Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Feb 16, 2022

Judith D. “Judy” Winchell, 68, of Logan, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  She was born September 11, 1953, in Millfield, the daughter of the late Herschel and Velma Jane (Jackson) Smith.  She was married to Richard Winchell who survives.

Judy was a member of the Nelsonville VFW Post 3467,...

Feb 14, 2022

Nancy L. George, 88, of Newark, formerly of McArthur, passed away at her home, Randall Residence in Newark, Ohio on Monday, February 14, 2022.  She was born January 12, 1934, in Circleville, Ohio, the daughter of the late James Allen and Hazel Amy (Dewey) Easter.  Nancy was the widow of the late James M. George.

Nancy loved...

Feb 12, 2022

L. Orlyn “Andy” Anderson, 82, of Logan, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. He was born May 21, 1939, in Battle Lake, Minnesota, the son of the late Lloyd O. and Verna B. Erickson Anderson. He was married to the late Patricia Smith Anderson.

Orlyn was a retired...

Feb 10, 2022

Jerry E. McKinley, 74, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at O’Bleness Hospital, Athens.  He was born August 7, 1947, in Logan, the son of the late Maxwell and Betty Sparks McKinley.

Jerry worked for 40 years with Keynes Brothers Flour Mill in several different roles.  He also enjoyed working for McKinley Excavating.  Jerry...

Feb 9, 2022

Valerie Rose Burns, 56, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at her residence.  She was born March 22, 1965, in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of the late Ned and Patricia (Shine) Walborn.  Valerie was married for 35 years to Steven L. Burns, who survives.

She was a substitute teacher for Vinton County Schools and was an...

Feb 9, 2022

Ruth Ann Warren, 87, of Nelsonville, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the Laurels of Athens.  She was born November 9, 1934, in Floodwood, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clifford and Clara Lanning Koon.  Ruth was the widow of the late Charles “Charlie” Warren.

Ruth and Charlie owned and operated several Dairy Queen restaurants...

Feb 8, 2022

Leona Mae Mason, 89, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Carlin House in Logan.  She was born September 6, 1932, in Logan, Ohio, daughter of the late Louis C. and Lena Petty Mock.  Leona was the widow of the late Russel E. Mason.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in...

Feb 8, 2022

JoAnn Vaughn, 96, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Carlin House in Logan.  She was born May 16, 1925, in Logan, daughter of the late Joe and Marie Clark Foltz.  JoAnn was married for 58 years to the late William Gene Vaughn.

She formerly taught school in Haydenville and Laurelville.  JoAnn and her...

Feb 6, 2022

Wanda J. Patrick, 75, of Logan, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 6, 2022.  She was born March 17, 1946, in Baileysville, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Birch and Nora (Blankenship) Shannon.  She was married for 43 years to Paul B. Patrick Sr., who preceded Wanda in death.

Wanda worked for many years...

Feb 5, 2022

Florence Fleming, 91, of Hamden, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Edgewood Manor Nursing Home in Wellston.  She was born December 13, 1930, in Virgie, Kentucky, daughter of the late Malcom and Laura Stewart Fouts.  Florence was the widow of the late Leo Fleming.

She was a seamstress, a cook and a member of Wellston Church...

Feb 3, 2022

Laura Mae Dalton Woods, 69, of Creola, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster.  She was born December 20, 1952, in Martin County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Thomas Jackson Dalton Sr. and Bye Alley Dalton.  Laura was married to Berry Woods, who survives.

She was a retired caregiver.

Laura...

Feb 2, 2022

Marjorie E. Price, 96, of Athens, formerly of Logan, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.  She was born November 7, 1925, in Fairfield County, Ohio, daughter of the late Herbert S. and Adaline Fleming Neel.  Marjorie was the widow of the late Robert Lee Price.

She was a former member of...

Feb 1, 2022

Leta Ann Rutter, 83, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  She was born July 22, 1938, in Syracuse, New York, daughter of the late Anton Loerzel and Evelyn Guiles Mason.  Leta was the widow of the late Paul Vincent Rutter.

She attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Jan 30, 2022

Roy H. Wells, 69, of The Plains, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Roy was born June 12, 1952, in Columbus, the son of the late Louis and Nettie Bradshaw Wells.

Roy is survived by his sons, Jason Todd Wells of Nelsonville and Joseph Wells of Nelsonville; daughter, Mellany (Dennis Clary) Wells...

Jan 28, 2022

Patricia “Pat” E. Cheeseman, 68, of Nelsonville, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital, Logan.  She was born June 12, 1953, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Donald L. and Charlotte Dowler Bailey. Pat was married to the late Everett H. “Homer” Cheeseman.

Pat was a kind and generous person who...

Jan 28, 2022

Andy Wayne Monk, 63, of Nelsonville, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. He was born December 10, 1958, in Athens, the son of Andrew Jackson “Jack” Monk and the late Patricia Figgins Monk.

Andy worked as a Millwright and he loved to work hard and play hard.  He enjoyed 4 wheelers,...

Jan 27, 2022

Harold W. Giffin Jr., 68, of Trimble, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 27, 2022.  He was born October 19, 1953, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Harold W. and Martha Blackstone Giffin Sr.

Harold was an avid mushroom and ginseng hunter.

He is survived by his brothers, Curtis Giffin of Kingman,...

Jan 27, 2022

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David L. Buskirk, 89, of Ray, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at National Church Residences, Schaefer Center following a brief illness.  He was born October 1, 1932, in Pomeroy, Ohio to Guy Buskirk and Hazel (Nichols) Buskirk.

On February 9, 1957, Dave married the love of...

Jan 26, 2022

Barb Deal, 80, of Zaleski, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family & friends. Her children would like to especially acknowledge her granddaughter-in-law Earlana Deal for being by their side and caring for her during this time.

She was born September 10, 1941, in Blacklick, Ohio, daughter of the late...

Jan 25, 2022

Connie Marie Brister, 72, of Plain City and McArthur, passed away January 25, 2022, at her residence.  She was born February 12, 1949, in Franklin County, daughter of the late Floyd and Mary Campbell Wright.  Connie was married to Robert L. Brister, who survives.

She is survived by her son, Troy (Lindsey) Brister of Orient; daughters, Tanya...