Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Feb 21, 2014

Ray E. Seitz Sr., 74, of McArthur, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 16, 1939 in Vinton County, son of the late Chester Ray and Ruth Mae Inboden Seitz Sr. Ray retired from the Vinton County Highway Department and attended the Wellston Church of God. He is survived by his son, Ray...

Feb 21, 2014

Wyatt Michael Cooper Sowers, infant son of Shawn Michael Sowers and Ashley Eugena Lucille Reffitt, both of Ray, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He is survived by several grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Wyatt was preceded in death by his sister, Mallory Lynn Reffitt. Graveside services will be held 1 P.M.,...

Feb 18, 2014

Rolland L. Slisher, 86, of Chauncey, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at his residence. He was born November 21, 1927, in Chauncey, son of the late George W. and Elizabeth Tolliver Slisher. He was married to Helen Bullock Slisher, who survives. Rolland was a former member of the Chauncey Lions Club. In addition to his wife, Helen, he...

Feb 17, 2014

Peggy Louise McAfoose McCunn Martinsen, 91, of McArthur, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born September 15, 1922 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Wilbert and Gladys Harmon McAfoose. Peggy was the widow of the late George Martinsen. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and the Ladies...

Feb 16, 2014

Rev. Jerry R. Griffith Sr., 97, of McArthur, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Maple Hills Nursing Home in McArthur. He was born February 29, 1916 in Lackey, Kentucky, son of the late Grover Cleveland and Martha Ann Campbell Griffith. Rev. Griffith was married to the late Ella Venus Lafferty Griffith. He retired from...

Feb 16, 2014

Robert Lee Peoples 73, of Dundas, passed away, Sunday, February 16, 2014 at his residence. He was born July 15, 1940 in McArthur, son of the late William Edward Peoples and Della Mae Boyer (James) Molihan. He was married to Lois Puckett Peoples, who survives. Bob was retired from the former Industrial Timber and Land Company and Industrial Pallet...

Feb 16, 2014

Francoise “Fran” Thibault Will, 91, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 at The Lindley Inn Assisted Living Community in The Plains. She was born December 25, 1922 in Montreal, Canada, daughter of the late Albert and Mathilde Henrichon Thibault. Fran was married on December 16, 1950 to John Gordon Will, who passed away April 24, 1987. Fran...

Feb 14, 2014

M. Jean Curran, 87, of McArthur, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born October 30, 1926 in Kentucky, daughter of the late Roy Wynn and Henrietta Deatherage Robinson. Jean was the widow of the late Charles L. Curran.

She was a retired Vinton County Probate and Juvenile Court Clerk....

Feb 11, 2014

Sandra J. Enderle, 71, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at the Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. She was born March 1, 1942 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, daughter of the late Doris G. Dotson Toth. Sandra was married to the late Daniel R. Enderle. Sandra is survived by her son, Craig Enderle and daughter, Laura Enderle both...

Feb 6, 2014

Daryll L. Bacus, age 75, of Logan passed away at his home on February 6, 2014 after an extended illness with his loving wife of 50 years, Judy Harbarger Bacus by his side. Born in Hocking Country on June 19, 1938, he was the son of the late William E. Bacus and Clara Bacus Hashman. A graduate of Nelsonville...

Feb 4, 2014

Susan M. Burgess, 52, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus. She was born June 30, 1961 in Whitehall, daughter of the late Mark and Sharon Snyder Burgess Jr. She was the owner of E Transcription Solutions. Susan was a member of Smith Chapel United Methodist Church and also a board member...

Feb 2, 2014

John Bradford Pratt, 64, of Wellston, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. He was born September 14, 1949 in Athens, son of the late John W. and Corine Atkins Pratt. John was married to Blanche Carlisle Pratt, who survives. He was a former school bus mechanic for Athens City Schools and an Army...

Feb 1, 2014

Brianna Marie Faith Lehman Lee, 3 months, of The Plains, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at O’Bleness Hospital, Athens. She was born October 10, 2013 in Athens, the daughter of Jamie Lehman Fisher of The Plains and Brian A. Lee of Morrow County. In addition to her parents, she is survived by bothers, William Allan Lee and Cyrus...

Jan 31, 2014

Michael G. Albright, 65, of South Bloomingville, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 22, 1948 in Vinton County, son of Ruth Smith Albright of South Bloomingville and the late Rolland M. “Johnny” Albright. He retired from Georgia Pacific and was a member of the Redman Lodge. Michael is survived by his daughters,...

Jan 28, 2014

June L. Brooks, 90, of New Marshfield, passed away, Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Maple Hills Nursing Home, McArthur. She was born November 13, 1923 in Athens County, daughter of the late Berl and Mary Gabriel Lowry. She was the widow of the late Raymond H. Brooks who passed away June 15, 2008. June was the Valedictorian of her...

Jan 26, 2014

Steven E. Collins Karns, 51, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 17, 1962 in Logan, son of Richard A. Karns and the late Elizabeth “Ann” Searles Karns. Steve is survived by his sisters, Anna M. (Russell) Karns Scarberry of New Plymouth and Kayla (Ryan) Karns Peck of Wellston; nephews, Matthew...

Jan 24, 2014

Katherine I. Davis, 85, of Logan, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 22, 1928 in Nelsonville, daughter of the late Cletis “Mike” Mellinger and Cora Green Mellinger Davy. Katherine was the widow of the late David R. Davis. She was an avid bowler and a 35 years member of WIBC. Katherine also...

Jan 24, 2014

Carol S. Graves, 61, of Ray, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 7, 1953 in Ray, daughter of Martha Estep Remy of Ray and the late Clyde W. Remy. Carol was a former nurse’s aid at Huston’s Nursing Home in Hamden. She is survived by her daughters,...

Jan 24, 2014

Paula L. “Weezy” Hale, 60, of Albany, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born May 11, 1953 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late Paul Stanley and Helen Garlic Stanley Britton. Paula was married to Marvin Hale, who survives. She was a budget and grant research specialist in the Chemistry and Bio...

Jan 22, 2014

Amanda “Mandy” L. Morgan, 89, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at her residence. She was born October 17, 1924 in Mousie, Kentucky, daughter of the late James William “Willy” and Elizabeth Salyers Lee. Mandy was the widow of the late William “Bill” Morgan. She retired from Goodyear in Logan, was a member of Prattsville Community Church...