Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Jan 8, 2024

Franklin “Frank” Wayne Keeney, 60, of Chauncey, passed away at his home on Monday, January 8, 2024. Frank was born July 10, 1963, in Athens, the son of the late, Franklin D. and Linda Joyce (Stalling) Keeney.

Frank worked for many years for McKee Auto Parts.

Frank is survived by his daughter, Holly Keeney (Eric...

Jan 7, 2024

Donald Henry “Barlow” Calvert, 88, of Buchtel, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Kimes in Athens. Barlow was born on August 15, 1935, in Buchtel, the son of the late Henry and Clara Calvert.

Barlow had a heart of gold. He enjoyed running errands for people and helping out wherever he could. He also loved...

Jan 5, 2024

John Anthony Taylor Sullivan, 33, of Buchtel, passed away at his home on Friday, January 5, 2024. Taylor was born on September 14, 1990, in Athens, the son of Pam (Bowers) Sullivan and the late John Anthony “Tony” Sullivan.

Taylor is survived by his mom, Pam; son, Kyle Sullivan; brother, William “Billy” (Jamie) Williamson; grandparents, John L....

Jan 3, 2024

Patricia Marie Whitehead, 71, of Glouster, a beloved Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2024.  She was born March 23, 1952, in Akron, Ohio.

She was a loved bartender at The Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Glouster, OH where she offered comfort, laughter and “really good drinks” to its...

Jan 2, 2024

Carolyn A. Wilson, 86, of New Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born April 24, 1937, in Buchtel, the daughter of the late Elden Vincent “Yie” and Edith “Jeane” (Kirkendall) McQuaid.

Carolyn retired from Goodyear in Logan. Carolyn was the matriarch of her beloved family and will be dearly...

Jan 1, 2024

Kathryn Jean Scherbarth, 101, of Toledo, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Hickory Creek of Athens. Kathryn was born September 12, 1922, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of the late Huber L. and Maude (Matzinger) Henley. She married the late Dr. R. E. Scherbarth on December 24, 1941, and they were married for 62 years until he...

Dec 31, 2023

Laura May Arnett, 79, of Logan, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Pickering House, Lancaster. She was born August 8, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lafe Junior and Betty Ruth (Moore) Barnett.

Laura was a member of Advent Christian Church of Rockbridge. She was very active at the Embassy of...

Dec 30, 2023

Marilyn A. Kistler Harper, 89, of Logan, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 30, 2023. She was born May 20, 1934, in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert Eugene and Eileen Botts Kistler.

Marilyn is survived by her sons, Mark (Lisa) Harper of Anna, Illinois, James Harper of Logan, and Bill (Tami) Harper...

Dec 27, 2023

William Boyd Wright Sr., 76, of McArthur, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, Ohio. He was born March 15, 1947, in Albany, the son of the late Brice Wright and Georgia E. Fraley.

William was a logger and timber cutter, who was a hard worker every day of his life.

Dec 27, 2023

Thomas Phillip “Phil” Pritchard, 87, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Embassy of Logan in Logan, Ohio.  He was born April 23, 1936, in Nelsonville, Ohio, son of the late Thomas Morgan and Margaret Traugh Pritchard.  Phil was married to Janet Keplar Pritchard, who survives.

He retired from the State of Ohio Auditor’s office...

Dec 27, 2023

James “Jim” R. Ballenger Jr., 83, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his residence.  He was born December 2, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late James Raymond and Opal Marie Williams Ballenger Sr.  Jim was married to Debra Ann Grile Ballenger, who survives.

He retired from ABF Freight in Columbus as a...

Dec 26, 2023

Charles Richard Fairchild, 58, of McArthur, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Maple Hills in McArthur.  Charles was born November 24, 1965, in Columbus, the son of Charles Roy and Norma (Collins) Fairchild.

Charles will be remembered as a loving and outspoken man, who will be dearly missed by his family.

Charles is...

Dec 26, 2023

Leonard Jesse Slaughter, 73, of McArthur, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his residence.  He was born June 14, 1950, in Immokalee, Florida, son of the late Clara F. Caudill and Leonard Richard Slaughter. Leonard was married to the late Brenda G. Vanover Slaughter.

He is survived by his son, Leonard Jesse Slaughter Jr. of Williamsburg,...

Dec 25, 2023

Jami Sue Kittle, 40, of Nelsonville, passed away at her home on Monday, December 25, 2023.  She was born May 26, 1983, in Huntington, West Virginia to Robin Gonzalez (Steve) McIntosh and Sheldon Moin (Bobbie) Kittle.

Jami was in her final year at Clark State University for her Associate In Social Service Sciences. She had already completed...

Dec 23, 2023

Peggy Ann Hamilton, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. Peggy was born April 11, 1940, in New Straitsville, the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Margaret (Breeze) Stickdorn. She was the widow of the late Lawrence Hamilton.

Peggy is survived by her son, Hubert Hamilton of...

Dec 21, 2023

Mark Lloyd Coffey, 60, of Nelsonville, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster.  He was born October 16, 1963, in Nelsonville, the son of Sylvia (Marstiller) Coffey and the late Ralph Coffey.  He was married to Sherry (Conley) Coffey who survives.

In addition to his wife and mother, Mark is survived...

Dec 20, 2023

Raymond Clayton “Clay” Coleman, 55, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  Clay was born October 12, 1968, in Columbus, son of the late Darlene McDowell and Raymond Coleman. He was married for 31 years to Tonya (Fisher) Coleman who survives.

Clay loved his job as a Direct Support Professional with Dove...

Dec 18, 2023

In Loving Memory of Catherine Su Rigney (nee Shaw)

Catherine Su Rigney, a vibrant soul with an unyielding love for life, passed away on December 18, 2023, at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy of joy, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on January 2, 1961, to the parents of Darius and Ruth Shaw (Kuhn) in...

Dec 17, 2023

Loa Bernice Carson, 74, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  She was born April 4, 1949, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Edgel William and Dorothy (Lucas) Kazee.

Loa is survived by her son, Greg (Susan) Schrader of Sunbury; daughter, Angie (Larry) Stumbo of Creola;...

Dec 17, 2023

Jenny Andrews, 74, of Orient, Ohio, formerly of Glouster, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Mount Carmel Grove City.  Jenny was born March 30, 1949, in Jennie Creek, West Virginia, to the late Garrett and Myrtle (Williamson) Lowe.  She was married to John Andrews who survives.

Jenny retired from National Electric Coil in Columbus after...