Larry George Aurand
Jul 10, 2026
Larry George Aurand, 89, of Logan, passed away at his home on Friday, July 10, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1936, in Hocking County, the son of the late Frank E. “Ernie” and Alta Jane (Johnson) Aurand. George was married to the late Dorothy “Pat” (Conrad) Aurand.
George served in the US Army. He retired from GE in Logan...
John Andrew Kearns
Jul 7, 2026
John Andrew Kearns, 74, of Logan, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 7, 2026. John was born on November 7,1951, in Columbus, the son of the late William “Bill” James and Leta Jane (Robertson) Kearns.
John served as an M.P. in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a prison guard in Nelsonville. His biggest joy...
John Nicholas Funk
Jul 6, 2026
John Nicholas Funk, 87, of Logan, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born November 5, 1938, in Hocking County, Ohio, son of the late Joe and Ruth Bowers Funk. John was married for 46 years to Margie E. Jackson Funk, who survives.
John retired from Columbus Gas of...
William "Bill" Ashley Smith
Jul 6, 2026
William “Bill” Ashley Smith, 82, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio. He was born August 29, 1943, in Washington, D.C., son of the late Parker Wiley and Angela Matilda Soares Smith. Bill was married to the late Rebecca Ann Windle Smith.
He proudly served his country as a veteran of the...
Christina Drew Kennard Andrews
Jul 5, 2026
Christina Drew Kennard Andrews, passed away peacefully at OhioHealth O’Bleness Memorial Hospital on Sunda, July 5, 2026. She was born January 11, 1938, in Carbondale, Ohio, daughter of the late Denver Kennard and Garnet Robinson Kennard Hawkins.
Raised in Carbondale, Ohio, with the held of her beloved grandparents, David and Nora Mace Kennard, Christina graduated from Waterloo High School in 1956...
Bert Frederick
Jul 4, 2026
Bert Frederick, 57, of McConnelsville, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Bert was born on March 1, 1969, in Wooster, Ohio, to the late Bruce and Blanche (Charles) Frederick.
Bert was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend who loved his family deeply. He will be remembered for the love he had for those closest to him, the memories he...
Dolores "Dolly" Jean Cozart
Jul 3, 2026
Dolores Jean “Dolly” Cozart, 70, of Nelsonville, unexpectedly passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio. She was born June 4, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert Maywood and Dolores Marie Bien Cozart.
Dolly graduated from Brookhaven High School, class of 1974 and The Ohio State University in 1993, Magnum Cum Laude...
Kathy Lynn Sinnott
Jul 2, 2026
Kathy Lynn Sinnott, 60, of Orville, formerly of Logan, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Aultman Orrville Hospital. Kathy was born on January 28, 1966, in Logan, the daughter or Harold Sinnott and the late Patricia Anna (Blair) Sinnott.
Kathy is survived by her father; sister, Keely (Terry) Wharton of Rockbridge; uncle, David (Charlotte) Blair; cousin, Melissa Blair; nieces...
Michelle Lee Coulter
Jul 2, 2026
Michelle Lee Coulter, 54, of Washington, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph Wilbert and Wanda Kay (Strother) Siburt of Perryopolis, Pennsylvania.
Michelle was a great Mom, and she loved being a nurse.
Michelle is survived by her parents; daughter, Sabrina (T.L.) Warren...
Dr. S. Louis Berta
Jun 29, 2026
Dr. S. Louis Berta, 96, of Logan, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Pickering House, Lancaster. He was born on November 17, 1929, in LeRoy, Ohio, the son of the Hungarian immigrants Frank and Barbara (Nagy) Berta. He was married for 56 years to the late Elizabeth “Betty” (Meyer) Berta.
Lou was a consummate toastmaster, with a big...
Phyllis Laura Morman
Jun 29, 2026
Phyllis Laura Morman, 92, of Nelsonville, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at The Laurels of Athens. She was born on January 25, 1934, in Athens County, the daughter of the late Emanuel and Grace (Devore) Crabtree. She was married to the late William Roger Morman Sr.
Phyllis was a longtime member of the Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene. She...
Edna Mae Levering
Jun 29, 2026
Edna Mae Levering, 94, of Nelsonville, passed away at her home on Monday, June 29, 2026. She was born on May 14, 1932, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Morris and Edith (Smith) Lowery. She was married to the late John James “Jim” Levering.
Edna previously worked at McBee’s in Athens. She spent many years as a cook for Nelsonville...
Sylvia A. Hanning
Jun 26, 2026
Sylvia A. Hanning, 91, of Nelsonville, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Ohio Health Hospice House, Columbus. She was born on September 10, 1934, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Etta (Hall) and Jess Matheny. Sylvia was married to the late Joe Hanning for 29 years.
Sylvia worked at the Nelsonville Kroger for 36 years and 20 years...
Steven Wayne Holdren
Jun 16, 2026
Steven Wayne Holdren, 64, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. He was born May 14, 1962, in Hocking County, Ohio, son of the late John E. and Bonna Mae Tolliver Holdren.
He was a believer in the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses and found great joy in spending time outdoors. An avid outdoorsman, he...
Stephanie Kuhn
Jun 15, 2026
Stephanie Kuhn loved by all went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2026, in Lancaster Ohio. Stephanie blessed this world with her presence on March 6, 1966, and has continued to bless those around her throughout her life. She was the daughter of the late Oren Roger Kuhn Sr. and Connie Lee Ray Dufford. Stephanie was with...
Russell David Patrick
Jun 15, 2026
Russell David Patrick, 68, of New Plymouth, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born June 6, 1958, in Logan, Ohio, son of Della D. Malone Patrick of New Plymouth and the late Russell Earl Patrick.
David was a retired truck driver and a member of the Army National Guard. He will be remembered for his wonderful...
Judith Lee Edwards
Jun 8, 2026
Judith Lee Edwards, 74, of Zaleski, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born February 25, 1952, in McArthur, Ohio, daughter of the late William Benson Waldren and Doris Helen Barber Waldren Daily.
Judy retired from the Lower Bar in Zaleski. She cherished her family above all else, and the love she shared with them was evident...
Nancy Ann Brimner
Jun 7, 2026
Nancy Ann Brimner, 81, of Logan, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. She was born August 17, 1944, in Ross County, Ohio, daughter of the late Martha Fraley McGraw and Robert Samuel McGraw. Nancy was married for 45 years to David G. Brimner, who survives.
She retired as an Administrative Assistant with Job and Family...
Mary Jane Bowlby
Jun 7, 2026
Mary Jane Bowlby, 91, of Logan, passed away peacefully to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at The Carlin House in Logan. She was born December 20, 1934, in The Plains, Ohio, daughter of the late Arthur “Jay” and Eleanor Atkinson Powell. Mary Jane was the devoted wife of 71 years of the late Carol Lee Bowlby.
She was...
Holly Johanna Woollet
Jun 5, 2026
Holly Johanna Woollet, 51, of McArthur, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at Maple Hills Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in McArthur. She was born on December 11, 1974, in Columbus of Ohio, daughter of Connie D. Hewitt Woollet and the late Billy J. Woollet.
Holly retired as the Activities Director from Maple Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation, where she dedicated many years...