Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes
Collection of obituaries from the communities of Hocking County, Athens County, and Vinton County in Ohio.
John Thomas Kovaleski
Feb 14, 2025
John Thomas Kovaleski, 61, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Cedarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Care in Lebanon. John was born on January 13, 1964, in Nelsonville, Ohio, the son of John “Ken”, the late Margaret “Mags” (McCulloch), and Carol Kovaleski.
John loved fishing, hunting, and playing cards. He enjoyed spending time with family and eating good food,...
Mary Evelyn Embree
Feb 13, 2025
Mary Evelyn Embree of Sun City Center, Fla, formerly of Logan, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born, May 10, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Francis and Mary Howdyshell Embree.
Mary, lovingly known to many as Mimi, is survived by many much-loved cousins and close friends. She was a graduate of Ohio University, and also...
Ethel C. Short
Feb 12, 2025
Ethel C. Short, 81, of McArthur, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Embassy of Logan. Ethel was born on February 17, 1943, in McArthur, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ernest and Lucille (Fee) Reynolds. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to Charles Short, who survives.
Ethel was a member of the McArthur Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #2279...
Timothy Lee Gretz
Feb 8, 2025
Timothy Lee Gretz, 70, of Chauncey, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Tim was born on October 31, 1954, in Athens, the son of the late James and Iris (Walton) Gretz.
Tim was a cook for many years and worked at Perkin’s in Athens and then moved to Ft. Pierce, Florida, where he retired from the Captain’s...
Diane Kay Welch
Feb 4, 2025
Diane Kay Welch, 72, of Logan, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. Diane was born on February 23, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Glen and Jean (Clatworthy) Zickefoose.
Diane was a true artisan. She was the manager of Home Grown on Main for several years and was active with the...
Lisa Ann Ellinger Edmonds
Feb 4, 2025
Lisa Ann Ellinger Edmonds, 59, of Logan, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at her home. Lisa was born on June 29, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lawrence Jacob and Waveline C. (Meyer) Ellinger.
Lisa was a loving mother and best friend to her daughter, Jamie. She was a fighter until the end. Lisa loved nature,...
Danny Marcus Caudill
Feb 3, 2025
Danny Marcus Caudill, 62, of Frankfort, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. Danny was born on June 22, 1962, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Coshel and Florence (Davis) Caudill. Danny was married to Connie (Pruitt) Caudill who survives.
Danny enjoyed being a truck driver. He loved fishing, especially for...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Ritz
Feb 2, 2025
Robert “Bob” Eugene Ritz, 77, of Buchtel, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville. Bob was born on October 28, 1947, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Alva and Violet (Finn) Ritz. Bob was the beloved husband of Julia “Judy” (Mitchell) Ritz, who survives.
Bob loved golf, traveling all over to play different courses....
Wanda L. Mock Bardon
Jan 31, 2025
Wanda L. (Morris) Mock Bardon, 99, of Union Furnace, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Rockbridge. Wanda was born on February 3, 1925, in Jackson, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lewis H. and Emma Mae (Scurlock) Morris.
Wanda loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed vacationing, collecting rocks and shells, fishing, and loved...
Richard "Dick" Kent Ferguson
Jan 29, 2025
Richard “Dick” Kent Ferguson, 65, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born November 22, 1959, in McArthur, Ohio, son of Julia Parfitt Ferguson of McArthur and the late George Ferguson. Dick was married to Janice “Jan” Kay Ferguson, who survives.
He retired after 30 years from Ohio University as a Maintenance Specialist and was...
Virginia L. Wine
Jan 27, 2025
Virginia L. Wine, 97, of Logan, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Carlin House, Logan. She is now in Heaven with her Heavenly Father and her sons. Virginia was born on January 7, 1928, in West Virginia, the daughter of the late, Fleeta Ann (Flowers) O’Hara and the late Coe Oliver Mercer. Virginia was the widow of...
Raymond L. Peoples
Jan 26, 2025
Raymond L. Peoples, 90, of Ray, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on October 6, 1934, in Allensville, Ohio, to the late Daryll Benjamin and Alta Anetta (Beltz) Peoples. He was married to Joey Mae (Rose) Peoples who survives.
At the age of 16 Raymond ran away to join the...
Margaret Jane Lawhead
Jan 25, 2025
Margaret Jane Lawhead, 72, of McArthur, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Jane was born on February 20, 1952, in Albany, the daughter of the late Alvin and Vera (Sowers) Lawhead.
Jane was a jack of all trades; greenhouse owner, worked for Vinton County Schools and Charlie Harper excavating. Jane was an active member of Calvary Assembly...
Marvin Earl Hutt
Jan 18, 2025
Marvin Earl Hutt, 81, of Ray, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home. Earl was born on August 29, 1943, in Ray, the son of the late Marvin and Helen (Ratcliff) Hutt. Earl was married to the late Dora Irene (Dutcher) Hutt.
Earl served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Benedict Inc, McArthur...
Mary Alice Warren
Jan 17, 2025
Mary Alice Warren, 80, of New Lexington, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark. She was born October 30, 1944, in Millfield, daughter of the late Herschel and Velma (Jackson) Smith. Mary was the widow of the late Danny Junior Warren.
Mary worked in the outpatient surgery department at Doctors Hospital for 40 years. She attended...
Harold Dean Lafferty
Jan 16, 2025
Harold Dean Lafferty passed away peacefully Thursday evening, January 16, 2025, with his wife, Marcella, of 63 years nearby. Dean was born on April 6, 1934, in Garrett, Kentucky. He was one of 8 children born to the late Arthur Laferty and the late Elma Holbrook Laferty.
In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles,...
Amanda Nichole Jordan
Jan 15, 2025
Amanda Nichole Jordan, 44, of Pomeroy, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W.V. She was born on September 8, 1980, in Athens. She was married to Joseph Scott Jordan who survives.
Amanda could easily light up any room under any situation. She made everyone feel loved, both people and animals. Amanda’s grandchildren were...
Helen Janet Clonch
Jan 15, 2025
Helen Janet Clonch, 83, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born March 6, 1941 in Logan, daughter of the late Charles and Virgie (Glenn) Schrader. Helen was the widow of the late Paul W. Clonch.
She enjoyed playing bingo and traveling to Wheeling to gamble. She liked to go on trips,...
Sandra Arlene Glab-Lake
Jan 13, 2025
Sandra Arlene Glab-Lake, an amazingly talented, unconditional loving, strong willed woman passed away January 13th, 2025 just weeks prior to her birthday, after having prolonged health issues.
Born January 25th, 1941 to John Lewis Glab, and Grace Elizabeth Lewis-Glab, their only child. She was delivered in her Grandmother and Grandfather’s, Ethel Robinette-Lewis and Frank Lewis’s house next door which eventually became...
Savannah Fields Lowe
Jan 13, 2025
Savannah Fields Lowe, 90, of Gahanna, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her residence. She was born on March 2, 1934, in Laura, Kentucky, the daughter of the late George and Myrtle (Stanley) Fields. Savannah was married for 62 years to the late James L. Lowe.
Savannah was a loving and supportive mother. Gentle and soft spoken, she had...
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