Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes

Oct 30, 2017

Gerald Ray “Jerry” Hart, 74, of Logan, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at his residence.  He was born September 2, 1943 in Columbus, son of the late Ray Merle and Ruth Matilda Crum Hart.  Jerry was married for 54 years to D. Elaine Norris Hart, who survives.

He retried from AEP as a heavy equipment operator,...

Oct 29, 2017

Mr. John “Jack” Walli, of Logan, OH, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the age of 86. Jack was born to parents John (Eero) and Charlotte Walli (née Hughes), on August 14, 1931 in Detroit, MI. He grew up a single child and attended Grosse Ile High School. He went on to attend Bowling Green State University,...

Oct 27, 2017

Iris E. Norris, 63, of Langsville, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at her residence.  She was born October 2, 1954 in West Hamlin, West Virginia, daughter of the late Earl and Jettie Mae Terry Arix.  Iris was the widow of the late Michael Eugene Norris.

She is survived by her sons, James Stacy and Bobby Stacy,...

Oct 27, 2017

Thomas Bradley Maiden, 49, of Nelsonville, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at his residence.  He was born October 20, 1968 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, son of the late Rex E. and Nancy Sue Smith Maiden.  Tom was married to Kelly Dishong Maiden, who survives.

He was the Street Superintendent for the City of Nelsonville, was a...

Oct 27, 2017

Herbert “Herb” Richard Maxwell, 66, of Jackson, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at his residence.  He was born September 8, 1951 in McArthur, son of the late John L. Maxwell Sr. and Ollie L. Shaffer Moore Maxwell.  Herb was married for 30 years to the late Glenda Sue Liles Maxwell, who passed away in 2001.

He...

Oct 26, 2017

Shawn Frederick Cosgray, 46, of New Plymouth, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Kobacker House in Columbus.  He was born September 24, 1971 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, son of Dale Eugene and Bonnie Lou Evans Cosgray, of New Plymouth, who survive.

Shawn was a student at Hocking College and a Navy Veteran of the...

Oct 22, 2017

Emma Darlene “Crickett” Roman, 76, of Nelsonville, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born August 4, 1941 in The Plains, Ohio the daughter of Norma L. Phillips Hamilton of Imperial, Ohio and the late John V. Hamilton. She was married to her loving husband, Joseph C. “Joe” Roman Jr. who survives....

Oct 19, 2017

Melvin Merle Hunter, 88, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born May 27, 1929 in Hocking County, son of the late Merle and Alma Baldwin Hunter.  Melvin was married for 70 years to Janie Betts Hunter, who survives.

He was a retired Superintendent for the Vinton County...

Oct 17, 2017

Virgie Lee Blore, 83, of Wilkesville, passed away, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.  She was born November 25, 1933 in Hope, Arkansas, daughter of the late Russell and Lottie Collum Kesterson.  She was the widow of the late John Leslie Blore.

She is survived by a daughter, Laurie Hernandez of Medford, Oregon;...

Oct 13, 2017

Edward Peacock, 96, of Nelsonville, passed away peacefully from this life on Friday, October 13, 2017, surrounded by family in his home, as was his wish.

He was born January 30, 1921 in Orbiston to the late Clarence and Laura (Poling) Peacock. He retired from the Kaiser Aluminum Company in Heath, Ohio and moved to Nelsonville in...

Oct 11, 2017

Cathy Sue Dexter, 54, of Nelsonville, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at her residence. She was born April 15, 1963 in Nelsonville, Ohio the daughter of Darrell and Janice Koon Dexter.

Cathy is survived by sons, Chris Glass of Nelsonville, Eric (Tonia) Glass of Lancaster and Jimmy Dexter of Nelsonville; step grandchildren, Carson and Braxton Sullivan;...

Oct 10, 2017

Paul A. Branson, 81, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at his residence.  He was born September 23, 1936 in Orient, Ohio, son of the late William and Stella Glandon Branson.  Paul was married to Myrna Leach Branson, who survives.

He retired from Crane Plastics in Columbus and attended Lost Hollow Chapel.

Paul...

Oct 9, 2017

James Richard “Jim” “Devil Dog” Rutter, 60, of The Plains, OH, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. He was born March 9, 1957 in The Plains, Ohio, son of the late Shirley Ann Rutter. He was married to Beverly LaFollette Rutter, who survives, for 27 years.

Jim was a 1975...

Oct 9, 2017

Robert J. Williams, 83, of Logan, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at Logan Health Care Center in Logan.  He was born March 9, 1934 in New Straitsville, Ohio, son of the late Evan and Evelyn Williams.  Robert was married to the late Mary Sue Poling Williams.

He retired from Selkirk Metalbestos in Logan and was a...

Oct 4, 2017

Shirley Jean Crane, 87, of Buchtel, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 29, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Fred and Grace Mohney Lock. She was the widow of the late Walter Everett Crane who passed away in 2005. They were married for 56...

Oct 2, 2017

Nancy Enid Eberts, 83, of McArthur, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  She was born March 18, 1934 in Vinton County, daughter of the late William John and Suzanna Elizabeth West Andrews.  Nancy was the widow of the late Leo Edwards Eberts.

She was a retired home health caregiver.

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Oct 1, 2017

Edna “Helen” Smith, 91, of Logan, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at the Carlin House in Logan.  She was born March 9, 1926 in Childress, Texas, daughter of the late Lloyd and Emma Mitchell Fry.  Helen was the widow of the late Charles E. Smith.

She and her husband owned and operated the VIP Motel in...

Sep 30, 2017

Alvin E. Oney, 78, of Middleport, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Holzer Meigs Emergency Department in Pomeroy.  He was born January 15, 1939 in McArthur, son of the late Reece Oney and Emma Morrison Stevens.  Alvin was married to Jean M. Claffey Oney, who survives.

He retired from Michael P. Plumbing in Sunbury, Ohio.

Sep 30, 2017

Christina “Fritzi” Higgins, age 96, of McConnelsville, formerly of Glouster, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta.  She was born March 22, 1921 in Athens County, daughter of the late John and Melvina Gillotte Sauser.  She was the widow of the late Malcolm W. Higgins, who passed away December 24, 1994. She owned and operated,...

Sep 30, 2017

Patricia J. Gafke, 88, of Powell, formerly of Logan, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin.  She was born February 6, 1929 in Madison, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Earl Mullen and Amelia Kingland Mullen Klinefelter.  Patricia was the widow of the late John L. Gafke.

She was a former dietitian at...