Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes
Collection of obituaries from the communities of Hocking County, Athens County, and Vinton County in Ohio.
Clara Jane Devol
May 12, 2025
Clara Jane Devol passed on Monday, May 12, in her home surrounded by family. She was born Clara Jane Myers, on October 12, 1933, in Bremen, Ohio, daughter of Effie May Rine and Philip Sheridan Myers, and younger sister to Martha and Jim.
“Janie” was raised on a farm and learned the meaning of hard work at an early age. Being...
Dolores Faye Azbell
May 10, 2025
Dolores Faye Azbell, 67, of Baltimore, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. Dolores was born on February 14, 1958, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Charles and Ellen (Shultz) Ringhiser. She was married for 28 years to her loving husband Daniel L. Azbell, who survives.
Dolores loved spending time with her family above...
Brigitte Puckett
May 8, 2025
Brigitte Puckett, 69, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 8, 2025. She was born January 2, 1956, in Idar Oberstein, Germany, daughter of the late Gerhard Kiefer and Helga Moosmann.
She is survived by her lifelong best friend, Samuel Puckett; daughters, Rachel Huff, Angie Puckett and Julie Puckett; grandkids Sierra (Jim), Cidney (Ian), Blake (Dylan),...
Walter Lowell Bolen
May 8, 2025
Walter Lowell Bolen, 90, of Nelsonville, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Kimes in Athens. He was born on November 30, 1934, in Hocking County, the son of the late Walter Alonzo Bolen and Letha Leola (Griffin) Smith. He was married for 67 years to the late Ruth Ann (Beal) Bolen.
Lowell was a retired Coal Miner from Meigs...
Majel Pauline Harris
May 7, 2025
Majel Pauline Harris, 83, of Logan, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Pauline was born on September 16, 1941, in Floodwood, Ohio, the daughter of the late Raymond and Majel (Bartlett) McCombs.
Pauline worked at the Logan Eagles 2168 for over 37 years. She loved cooking and being with her children and grandchildren. Pauline also loved playing...
Brian E. Fyffe
Apr 27, 2025
Brian E. Fyffe, 50, of McArthur, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson, Ohio. Born August 22, 1974, in Whittier, California, he was the son of Carolyn (Hicks) Fyffe and the late Dave “Coonta” Fyffe — a name and legacy that Brian carried forward in spirit if not always in form.
He shared over...
Dallas Lowell Reinschell
Apr 23, 2025
Dallas Lowell Reinschell, 90, of New Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Pickering House, Lancaster. He was born on February 23, 1935, in New Plymouth, the son of the late Frank and Mary E. (Warthman) Reinshell. He was married for 62 years to his wife, Ruth Ann (Mills) Reinschell who survives.
Lowell worked in the oil field...
Susan Louise Secrest
Apr 19, 2025
Susan Secrest passed away at O'Bleness Hospital in Athens, Ohio on April 19, 2025, with her family at her side following an extended illness. She was 74 years old. She was born Nov. 21, 1950 in Pasadena, California to the late William Parker and Lois Ten Eyck.
She is preceded in death by her father William Parker of Gore, Oklahoma.
She is...
Marilyn Ann Pittman
Apr 17, 2025
Marilyn Ann Pittman, 79, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. Marilyn was born on July 19, 1945, in Hocking County, the daughter of the late Desmer and Sylvia Imogene (Norris) Bownes. She was the widow of the late Merl E. Pittman.
Marilyn is survived by her sons, Stony (Vicki) Joy of Logan, Grinner...
Jeffrey Thomas Hammond
Apr 12, 2025
Jeffrey Thomas Hammond, 50, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 16, 1974, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Arther “Art” and Catherine Hackney Hammond.
Jeff was a graduate of Berea College in Berea, Kentucky and was the Director of Finance for Braden Automotive Group in Chillicothe. He loved being outdoors especially...
Craig E. Fetherolf
Apr 6, 2025
Craig E. Fetherolf, 63, of Creola, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born July 26, 1961, in Circleville, Ohio, son of Doris Rose Unger Fetherolf of Adelphi and the late Thomas Eldon Fetherolf. Craig was married to Terri O’Hara Fetherolf, who survives.
He was the Publisher of Road Hawk Magazine and the...
Roy Lee Murray Jr.
Apr 4, 2025
Roy Lee Murray Jr., 58, of Wellston, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home. Lee was born on June 17, 1966, in Springfield, the son of Linda (Hartley) Nesser and Roy Lee Murray.
Lee was an avid online racer, known as “Spyder” in the CC Sim Racing and RWB International communities. He was an accomplished nurse and was...
Thelma Viola McClain
Apr 2, 2025
Thelma Viola McClain, 86, of Athens, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. She was born on May 18, 1938, in Carbondale, Ohio, to the late Virgil Newlun and Mary (Kasler) Newlun Stover. Thelma was the widow of the late Glenn F. McClain.
Thelma was a huge Cincinnati Reds fan. Thelma also never met a baby that she...
Patricia Eilene Linton
Apr 2, 2025
Patricia Eilene Linton, 86, of McArthur, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1938, in Pickaway County, the daughter of the late Bundy and Mary (Lightle) Woodward.
Patricia loved NASCAR and her birds, especially hummingbirds. She enjoyed reading and loved her cats and dogs.
Patricia is survived by her children, Diana (Harry) Kempton...
Jeremy "J.J." Jackson Warren
Apr 1, 2025
Jeremy Jackson “J.J.” Warren, 50, of Doanville, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. J.J. was born on October 11, 1974, in Logan, the son of the late Michael Jackson Warren and Mary Lou (Reeves) Williams.
J.J. is survived by his wife, Sherry (Rutter) Warren; daughters, Kourtney (Roger) Dyer of Troutville, Virginia and...
Robert Harold Donahoe
Mar 30, 2025
Robert Harold Donahoe, 87, of McArthur, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Maple Hills. He was born on September 4, 1937, in Wilkesville, the son of the late Lawrence and Rachel (Carpenter) Donahoe.
Robert was a 1955 graduate of McArthur High School. He served in the US Marine Corps.
Robert is survived by his daughter, Kristie (Robert) Wintle of Obetz;...
Donna Jean Mitchell
Mar 29, 2025
Donna Jean Mitchell, 83, of Nelsonville, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born on December 9, 1941, in Chardon, Ohio, to the late Raymond and Hazel Elizabeth Bowditch. She was the widow of the late William Edward Mitchell Sr.
Donna was a graduate of Chardon High School. Donna was loved by many and...
Pauline Frances Burson
Mar 25, 2025
Pauline Frances Burson, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her home in Sun City Center, Florida. She was a longtime resident of McArthur, Ohio, until 1995 when she and her late husband, Herbert Burson spent winters in Florida and summers in Ohio. After his passing in 2013, she became a full-time Florida resident in 2016.
Born near...
Donald Gene Shirkey
Mar 19, 2025
Donald Gene Shirkey, 74, of McArthur, passed away surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. Don was born on August 13, 1950, in Lockbourne, Ohio, the son of the late Cecil and Esther (Wolfe) Shirkey. He was married to Joy (Hutchison) Shirkey who survives.
Don retired from M.G. Abbott Electric...
Merline Maynard
Mar 18, 2025
Merline Maynard, age 78, of McArthur, Ohio, passed suddenly on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center, due to cardiac failure after suffering with repeated respiratory issues.
The consolation for those that loved her is that she and her beloved husband of almost 42 years, Glen, are together now. They traveled America attending festivals and selling his wood carvings, which...
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