Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Feb 15, 2023

Brian Keith Dowler, 57, of Nelsonville, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. Brian was born on March 18, 1965, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Lewis and Carrole (Glass) Dowler Sr.

Brian enjoyed working for many years in maintenance at O’Bleness Hospital. He enjoyed the outdoors and wildlife. He was...

Feb 14, 2023

Patty C. Taylor, 84, of Canal Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born on May 27, 1938, in Monday, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Harvey J. and Gilla M. (Williams) Davis. Patty was married for 60 years to Charles E. Taylor who survives.

In addition to...

Feb 7, 2023

Priscilla Kay Barrows, 66, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed from this earth peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from complications related to her battle with lung cancer. She was born August 7, 1956, in West Virginia.

Priscilla was know for her kindness to everyone she knew and intense love she had for her family, especially her grandsons. She...

Feb 7, 2023

Martha J. Leach Tolliver, 51, of Wellston, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her residence.  She was born March 27, 1971, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of Evelyn J. Roberts Leach, who survives and the late Clarence M. Leach. Martha was the widow of the late James W. Tolliver.

Martha enjoyed cooking.

She is survived...

Feb 4, 2023

George Michael Hilton, 69, of Milford, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was born August 27, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Joan Schlueter Hilton and the late George Hilton.

He formerly worked at KDI Precision Products.

George is survived by his daughter, Sarah Perry...

Feb 4, 2023

Roberta L. Carter, 94, of Nelsonville, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Hickory Creek of Athens. She was born August 24, 1928, in Buchtel, the daughter of the late Edward J. and Flossie (Gottke) Taylor. She was married for 68 years to the late Bernard E. Carter.

Roberta graduated from Nelsonville High School in 1946....

Feb 1, 2023

Clara Jane Hartley Waldron, 85, of McArthur, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Edgewood Manor in Wellston. Clara was born April 22, 1937, in McArthur, the daughter of the late Kenneth D. and Helen Ruth (Mason) Saltz. Clara was married to the late Charles James “Bob” Hartley and the late Niles “Windy” Waldron.

Clara was...

Feb 1, 2023

Darrell Thurman Wilson, 84, of Circleville, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe.  He was born July 18, 1938, in Missouri, son of the late Harold and Charlotte Wilson.  Darrell was married to the late Dorothy Mae Woosley Wilson.

He retired from the United States Air Force and was also a United States...

Feb 1, 2023

Barbara Jo Chapman, 76, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her residence.  She was born November 20, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Mary Ellen Smith Matheny.  Barbara was the widow of the late David A. Chapman.

She retired from Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  Along with her...

Jan 31, 2023

Larry Lee Seitz, 83, of Londonderry, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his residence.  He was born May 16, 1939, in Londonderry, son of the late Vernon H. and Marjorie Burt Seitz.  Larry was married to the late Joyce L. Shope Seitz.

He was a retired truck driver, a member of the Delta Masonic Lodge #207...

Jan 29, 2023

Debra Lynne Hamrick, 68, of Logan, passed away January 29, 2023, at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research institute in Columbus.  She was born September 14, 1954, in Gandeeville, West Virginia, daughter of the late Curtis and Kathleen Strahn Hamrick.

She was a retired Bookkeeper.

Debra is survived by her four grandchildren; seven great...

Jan 27, 2023

Dorothy Mae Wilson, 73, of Circleville, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, in Rockbridge, Ohio.  She was born September 27, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia, daughter of the late Lundy and Dora Miller Woosley.  Dorothy was married to Darrell Wilson, who survives.

She retired from the United States Air Force Reserves.  Dorothy enjoyed Harness Racing and was a...

Jan 26, 2023

Leo Glenn Keplar, 68, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born May 11, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Dean C. and Helen McCullum Keplar Sr.  Leo was formerly married to Annette White Keplar, who survives.

He was a former salesman for Schwann. Leo was...

Jan 24, 2023

Betty Jane Perry, 97, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at her residence.  The meaning of the name Betty is the “Oath of God”.  Betty was born October 3, 1925, in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Glenn and Eleanor Rhodes Booth.  Betty was the widow of the late Orlan Darrell Perry.

She formerly worked...

Jan 24, 2023

James Patrick “Pat” Jamison, 80, of McArthur, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  He was born October 7, 1942, at Bellaire City Hospital to the late Chester and Violet Rensvich Jamison.  He was married to the late Vivian Irene Martin Jamison.

Pat was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother...

Jan 21, 2023

Robert E. Shinn, 84, of Marietta, formerly of Nelsonville, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Elison Assisted Living. Robert was born on September 14, 1938, in Monroe County, Ohio, the son of the late Dean and Ella (Palmer) Shinn. He was married for 61 years to the late Sally (Midkiff) Shinn.

Robert retired from UPS...

Jan 20, 2023

Frederick (Fred) Burtis Bakies peacefully passed away at his home on Friday, January 20, 2023.

Fred was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and a loyal friend to all who knew him. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Krista, her husband Steve, and their two daughters Mena and Sage, his wife Debbie and her...

Jan 20, 2023

Michael R. Miller, 57, of McArthur, passed away January 20, 2023, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born December 5, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Gene Miller and Geraldine Garnet Whitehorse Gee.

No services will be held.  Arrangements are by Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur.

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Jan 20, 2023

Emmett Arthur Conway, Jr. 74, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born March 9, 1948, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Emmett Arthur, Sr. and Myrtle (Lundgren) Conway. He is survived by his caring wife, Connie Hawk Conway.

Emmett was the founder and CEO of Superior Hardwoods of Ohio, Inc. and worked his whole...

Jan 19, 2023

Eldon Rogers Inboden, 86, of Logan, passed away January 19, 2023, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  He was born May 8, 1936, in Hocking County, Ohio, son of the late Perry and Opal Smith Inboden.  Eldon was married to Cecelia Crook Inboden, who survives.

He retired from Carborundum Grinding Wheel Company in Logan.  Eldon loved bluegrass...