Local obituaries for Cardaras Funeral Homes
Collection of obituaries from the communities of Hocking County, Athens County, and Vinton County in Ohio.
Debra Lynn Heil
Sep 8, 2025
Debra Lynn Heil, 61, of Rockbridge, Ohio, passed away September 8, 2025. She was born on July 6, 1964, to Kenneth and Peggy Miller. Debbie was an ASE Certified Parts Specialist for over 20 years. She was a true crime, NASCAR and nature lover her whole life. Her favorites were Patricia Cornwell, Bobby Labonte and hummingbirds. She was unbeatable at...
Paul Arthur Wolfe
Sep 8, 2025
Paul Arthur Wolfe, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at Westmoreland Place in Chillicothe. He was born December 7, 1937, in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Arthur B. and Hulda Lowery Wolfe. Paul was married for 67 years, to Kathleen Elizabeth Wilbur Wolfe, who survives.
He was an electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood...
Scott Owen Montgomery
Sep 4, 2025
Scott Owen Montgomery, 78, of McArthur, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on November 8, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Robert Owen and Florence Aveanelle (Bowman) Montgomery.
Scott was a Sheet Metal Journeyman with Local 224. He was an avid woodsman and always enjoyed time...
Jerry B. Dishong
Aug 28, 2025
Garold Burton “Jerry” Dishong, 70, of Nelsonville, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. Jerry was born on September 1, 1954, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Harold and Mary (Hatfield) Dishong. He was married to Melanie (Rose) Dishong, who survives.
Jerry served in the United States Marine Corps and worked as a mason for...
Nicholus Stephan Wheatley
Aug 24, 2025
Nicholus Stephan Wheatley, 23, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s, Columbus. Nick was born on December 19, 2001, in Athens, the son of Jennifer (O’Rourke) Wheatley and the late Daryl Wheatly.
Nick attended Beacon School in Athens and graduated from West Central School in Columbus. Nick was so jolly and full of life. He brought...
Beau R. Morehouse
Aug 21, 2025
Beau R. Morehouse, 63, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. Beau was born on August 27, 1961, in Lancaster, the son of the late Eileen Eleanor (Hayes) Morehouse.
Beau worked for many years at Meijer in Lancaster. He was a huge Star Trek fan and will be remembered for his...
Thelbert Odell Crutcher
Aug 19, 2025
Thelbert Odell Crutcher, 67, of McArthur, Ohio, passed away on August 19, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 23, 1957, in Oklahoma.
A skilled mechanic, Thelbert could always be found under the hood of a vehicle or tractor or lending a hand to anyone in need. Know for his hardworking spirit and his ever-present cowboy hat, he lived...
Brenda Kay Mace
Aug 14, 2025
Brenda (Kish) Mace, 72, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born July 28, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Vincent “Hook” Kish and Madelyn (Matheny) Kish of Chauncey, Ohio.
Brenda worked at Lawhead Press and eventually retired from Ohio University as a Printing Press Operator.
Those who knew Brenda...
Sandra K. Starr
Aug 10, 2025
Sandra K. Starr, 74, of Grove City, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Sandra was born on September 23, 1950, in Williamson, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Mike and Jenny (Spalding) Creamens. She was married to the late Larry E. Starr Sr.
Sandra worked at Meijer for 15 years prior to her retirement.
Sandra is survived...
Gary Scott Grant
Aug 9, 2025
Gary Scott Grant, 67, of Nelsonville, passed away on August 9, 2025 after a long courageous battle. Gary was born August 1, 1958, at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, to the late Willard “Bud” and Eulla Rose (Shoemake) Grant. He was married for 42 years to Carla (Oakley) Grant, who survives.
Gary served in the United States Navy and...
Larry E. Clary
Aug 7, 2025
Larry E. Clary, 85, of McArthur, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston. He was born May 24, 1940, in Eagle Mills, Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Rev. Otis and Pearl Tatman Clary. Larry was married for 50 years to the late Beverly “Kay” Haburn Clary, who passed away July 19, 2016.
Larry retired...
Gretchen M. Karl
Aug 6, 2025
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Gretchen M. (Ward) Karl, who departed this life peacefully on August 6, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by family and love.
Born in Athens, Ohio, on February 1, 1943, Gretchen was a woman of strength, grace, and quiet wisdom. A loving mother, sister, and friend, she...
Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Pickell
Aug 5, 2025
Elizabeth “Libby” Ann Pickell, 38, of McArthur, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Libby was born on April 6, 1987, in Athens, the daughter of Lisa Coffey.
Libby is survived by her mom, Lisa; daughter, Morgan (Isiah Tackett) Wallace; brothers, Dustin Coffey and Everett Sweeney; aunts and uncle, Jessica (Ron) Nicholson, Kaylena Coleman, and Jamie Coleman; nieces...
Karen Sue Lipp
Aug 5, 2025
Karen Sue Lipp, 75, of Corning, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born on September 8, 1949, in Ashtabula, the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Day) Tamas. She was married to James Lipp Sr., who survives.
Karen was an amateur radio operator in Logan for many years, with the call...
Jose V. Alvarez
Aug 4, 2025
Jose V. Alvarez, 95, currently of Logan, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. Jose was born on February 25, 1930, in Cienfuegos, Cuba, the son of the late Belarmino and Barbara Alvarez.
Jose was the owner and operator of C&A motor parts in Merrellville, Indiana where he was known as Mopar Joe. He was...
Danny C. Eckard
Aug 3, 2025
Danny C. Eckard, 80, of Logan, died Sunday, August 3rd at his residence.
Born August 6, 1944, in Newark, Ohio, Danny was the son of the late Charles and Zola Triplet Eckard. He was married for 35 years to Deborah A. Bryan-Eckard, who survives.
Danny graduated from Lakewood High School in Hebron, Ohio in 1963. After high school, Danny served in the...
Christopher Ray Reedy
Jul 30, 2025
Christopher Ray Reedy, age 68, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born October 11, 1956, in McArthur, Ohio, son of the late Eldon Ray Reedy and his beloved mother Jacquelyn Sue Reedy.
Chris was a 1976 graduate of Vinton County High School. Chris was the biggest Beatles fan. He...
Wendell Dale "Wild Dog" Miller
Jul 27, 2025
Wendell Dale “Wild Dog” Miller, age 70, of McArthur, Ohio, passed away on July 27, 2025.
Born on July 16, 1955, in Marion, Ohio, Wendell was the beloved son of Raymond and Donna Miller and was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Carl and Rhoda Miller.
A proud former Marine, Wendell lived a life marked by strength, devotion, and a deep love for...
Marvin Lee Mace Jr.
Jul 24, 2025
Marvin Lee Mace Jr., 69, of McArthur, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 25, 2025. He was born on April 20, 1956, in McArthur, the son of Ida Elizabeth (Wigal) Mace and the late Marvin Lee Mace Sr.
Lee served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a wonderful uncle and would help anyone at any...
William "Bill" O'Del Conrad
Jul 24, 2025
William “Bill” O’Del Conrad, 74, of Logan, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Bill was born on May 14, 1951, in Galion, Ohio, the son of the late Charley and Dorothy (Greter) Conrad. He was married for 27 years to Janet (Caldwell) Conrad who survives.
After high school, Bill served in the U.S. Army and was stationed...
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