Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Apr 27, 2024

Sheila Ann Savage, 75, of Buchtel, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Sheila was born August 26, 1948, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Denver Lee and Mary Louise (Allbaugh) Mohney.

Sheila worked for 33 years as a case worker for Athens County Job & Family Services. Sheila loved cooking, spending time...

Apr 13, 2024

Linda Lou Wray, 73, lifelong resident of Carbon Hill, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster.  Linda was born March 28, 1951, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Pearl J. “Mart” and Margaret “Margie” (Lehman) Wray.

Linda is survived by her sisters, Nancy (Wesley) Brunk of Carbon Hill and Ruth Ann...

Apr 6, 2024

Lin Demont Pierce, 82, of Wilkesville, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at his residence.  He was born December 12, 1941, in Wilkesville, Ohio, son of the late Ernie and Alma Phillips Pierce.  Lin was married to Linda Collins Pierce, who survives.

He was a United States Army Veteran and loved history.

Lin is survived...

Apr 5, 2024

Paul E. Smathers, 79, of Nelsonville, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  He was born August 28, 1944, in Athens, the son of the late Carl and Garnet (Reynolds) Smathers. He was married to the late Diana (Thomas) Smathers.

Paul retired from Logan Hocking Schools. He enjoyed driving a bus...

Apr 3, 2024

Leeroy Combs, 44, of Columbus, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  Leeroy was born February 26, 1980, in Allensville, the son of Roy Fred and Betty Lou (Seymour) Combs.

Leeroy was a very kind, caring, and loving man with a great sense of humor. He never knew a stranger and could have a...

Mar 30, 2024

Robert H. Kight, 86, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Maple Hills Nursing Home in McArthur.  He was born June 7, 1937, in Richmond Dale, Ohio, son of the late Clarence Kight and Marcella Hatfield Miller.  Robert was married for 58 years to Nancy J. Tripp Kight, who survives.

He is survived by his...

Mar 28, 2024

Violet Louise Bircher - Cormanick - passed away peacefully, March 28th in the Embassy of Logan Nursing home, at the age of 98.  Violet was born in Circleville, OH on August 29th, 1925, to the late Emery L. Bircher and Alta L. Ankrom Bircher.

She is survived by her daughters, Darlene (Bob) Nader, Mesa, AZ and Jenny...

Mar 27, 2024

Connie Lou Hendricks, 74, of Creola, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  She was born June 6, 1949, in Roscommon, Michigan, the daughter of the late Louie and Goldie (Beck) Emery.  She was married to Arbie K. Hendricks who survives.

Connie was an extremely strong woman, raising her children on her own.  She...

Mar 22, 2024

Clayton Michael “Vern” Six, 28, of Albany, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024.  The world lost an amazing father, son, and brother; and God received an angel.  Clay was born May 13, 1995, in Athens, the son of Melissa “Missy” and Thomas Kisor of Albany.

Clay served in the Army National Guard, 1194th Engineer Company, out...

Mar 18, 2024

Lena Mae Collier, 81, of Jackson, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at Four Winds Nursing Facility in Jackson.  She was born May 12, 1942, in Lovely, Kentucky, daughter of the late Bascom and Sallie Music Copley.  Lena was married for 48 years to the late Rev. Thomas H. Collier.

She was proud to be the wife...

Mar 18, 2024

Gregory Scott McQuaid Sr., 53, of Logan, passed away at his home on Monday, March 18, 2024. Greg was born November 6, 1970, in Zanesville, the son of Sheila June McQuaid. He was married to Deborah (Maffin) McQuaid who survives.

Greg was one of a kind and he was always himself, good and bad. He was funny...

Mar 18, 2024

Florence E. Johnson, 88, of Logan, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster.  She was born April 24, 1935, in Logan, the daughter of the late Carl Durant and Florence (Worden) Durant Cable.  She was the widow of the late George Johnson.

Florence was a member of the Kline Memorial Methodist Church...

Mar 18, 2024

Our Mother, Wanda Sue Dodd-Ricciardo, 93, of Nelsonville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Hospice of Central Ohio unit of Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born October 18, 1930, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late George and Alice (Simonton) Simms.

Wanda was formerly employed at Grants Department Store in...

Mar 15, 2024

James Douglas Wright, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 12, 1942, in Grayson, Kentucky, son of the late Jennings Edward and Bessie Burton Flake Wright.  James was married to the late Marsha Irene Johnson Wright.

He retried from Mead Paper Company in Chillicothe, was a United States...

Mar 15, 2024

Ned Thomas Wallace, 80, of Ray, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.  He was born October 17, 1943, in Williamsport, Ohio, son of the late Ralph Thomas and Beatrice Starkey Wallace.  Ned was married to Rebecca Toole Wallace, who survives.

He retired from General Motors and was a member of...

Mar 12, 2024

Eleanor Jane Smith, 80, of Nelsonville, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born December 20, 1943, in Athens, the daughter of the late William and Martha (King) Clark.

Eleanor is survived by her children, Gena (Brian) Johnson, Jimmy W. Martin, Glenn (Paula) Martin, and Melody Martin all of Nelsonville;...

Mar 12, 2024

William L. Wachenschwanz, 76, of Nelsonville, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville. He was born November 11, 1947, in Athens, the son of the late William E. Wachenschwanz and Norma Jean (Warren) Hall.

William served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

William is survived by his daughter, Cristi...

Mar 12, 2024

Gregory “Greg” Allen Cutler, 56, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence.  He was born September 23, 1967, in Columbus, Ohio, son of Brenda Cutler Burke and the late Glen Cutler.

Greg was a trim carpenter and an amazing craftsman.  He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and arrowhead hunting....

Mar 9, 2024

Alex Hamilton, 67, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his residence.  He was born June 27, 1959, in Pikeville, Kentucky, son of the late Gary and Emogene McKinney Hamilton.

He owned and operated Hamilton House Movers and was a former truck driver for Waterloo Coal Company.  Alex was a devoted and loving father and...

Mar 5, 2024

Ralph Larry Miller, 82, of Frazeysburg, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Genesis Hospice Morrison House, Zanesville. He was born July 31, 1941, in Logan, the son of the late Ralph Miller and Frances (Brooke) Daye. He was married to the late Laura Jean Miller.

He enjoyed NASCAR and old country music. He loved...