Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Apr 11, 2022

Boone Dillon, 67, of McArthur, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at her residence.  She was born September 21, 1954, in Circleville, Ohio, daughter of the late Marvin and Marvene Marshall Rowland.

Boone was a farmer and a member of the McArthur Eagles.

She is survived by her son, Matthew (Patricia) Dillon of McArthur; daughters,...

Apr 9, 2022

Patricia Ruth Martin, 80, of Nelsonville, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. Ruth was born July 3, 1941, in Athens County, the daughter of the late Herbert Bailey and Clara Cullison Bailey. Ruth was married on September 14, 1964, to Charles Martin, who survives.

Ruth was a member of Faith...

Apr 3, 2022

Jeffery Todd “J.T.” Knotts Jr., 21, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Chillicothe.  He was born November 17, 2000, in Gallia County, Ohio, the son of Lindsey Marie (Robert) Damron and Jeffery Todd Knotts Sr.

J.T. was proud to have served as a Lance Corporal in the US Marine Corps, where he...

Apr 3, 2022

Lois Gail Lester, 62, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at her residence.  She was born July 22, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Earl and Loretta Tussey Fannin, of Logan.  Lois was married to Clifton Keith Lester, who survives.

She formerly worked at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan and Goodyear Tire and Rubber...

Apr 2, 2022

June D. Staten, 97, of Logan, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.  She was born January 3, 1925, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Ed and Edna Fritz Higgins.  June was the widow of the late Charles E. Staten.

She is survived by her son, Charles R. (Cheryll) Staten of...

Mar 28, 2022

William L. Breeze, 85, of Logan, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital, Logan. He was born September 27, 1936, in Kimberly, Ohio, the son of the late William L. and Kathleen (Hayden) Breeze. He was married to the late Laurene (Cottrill) Breeze.

William was a 1955 graduate of Nelsonville High School....

Mar 28, 2022

Mary Louise Thompson, 78, of Ray, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at her residence.  She was born January 29, 1944, in Jackson, Ohio, daughter of the late Lewis and Ruth Sanny Speakman.  Mary was the widow of the late Dale Vernon Thompson.

She never met a stranger and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her...

Mar 25, 2022

Rita A. Coakley, 61, of New Lexington, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born April 18, 1960, in Logan, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Mary Ann Williams Krannitz.

Rita was an assistant manager at McDonalds in Lancaster.

She is survived by...

Mar 24, 2022

James R. Hall, 90, of New Straitsville, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at his daughter’s residence in Logan.  He was born May 29, 1931, in Maxville, Ohio, son of the late Clarence and Melissa Glassburn Hall.  James was married to the late Joan Shivler Hall.

He was a retired oilfield worker and a member of Ebenezer...

Mar 17, 2022

Ryan Rianne Taylor, 23, of Buchtel, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 17, 2022.  She was born September 18, 1998, in Athens, the daughter of Timothy M. Taylor of Buchtel and the late Roberta Lynn (Littleton) Taylor.

In addition to her father, Ryan is survived by her sisters, Lacy Marie (Anthony) Carter of Hedgesville, West...

Mar 16, 2022

Darell Wayne Leonard, 70, of Hamden, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born August 24, 1951, in Oak Hill, Ohio, son of the late Wendell Wayne and Vergie Johnson Leonard.  Darell was married to the late Elizabeth Ann Waldron Leonard.

He was a truck driver, a member of the...

Mar 11, 2022

Ruth Ann Bolen, 85, of Nelsonville, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at O’Bleness Hospital, Athens.  She was born November 3, 1936, in New Floodwood, the daughter of the late Homer and Ethel (O’Nail) Beal.  Ruth was married for 67 years to W. Lowell Bolen, who survives.

Ruth was a member of the Wesleyan Church.  She...

Mar 4, 2022

Timothy Warren Leach, 70, died March 4, 2022 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Tim was born in Mansfield Ohio on August 28, 1951 to Virginia and Harry Leach and step dad Donald White, all who preceded him in death.

Tim is survived by his wife and best friend Valerie Leach, and his brother Doug...

Mar 3, 2022

Debbie Patton Jividen, 69, of McArthur, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 3, 2022.  She was born January 12, 1953, in McArthur, the daughter of the late Chester O. and Frances (Click) Patton.  Debbie was married to Tom Jividen, who survives.

In addition to her husband, Debbie is survived by her sons, Tommy (Carrie) Jividen...

Mar 1, 2022

Jori Blair Caudill, 31, of McArthur, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.  She was born August 15, 1990, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the daughter of Jerri Lynn Caudill of McArthur and Paul (Leslie) Rice of Wellston.

Jori loved her children and family immensely.  She had an infectious smile and many friends she considered to be family.  Jori...

Feb 24, 2022

Patrick Richard Opatik, 49, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born July 15, 1972, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; son of Florence Ann Swanson Bass.

Patrick had a wonderful life and enjoyed the little pleasures. He was a kind and friendly person who...

Feb 24, 2022

Gerald Edward “Eddie” Rutter, 54, of Wellston, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022.  He was born June 13, 1967, in Oak Hill, Ohio, son of Betty Lou Thacker Clark, who survives.

Eddie was a lineman for over 20 years and was known as a loving father and grandfather.  His family was everything to him and he enjoyed...

Feb 23, 2022

Margaret “Sis” Alena Whitmore, 96, of Nelsonville, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She was born September 8, 1925, in Belmont County, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Mourn) Dishong. She was the widow of the late Thomas Whitmore.

Sis was a 1949 graduate of Nelsonville High School.  She formerly worked at Blackburn’s...

Feb 23, 2022

Mary Spino Buhl, 91, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston.  She was born July 9, 1930, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Michael A. and Catherine A. Marino Spino Sr.

She was a former nurse’s aide and a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Zaleski.  Mary started...

Feb 22, 2022

Jay William Brooks, 73, of Nelsonville passed away at his home, East Clayton Farm, on February 22, 2022, after a long, honorable battle with Alzheimer’s.

Jay was born June 13, 1948 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a son of the late John and Gloria (Hoodlett) Brooks. After graduating from Nelsonville High School in 1966, Jay turned down...