Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

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

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 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 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 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 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...

Dec 16, 2023

John David Adamczak, 53, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his residence.  He was born April 7, 1970, in Lakewood, New Jersey, son of the late Walter Ray Adamczak and Gloria Lopilato.

John enjoyed going to the beach and being with his family and friends.  He was known as the life of the party...

Dec 8, 2023

Brenda Lee Robinette, 62, of Nelsonville, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. Brenda was born November 18, 1961, in Athens, the daughter of the late Gilbert Pearl and Mary Bell (Radcliff) Cooper Sr.  She was the widow of the late Terry Lee Robinette.

Brenda worked as a seamstress at various places.  ...

Dec 7, 2023

Patricia A. Ghuman, 84, of Logan, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  She was born October 11, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late John Curtis and Marie Johnson Davis.

She retired from the Ohio Department of Taxation and was a strong believer in God and the Methodist faith.  ...

Dec 7, 2023

James “Kool or Jimmy” Davis, 68, of Nelsonville, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home.  He was born October 7, 1955, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Reese L. and Geraldine (Nelson-Rutter) Davis. He was married for 46 years to Sheryl (Martin) Davis who survives.

Jimmy worked for 40 + years in the...

Dec 7, 2023

Joanne “Jody” Taborn, 83, of Hamden, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at her home.  She was born October 8, 1940, to the late Russel and Bernice Brown Barnett.

Jody was a very loving and kind person.  She loved to paint, sew and read her bible.  Jody also loved her family and was very much the...