Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes
Collection of obituaries from the communities of Hocking County, Athens County, and Vinton County in Ohio.
Mary Katherine Vollmer
Mar 10, 2026
Mary Katherine Vollmer, 95, of Haydenville, passed away at her daughter’s home on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Katherine was born on December 14, 1930, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to the late Leonard Delmer and Gladys (Boatwright) Harris. She was married for 59 years to the late Donald Eugene Vollmer.
Katherine graduated from Carbon Hill High School in 1949. She retired from...
Merle Emanuel Ellinger
Mar 9, 2026
Merle Emanuel Ellinger, 95, of Logan, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2026, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital, Logan. Merle was born on October 15, 1930, in Hocking County, the son of the late Emanuel and Florence (Blum) Ellinger. He was married for nearly 68 years to the late Betty J. (Frasure) Ellinger.
Merle worked as a Butcher. He also owned...
Carolyn Ann Glenn
Mar 4, 2026
Carolyn Ann Glenn, 73, of Nelsonville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Carolyn was born on December 14, 1952, in Nelsonville to Hazel Louise (Windle) Clark and the late Billy Richardson Clark.
Carolyn is survived by her mother, Hazel; daughter, Gwen (Mike Simmons) Sharb of Nelsonville; son, Timothy (Windi) Kline; grandchildren, Brittany (Adam), Eric (Emily), Alexis (Gary),...
Anthony James D'Andrea
Mar 2, 2026
Anthony James D’Andrea, 67, of Ward Township, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, skill, and steadfast love for his family. Born on November 26, 1958, in Franklin County, Ohio, to Donato E. and Bonnie R. Thompson D’Andrea, he grew up with a strong work ethic and a quiet determination that carried him...
Debra Newman
Feb 27, 2026
Debra Newman, 67, of Buchtel, passed away at her home on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born on February 24, 1959, in Nelsonville, daughter of the late John Nicholas and Imogene (Woodruff) Newman.
Debra retired from AAA in Athens. She attended The Village Church in Buchtel. Debra was an animal lover and loved to travel all over the world. She...
Lakelynn Morgan Dye
Feb 26, 2026
Lakelynn Morgan Dye, 3 months old, of Nelsonville, passed away surrounded by family on February 26, 2026, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Born on November 7, 2025, in Athens, Ohio, to Hannah Edinger and Justin Dye, and welcomed into the world with her godmother, Jolene McKee, by her side, she brought joy to all who knew her. With a...
Edward Andrew Moleski Jr.
Feb 25, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Edward Andrew Moleski, Jr., who departed this life peacefully on February 25, 2026, at the age of 88. Edward was born on December 16, 1937, in Glouster, Ohio, to Edward John Moleski, Sr. and Mary (Pallo) Moleski.
Edward was a proud USMC Veteran (Korea War) of IWAKUNI,...
Doris Evelyn White
Feb 24, 2026
Doris Evelyn White, 60, of Wilkesville, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Doris was born on August 23, 1965, in Logan, West Virginia, to the late Curley and Maudie Spry.
Doris was a graduate of Vinton County High School, Buckeye Hills Career Center, Class of 1983.
Doris is survived by her loving husband, Bradley. They married on December...
Ora Edward "Ed" Erwin II
Feb 24, 2026
Ora Edward “Ed” Erwin II, 71, of Logan, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Ed was born on April 28, 1954, in Columbus, the son of the late Ora Edward Erwin and Florence Irene (Pfeiffer) Heeter.
Ed is survived by his daughters, Donna (Richard) Price, Elizabeth (David Moore) Erwin, and Deseray (Jess Harris) Erwin; son, Ora Edward...
Dorinda "Dori" Sue Buckler
Feb 22, 2026
Dorinda “Dori” Sue Buckler, 61, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born April 12, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late William Herschel Prater and Lois Penrod Adelmann. Dori was married on June 5, 2017, to Jerry Buckler, who survives.
She enjoyed spending time in her garden and bowling.
Dori is...
Mary Wavalene Cecil
Feb 22, 2026
Mary Wavalene Cecil, 94, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born November 17, 1931, in Vinton County, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles and Hazel Barnett Sowers. Mary was married for 62 years to the late Earl L. Cecil Sr.
She is survived by her son,...
Betty June Barney
Feb 21, 2026
Betty June Barney, 93, of Ray, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston, Ohio. She was born June 20, 1932, in Dora, Alabama, daughter of the late Wilford Woodrow and Pearl Millie Yeager Harris. Betty was the widow of the late Harold Barney.
She was a former nurse’s aide, a member of Antioch Christian Union Church...
Charles Owen Reynolds
Feb 16, 2026
Charles Owen Reynolds, 90, of Logan, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. Owen was born on July 29, 1935, in McArthur, the son of the late Elza Owen and Burnice (Perry) Reynolds. He was married for 46 years to the late Patsy (Hart) Reynolds.
Owen served in the US Army and Army National Guard. He...
Ruby Louise Whitley
Feb 15, 2026
Ruby Louise Whitley, 85, of Hamden, passed away quietly in her sleep on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Mt Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. Ruby was born on August 18, 1940, in Granger, Texas, the daughter of the late Fred B. and Ruby D. (Orr) Whitley.
Ruby is survived by her three children, Cynthia A. Haydon of Austin, Texas, Janice “Elaine” (Arthur)...
John Hill
Feb 15, 2026
John Hill, 79, of Rockbridge, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1946, in South Bloomingville, the son of the late Ernest and Gertrude (Bone) Hill.
John served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. John received his bachelors degree from Franklin University in Columbus. He worked for 42 years as...
Barbara Ellen Mason
Feb 11, 2026
Barbara Ellen Mason, 81, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She was born on January 17, 1945, in Athens County, Ohio, to the late Derral and Anna (Jarvis) Bryan. Barbara was married for 62 years to James E. Mason, who survives.
Barbara retired from Hocking County Children’s Services.
Barbara is survived by her husband, James;...
Deveron Arthur Brewer
Feb 9, 2026
Deveron Arthur Brewer, 75, of McArthur, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 9, 2026, with his two sons by his side. He was born on April 5, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Arthur and Dorothy Belle (Wallingford) Brewer Jr. He was married for 49 years to his beloved wife, Lana Beverly (Purcell) Brewer...
Terry Todd Sinnott
Feb 6, 2026
Terry Todd Sinnott, 60, of Nelsonville, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Laurels of Heath. Terry was born on October 1, 1965, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Joe and Judith Ann (Maiden) Sinnott.
Terry was a 1984 graduate of Logan High School and attended Hocking College to study culinary arts. He worked as a chef in...
Ronald M. Elkins Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
Ronald Melvin Elkins Jr. 65 of Londonderry. Ohio passed away on February 4th, 2026. Ron was born on September 13th, 1960, to his parents Ronald Melvin Elkins Sr. and Mildred Hollingshead.
Ron was preceded in death by both of his parents, his wife of 46 years Mary Francis (Springer) Elkins, his son Brian Keith Elkins, and his older brother Kevin Muncy.
Ron...
Kathleen Diane Walker
Feb 3, 2026
Kathleen Diane Walker, 70, of Laurelville, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Kathleen was born on March 9, 1955, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late John Auflick and Beverley (Douglas) Keirns.
Kathleen was a free spirit and lived life on her own terms. She was a deeply caring person who would always go out of her...
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