Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Charlie Brozak
Nov 14, 2012
New England - Charlie Brozak 76, of New England passed away at his residence Wednesday November 14, 2012. Born Oct. 10, 1936 in Canaanville, Ohio, He was the son of the late Andy and Mary Lesko Brozak. Charlie was a 1955 graduate of Rome-Canaan High School and a US Navy veteran. He married his wife Sondra Price in November of...
Candido "Dino" Wilder
Nov 13, 2012
New England – Candido “Dino” Wilder, 43, of New England, died Tuesday afternoon at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. Born February 6, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Buster Lamar Adams and Betty Jean Cochran Wilder. He was a loving, caring, and devoted father and friend. He enjoyed high school football, fishing, cooking and was passionate about...
James Edward Barber, Jr.
Nov 13, 2012
James Barber Jr. James Edward Barber Jr., 57, of Reedsville, OH passed away Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH. He was born May 6, 1955 in Toronto, OH son of the late James Edward Barber Sr. and Evelyn Mae Brown Barber. He is survived by a daughter, Brandy Barber Bailey; 3 brothers, Terry Lee, Ronnie and...
Joan Hysell
Nov 11, 2012
Early on the morning of November 11, 2012, Joan Rae Hysell passed away at Kimes Nursing Home following an extended illness with her daughter Cheri at her side. She was 76. Joan was born in Glouster, Ohio on May 11, 1936 to John and Georgia Mae Emerich Waldeck, both the children of German immigrants. She attended school in Glouster, Ohio...
Joan Hysell
Nov 11, 2012
Early on the morning of November 11, 2012, Joan Rae Hysell passed away at Kimes Nursing Home following an extended illness with her daughter Cheri at her side. She was 76. Joan was born in Glouster, Ohio on May 11, 1936 to John and Georgia Mae Emerich Waldeck, both the children of German immigrants. She attended school in Glouster, Ohio...
Judith Nordblum
Nov 11, 2012
Judith Nordblum Judith Nordblum, 68, of Hockingport, OH passed away Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 at The Laurels of Athens. She was born Aug. 21, 1944 in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Roy and Marilyn Farr Sherwood. She is survived by her husband, Charles Nordblum; 2 sons, Charles Jr. and Linda Nordblum and Kenneth Nordblum; a granddaughter, Corey Mae Nordblum...
Patricia Stover
Nov 7, 2012
ATHENS - Patricia Stover, 71, of Athens, died Wednesday morning, November 7, 2012 at Ochr(39)Bleness Memorial Hospital. Born July 7, 1941 in Ashland, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Della Mae Spurlock. She is survived by a daughter, Tonya Seelhorst of Athens; a grandson, Josh Seelhorst of Athens; two sisters, Alberta Woods of Nelsonville, Roberta (Phillip)...
Patricia Stover
Nov 7, 2012
ATHENS – Patricia Stover, 71, of Athens, died Wednesday morning, November 7, 2012 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. Born July 7, 1941 in Ashland, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Della Mae Spurlock. She is survived by a daughter, Tonya Seelhorst of Athens; a grandson, Josh Seelhorst of Athens; two sisters, Alberta Woods of Nelsonville, Roberta (Phillip)...
Beulah Potts
Oct 30, 2012
CHAUNCEY - Beulah "Boots& Potts, 88, of Chauncey, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Kobacker House in Columbus. Born February 24, 1924 in Chauncey, and was the daughter of the late Homer and Violet Fink Shields. She is survived by three children, James (Sharon) Seiber of Platte City, MO, Deborah Ingledue of Lewisville, TX, and Jennifer (Steve) Mender of Amesville;...
Beulah Boots Potts
Oct 30, 2012
CHAUNCEY – Beulah “Boots” Potts, 88, of Chauncey, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Kobacker House in Columbus. Born February 24, 1924 in Chauncey, and was the daughter of the late Homer and Violet Fink Shields. She is survived by three children, James (Sharon) Seiber of Platte City, MO, Deborah Ingledue of Lewisville, TX, and Jennifer (Steve) Mender of Amesville;...
Dr. Roger Meyer Shelor
Oct 29, 2012
Dr. Roger Meyer Shelor, age 60, died at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, on Monday, October 29, 2012 due to complications from cancer. Roger will be especially remembered for his strong faith, love of serving others, quick wit, compassionate teaching, and love of experiencing the world that God has made. Born on May 28, 1952, in Roanoke, Virginia,...
Roger Meyer Shelor
Oct 29, 2012
Dr. Roger Meyer Shelor, age 60, died at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, on Monday, October 29, 2012 due to complications from cancer. Roger will be especially remembered for his strong faith, love of serving others, quick wit, compassionate teaching, and love of experiencing the world that God has made. Born on May 28, 1952, in Roanoke, Virginia, to...
Leoma Mae Hall
Oct 26, 2012
Leoma Mae Hall Leoma Mae Hall, 78, of Coolville, OH went to be with her Lord with her family surrounding her, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born May 23, 1934 in Reedsville, OH daughter of the late Paul and Martha Kibble Hauber. She was a homemaker who loved gardening, square dancing, playing cards, crafts and...
Brian Johnson
Oct 26, 2012
Brian Johnson Brian Keith Johnson, 41, of Pomeroy, OH passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, WV. He was born Dec. 14, 1970 in Parkersburg, WV son Carolyn Nutter Avery and the late George Johnson Jr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Anthony Johnson and Marena Johnson; 2 sisters, Lisa...
Joseph Stage
Oct 23, 2012
ATHENS - Joseph Elmer Stage, Sr., 65, of Wooster, formerly of Athens, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in Cleveland. Born December 14, 1946 in Athens, he was the son of the late Elmer and Gladys Norris Stage. He was a graduate of The Plains High School. He was formerly a maintenance mechanic for Fritz Wheaton and later was self...
Joseph Stage, Sr.
Oct 23, 2012
ATHENS – Joseph Elmer Stage, Sr., 65, of Wooster, formerly of Athens, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in Cleveland. Born December 14, 1946 in Athens, he was the son of the late Elmer and Gladys Norris Stage. He was a graduate of The Plains High School. He was formerly a maintenance mechanic for Fritz Wheaton and later was self employed...
Virginia Hedges
Oct 22, 2012
THE PLAINS — Virginia Lee Bell Hedges died peacefully holding the hands of her family at Hickory Creek Nursing Center on Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 at the age of 83. Born March 12, 1929, to Edith Rosamond Fout Bell and Eric Franklin Bell in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School, Class of 1947, a 1952 graduate...
Virginia Hedges
Oct 22, 2012
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><a name="OLE_LINK2">Virginia Lee Bell Hedges died peacefully holding the hands of her family at Hickory Creek Nursing Center on Wednesday, October 22, 2012 at the age of 83. Born March 12, 1929 to Edith Rosamond Fout Bell and Eric Franklin Bell in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School, Class of 1947, a...
Richard Boring
Oct 22, 2012
Richard Boring Richard Herbert Boring, 91, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Reedsville, Ohio, October 22, 2012. His children and wife lovingly surrounded him during his last days. The eldest son of Glen and Marie Boring, Richard was born August 21, 1921 and is preceded in death by his parents, baby son Michael and two brothers James...
Richard Weekley
Oct 21, 2012
Richard Weekley Richard A. Weekley, 68, of Coolville, OH died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, WV. He was born Sept. 7, 1944 son of the late Thayer and Lena Weekley. He married Rebecca Ellen Shults and she preceded him in death on Feb. 8, 1998. He is survived by 2 sons, Samuel Susan of Layman and...