Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Jan 12, 2022

Juanita B. Inboden, 91, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster.  She was born July 2, 1930, in Nelsonville, Ohio, daughter of the late Kella and Elizabeth Merriman Mount.  Juanita was the widow of the late James E. Inboden.

She is survived by her sons, Rev. Gregory (Mindi) Inboden of...

Jan 11, 2022

Hazel Irene Ward, 96, of McArthur, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston.  She was born May 21, 1925, in Vinton County, daughter of the late Lawrence and Rachel Carpenter Donahoe.  Irene was the widow of the late Walter Duane Ward.

She was a member of Cornelius Chapel Christian Church in Creola....

Jan 10, 2022

Phoenix Michael Wayne Damron, infant son of Ashley Damron of Creola, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at his residence.  He was born December 27, 2021, in Grove City Ohio.

In addition to his mother Ashley, Phoenix is survived by his sisters, Paris Morris, Brooklyn Morris and Madison Hoyd; brother, Ashton Damron; grandparents, Michael Damron of Creola...

Jan 10, 2022

Joe Bob Leffler, 66, of Jacksonville, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. He was born on May 28, 1955, in Nelsonville, son of the late Billy Joe Leffler and Delores Fern Norris White.

He was a 1973 graduate of Nelsonville High School. He retired from Homer Laughlin where he worked as...

Jan 10, 2022

Gary Thomas Polley, 77, of Buchtel, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at the Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan. He was born September 18, 1944, in Nelsonville, the son of the Frances Mann Polley and William E. Polley Sr.

Tom was a 1963 Nelsonville High School graduate. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Combat Veteran,...

Jan 10, 2022

Shirley Carolyn Rausch, 86, of Logan, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan.  She was born September 2, 1935, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.  Shirley was married to the late Norman Rausch.

She was a retired cook from the Ridgway Area School District.

Shirley is survived by her sons, Michael...

Jan 6, 2022

Darrel Wesley Lehman Sr., 87, of Nelsonville, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022.  He was born August 7, 1934, in Carbon Hill, the son of the late John William and Jenevieve Mills Lehman.  Darrel was the widow of the late Erma Pancake Lehman.

Darrel was a member of the Nelsonville Wesleyan Church.  He was also a...

Jan 6, 2022

Ethel L. Sanborn, 81, of Laurelville, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at her residence.  She was born October 4, 1940, in Ross County, Ohio, daughter of the late David and Helen Ackley Atwell.  Ethel was the widow of the late Cecil R. Sanborn.

She is survived by her sons, David Fowler of Laurelville and Scott Fowler...

Jan 6, 2022

Robert Alan Thompson, 59, of Nelsonville, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 6, 2022.  He was born on October 22, 1961, in Logan, Ohio, the son of Jack “Wayne” and Harriett French Thompson of Logan.

In addition to his parents, Robert is survived by his sister, Lisa (Les) Miller of Nelsonville; brothers, Steve (Tammy) Thompson...

Jan 6, 2022

Glenda Diane Doherty, 52, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at her residence.  She was born January 16, 1969, in Logan, Ohio, daughter of Shirley Heiney Doherty of McArthur and the late Glenn Doherty.

Diane was a former housekeeper in the Hocking Hills.

She is survived by her brothers, Kenny and Michael Doherty...

Jan 4, 2022

Joyce Charlene McMillian, 73, of Millfield, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at The Laurels of Athens in Athens.  She was born June 19, 1948, in Hocking County, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul Eugene and Sylvia Arlen Pittman Bailey.  Charlene was the widow of the late Max McMillian.

She is survived by her son, Michael...

Jan 2, 2022

Brandi Lanette Parks, 38, of Glouster, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.  Brandi was born February 22, 1983, in Athens, Ohio, the daughter of Barbara Pallo Malone and the late Scott Malone. She was married to Jody Parks, who survives.

Brandi enjoyed working with children with developmental disabilities.  She loved art...

Jan 1, 2022

Brent Michael McQuaid, 63, of Nelsonville, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Brent was born April 5, 1958, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Elden McQuaid and Jeane Kirkendall McQuaid.

Brent worked as a mason for many years. He loved sports of all kinds; baseball, basketball, football, including the Cleveland Browns. He...

Jan 1, 2022

Jennifer Nichole “Nikki” Lemay was a 39-year-old beloved mother, daughter, sister and fiancé, that passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at her residence.  Nikki was born October 25, 1982, in Gallipolis, Ohio.

She was a caring and loving person that would do anything to help the people she loved.  Jennifer enjoyed writing; it has always been her...

Dec 25, 2021

Margie A. Webb, 66, of Logan, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan. She was born July 18, 1955, in Amesville, Ohio, daughter of Beatrice Hogsett Collins and the late Otis Junior Duncan. She was married to Brent Webb, who survives.

In addition to her mother and husband, Margie is...

Dec 25, 2021

William L. Poling, 84, of Logan, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital, Logan. Bill was born January 2, 1937, in Logan, the son of the late Judson Poling and Dorothy Mowery Courtney. He was married to Martha Hopkins Poling who survives.

Bill was a US Army Veteran. He retired from Orrville...

Dec 22, 2021

Richard “Rich” Paul Blount Jr., 49, of New Plymouth, Ohio, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Rich was born March 19,1972, in Columbus, Ohio, son of Paula Russell Enderle and the late Richard “Rick” Paul Blount Sr.

Rich was a kind hearted soul. He would lend a hand to any person or any...

Dec 21, 2021

Charles David “Dave” Gretz, 61, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born in Nelsonville, to the late William B. Gretz and LouAnn Farrow Fouty. Dave was married to the love of his life, Sheryl, for 45 years.

Dave was an Army Veteran. He was also a former...

Dec 19, 2021

David D. Simms, 26, of Nelsonville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at O’Bleness Hospital, Athens. David was born June 17, 1995, in Athens, son of Karen S. Phelps Simms and Douglas M. Simms.

David was a 2015 graduate of Logan High School. He had a passion for drawing and could always make you smile....

Dec 19, 2021

Steven Ray Seitz, 65, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at his residence.  He was born October 15, 1956, in McArthur, son of the late Omer and Alyce Waldron Seitz.  Steve was married to Tonette Simpson Seitz, who survives.

He was a retired mill foreman at Crownover Lumber, a member of the Delta Masonic Lodge...