Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes
Collection of obituaries from the communities of Hocking County, Athens County, and Vinton County in Ohio.
Amity Jamila Swanson
Dec 18, 2024
Amity Jamila Swanson, 49, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at her home. She was born on October 1, 1975, in Columbus, the daughter of Beverly Hughes and the late Bruce Diltz.
Amity was an amazing mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, always putting family first and creating wonderful memories for all to cherish. Her love and dedication to her...
Claude Olin Bartley
Dec 18, 2024
Claude Olin Bartley, 81, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. He was born April 2, 1943 in Springfield, Vermont, son of the late Claude W. Bartley and Velma Adams Bartley Ryan. Claude was married to the late Karren (Van Dyke) Bartley.
Claude was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He retired after 26...
Tammy Kay Blake
Dec 15, 2024
Tammy Kay Blake, 52, of Nelsonville, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at her home. She was born on June 25, 1972, in Marietta, the daughter of Patricia (Fluharty) and the late Jerry Waters. She was the widow of the late Brian Reed Blake.
Tammy loved her family, including her animals, always supporting them in whatever way she could. She...
Brenda Kay Rowland
Dec 11, 2024
Brenda Kay Rowland, 71, of Vinton, passed away at her daughter’s home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born on May 23, 1953, in Majestic, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Woodrow and May (Thorpe) Chapman.
Brenda is survived by her daughters, Georgia Chapman (Michael Kropf) of Vinton and Cassandra Unroe of Vinton; grandchildren, Kayla Elkins, Danielle Elkins, Ethan Unroe,...
James Martin Blackford Sr.
Dec 9, 2024
James Martin Blackford Sr., 72, of Chauncey, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born on June 10, 1952, in Athens, the son of the late Kenneth Leo and Virginia B. (Pitts) Blackford.
Jim was a graduate of Alexander High School and attended Hocking College. He served in the U.S. Army.
Jim is survived...
Joyce Deane Burns
Dec 6, 2024
Joyce Deane Burns, 80, of The Plains, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on July 7, 1944, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Carpenter) Forbes. She was the widow of the late John Burns.
Joyce cherished the time she spent with her family, and she loved cooking. Joyce...
Jason Michael Peoples
Dec 4, 2024
Jason Michael Peoples, 48, of McArthur, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Holzer Medical Center, Jackson. Jason was born on January 13, 1976, in Athens, the son of the late Kenneth L. and Charlene (Coleman) Peoples Sr. He was married to Joy (Manering) Peoples who survives.
Jason worked 26 years for Superior Hardwoods. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Tom Zakel
Dec 2, 2024
Tom Zakel, 85, of McArthur, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born on July 6, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Albert T. Zakel and Hildegarde Zoppelt Zakel.
Tom was a graduate of James Ford Rhodes High School and Dyke College in Cleveland. He served in the United States Army and Army Reserve. Tom was employed by...
Josephine I. Summers
Nov 29, 2024
Josephine I. Summers, 94, of Logan, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on November 4, 1930, in Logan, the daughter of the late George and Florence (Jones) Summers.
Josephine was a kind and gentle soul. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed being a mentor to...
James Leroy Clary
Nov 24, 2024
James Leroy Clary, 71, of Logan, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1953, in McArthur, the son of the late Otis Leroy and A. Pearline (Tatman) Clary. He was married to Jennifer (Ball) Clary who survives.
Jim enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing.
Jim is survived by his wife, Jennifer; daughter, Cindy...
Juanita Pearl Parker
Nov 20, 2024
Juanita Pearl (Justice) Parker, 67, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at her residence. She was born May 14, 1957, daughter of the late Alexander and Judith (Parker) Justice. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Buddy” Parker.
Juanita loved people, and helped coordinate services at the New Straitsville Food Pantry, and with kids for school supplies...
Frances Eileen Perry
Nov 17, 2024
Frances Eileen Perry, 95, of Albany, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Eileen was born on January 9, 1929, in Athens, the daughter of the late William Edward and Lottie (Russ) Buck. She was the widow of the late Sherwood K. Perry.
Eileen spent 20 years with the Vinton County Board of Elections. She also helped her...
Harriet Grim
Nov 17, 2024
Harriet Ann Grim, 89, of McArthur, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home. Harriet was born on January 14, 1935, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Homer G. and Estella (Travis) Mourn Sr.
Harriet was a member of the McArthur Free Will Baptist Church. She was a devoted matriarch to her family.
Harriet is survived by her sons,...
Pauline Bush
Nov 14, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Pauline Bush, age 85, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at the Pickering House in Lancaster, OH.
Born October 26, 1939, in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Beltzer Kelley and Letha Graham (stepfather Ernest Graham).
Pauline worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse most of...
Roger David Barney
Nov 14, 2024
Roger David Barney, 76, of Creola, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at his residence. He was born July 26, 1948, in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Andrew and Mildred Nickell Barney. Roger was married to Betty Nida Barney, who survives.
He retired from the City of Columbus at their Wastewater Treatment Plant and was a United States Army...
Michael Allen Garren
Nov 11, 2024
Michael Allen Garren, 59, of Logan, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at his mother’s home in Columbus. Mike was born on May 27, 1965, in Columbus, the son of Karen Sue (Little) Cole and the late Gene Allen Garren.
Mike was a member of the Logan Moose Lodge 873 and the Logan Eagles 2168. He was an excellent pool...
Charles Alan Wachenschwanz
Nov 8, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Alan Wachenschwanz, 56, Chauncey, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 27, 1968, in Chauncey, Chuck was the beloved son of the late Chod and Madeline Wachenschwanz. A former law enforcement officer and successful entrepreneur, he was the founder of Wet Washers Power Washing. Chuck was a man who lived life to...
Earl Edward Nichols
Nov 8, 2024
Earl Edward Nichols, 73, of Dundas, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at his home. Earl was born on August 20, 1951, the son of the late Earl Rodger and Bonnie (Lenegar) Nichols. He was married to the late Norma (Graves) Nichols.
Earl was a US Army Veteran, serving in the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. He retired...
Roger Dean Atkins
Nov 7, 2024
Roger Dean Atkins, 69, of Rockbridge, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. Roger was born on August 27, 1955, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the son of the late Maxine (Lucas) Miller and Jason Dexter Atkins. He was married to Lori (Kreider) Atkins who survives.
Roger served in the US Army with the 101st Airborne during the...
Carlus "Carl" E. Ashmore
Nov 7, 2024
Carlus “Carl” E. Ashmore, 65, of McArthur, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home. Carl was born on November 25, 1958, the son of the late George W. and Cora (Woodard) Ashmore. He was married to Teresa (Richards) Ashmore, who survives.
Carl worked as a timber cutter. He loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed having his family around.
Carl...
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