graduate of Nelsonville High School. She was a retired secretary for the...

Mar 7, 2017

Donald J. “D.J.” Harris, 73, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster.  He was born October 10, 1943, son of the late Woodrow Harris and Evelyn Sunny (Robert) Deem.  He was married to Pamela S. Tolliver Harris, who survives, for 13 years. Mr. Harris retired as a Chief Master Sergeant from the Ohio...

Mar 5, 2017

William L. McKinney, 60, of Nelsonville, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Villa Georgetown Nursing Home in Georgetown, Ohio. He was born November 4, 1956 in Middleport, son of the late William and Carla Burns McKinney.

He was a Veterinary Technician and will be sadly missed by his family.

William is survived by his...

Mar 3, 2017

Mary Maxine Dalton, 92, of Nelsonville, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at her residence.  She was born September 10, 1924 in Athens County, the daughter of the late Floyd and Goldie Kisor Clark.  She was the widow of the late Donald R. Dalton.

Maxine’s first love was always her family.  She was a faithful member of...

Mar 2, 2017

Leta Jane Kearns, 91, of Logan, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at The Pickering House in Lancaster.  She was born November 16, 1925 in Columbus, daughter of the late Jessie Art and Margaret Odell McCain Robertson.  Leta was married to William James Kearns, who survives.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Alan (Pearl) Kearns of...

Mar 1, 2017

Anthony Brent “Tony Bologna” Graham, 65, of Hamden, formerly of Athens, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2016 at Huston’s Nursing Home, Hamden.  He was born July 21, 1951 in Columbus, son of the late Allison Kent and Clarabelle Mohney Graham. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his children, Anita Graham (James Gambill)...

Feb 27, 2017

Rachel A. Cordial, 77, of McArthur, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson.  She was born April 28, 1939 in Dublin, daughter of the late Roy and Audrey Toy.  Rachel was married for 50 years to Thomas Lee Cordial, who survives.

She was a member of the McArthur Eagles and an avid...

Feb 23, 2017

Martha Mae Clark, 95, of Pomeroy, formerly of Buchtel, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Arbors Nursing Home in Pomeroy. She was born October 4, 1921 in Logan, Ohio, the daughter of the late Fred King and Margaret Adkins Crouser. She was the widow of the late William Clark who passed away in November of 1990.

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Feb 19, 2017

Steven E. Varner, Sr., 62, of Nelsonville, entered heaven’s gates Sunday, February 19, 2017 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, Athens.  He was born April 9, 1954 in Columbus, son of the late Jacob “Jake” and Katherine Gates Varner.  He was married to his loving wife, Christina Cunningham Varner, who survives, for 41 years.

Steven was a loving husband,...

Feb 17, 2017

Frances Elizabeth Banks, 81, of Athens, formerly of Jacksonville, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Laurels of Athens. She was born April 17, 1935 in Athens, the daughter of the late Harley Henry and Mary Frances Morgan Brandeberry.  She was the widow of the late Eddie Banks. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Watson of Columbus;...

Feb 17, 2017

Martha M. Estep Remy, 84, of Ray, went to her heavenly home, Friday, February 17, 2017 at Edgewood Manor Nursing Home of Wellston.  She was born February 11, 1933 to the late William and Verna Dalson Estep.  On July 25, 1950 she married Clyde W. Remy, who preceded her in death September 5, 2002.

She is survived...

Feb 13, 2017

Charles Boyd Weed, 71, of New Straitsville, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at his residence.  He was born March 25, 1945 in Zanesville, son of the late Ithamar “Itch” D. and Sara “Sally” Lemert Weed.  Charles was married to Patricia Shaner Weed, who survives.

Charles was an attorney and a Navy Veteran, having served in the...

Feb 10, 2017

Nina M. McKnight, 86, of Nelsonville, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at her residence following a lengthy illness.  She was born October 10, 1930 in Buchtel, daughter of the late Frank W. and Nora LaFollette Collins.  Nina was married for 66 years to Virgil McKnight, who survives. She was the Salutatorian of Buchtel-York High School class of 1948...

Feb 9, 2017

Linda Lou Burt, 75, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Edgewood Manor Nursing Home in Wellston.  She was born November 20, 1941 in Ray, daughter of the late Margaret Burt.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Tonya (Billy) Holley; grandchildren, Josh (Amber) Burt, Justin (Allie) Burt, Robert (Sarah) Holley and Amanda Holley; great grandchildren,...

Feb 4, 2017

Marilyn Jo Lutz, 73, of McConnelsville, formerly of Nelsonville, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Riverside Landing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McConnelsville. She was born February 14, 1943 in Wooster, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald James and Edna Opal Wigington Fry.

She is survived by son, John Lindem of Angie, Louisiana.

No...

Jan 31, 2017

James H. Wachenschwanz, 63, of The Plains, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital, Athens.  He was born December 15, 1953, son of the late Charles and Madeline M. Johnson Wachenschwanz.

Jim is survived by his longtime companion, Melissa Gilkey of The Plains; children, Jamie (Lyle) Gillum of Ray and Jason (Johna Jeffrey)...

Jan 30, 2017

Sylvia L. Reid, 77, of McArthur, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at her residence.  She was born December 27, 1939 in Vinton County, daughter of the late David and Grace Howe Richards.  Sylvia was married to Cecil W. Reid, who survives.

She retired from Vinton County Schools as a teacher and was also a two time...

Jan 29, 2017

Mrs. Edith Maude Phillips Church Hammon, a long-time resident of Logan, Ohio and current resident of Aiken, SC, died Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the age of 107.

Although she moved to SC for health reasons, and to be near her son, John Church, her heart never left Ohio and her beloved home in Logan. Burial will...