Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Charles Colton "Chuck" Malone
Nov 4, 2024
Charles Colton "Chuck" Malone, 61 of Athens, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Born March 20, 1963 in Athens, he was the son of the late Colton Malone and Barbara Wheaton Malone.
A 1981 graduate of Athens High School, Chuck went on to work in construction. He specialized in roofing and completed many...
Darren Anthony Shields
Oct 31, 2024
Darren Shields, beloved son, friend, and community member, passed away on October 31, 2024, at the age of 29. Darren was a rare soul, remembered and cherished by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. With a smile that could light up any room, he made people laugh, feel welcome, and inspired by his kindness and integrity. Darren had...
Barbara Ghazalah
Oct 30, 2024
Barbara was born the 17th day in June of 1935, in Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital—carrying on what would become a family tradition, as sister Marjorie, niece Michelle, and nephews Dev and Roy would all be born in the same hospital. The second daughter of Lyle and Hazel Rohne, she spent her early years moving between her mother's hometown of Seattle and...
Keith E. Jeffers
Oct 30, 2024
Keith E. Jeffers, 75 of Athens, formerly of New Marshfield, passed away on October 30, 2024 at Beasley Mills Apartment Complex in Athens. Born March 13, 1949 in Athens, he was the son of the late Mary Margaret Jeffers Crow.
Keith was a very huge sports fan and loved watching any & all kinds of sports, especially football. His favorite teams...
Carrie Mae Dowler
Oct 25, 2024
Miamisburg, formerly of Athens- Carrie Mae Dowler, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 25th, 2024, at Kettering Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old.
Born on October 6th, 1942, in Athens, Ohio, to the late Clarence Riley Sr. and Evelyn June Mace Riley, Carrie graduated from The Plains High School in 1960. She went...
Kequn Li
Oct 23, 2024
Kequn Li
Athens - Kequn Li, 103, of Athens, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Kimes Convalescent Center in Athens.
Born in Huaide, Jilin, China, he was the son of the late Songlin Li and Wenzhen Guo. Due to the Japanese occupation of his home province during World War II, Kequn fled south with his school as...
Ellen Potter
Oct 15, 2024
Ellen Bulla Potter
September 30, 1931-October 15, 2024
Mrs. Ellen Bulla Potter previously of Sanford, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home in Guysville, Ohio surrounded by family.
She was born September 30th,1931 in Vander, Cumberland County, North Carolina to Yandell and Violett Bulla.
Ellen completed her schooling at Wingate College and went on to be a secretary at Fort Bragg, where she met...
Dennis G. Burrelli
Oct 7, 2024
Dennis Burrelli
TUPPERS PLAINS—Dennis G. Burrelli, 79, of Tuppers Plains, OH, passed away Monday, Oct 7, 2024, at his residence.
He was born March 23, 1945, in Braddock, PA, son of the late David and Margaret Calderelli Burrelli. Dennis was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a self-employed construction contractor
Dennis is survived by his wife of 61 years, Linda Powell Burrelli; 2 sons,...
Mary Dailey
Oct 4, 2024
Mary Dailey
COOLVILLE—Mary Dailey, 64, of Coolville, OH, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 18, 1960, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late John and Mary Ford Coen. Mary was the Secretary and Treasurer for the Coolville Vol. Fire Department since 2003 and a lifelong member of the Hockingport United Methodist Church, where she...
Rose Ann Kittle
Oct 3, 2024
Rose Ann Kittle, 75, of Athens, passed away early Thursday morning, October 3, 2024 at Riverside Hospital with family by her side. Born October 20, 1948 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Dale E. Thompson and Thelma Irene Lowe Barnhart.
A graduate of Athens High School, Rose led a life with many hobbies and interests. She spent some...
Ronald Lee Miller
Oct 2, 2024
Ronald Lee Miller
Athens - Ronald Lee Miller, 76, of Athens, died Wednesday, October, 2, 2024 at Legacy of Hillsboro.
Born August 6, 1948, in Prosperity, WV, he was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Miller. Ron was a 1966 graduate of Rome Canaan High School and a United States Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. He retired from Martin Marietta....
Opal Eugenia Ronk
Sep 26, 2024
Opal Eugenia Ronk, 93 of Guysville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 26, 2024 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Born Mach 12, 1931 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Everrettt and Edna Mae Sanborne King.
A graduate of Shade High School, Opal led her life with many hobbies and passions. She was a simple woman who...
James Arnold Bernard
Sep 26, 2024
James Bernard
Oct. 31, 1942 – September 26, 2024
REEDSVILLE—James Arnold Bernard, 81, of Reedsville, OH, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sept. 26, 2024, surrounded by his family.
He loved the outdoors—hunting, fishing and woodworking. After retiring from GTE, he was a self-employed contractor and handyman. He served in the U.S. Air Force, was a member of...
Alfred Philip "Al" Oppermann
Sep 22, 2024
Beloved friend, sports enthusiast, and devoted individual, Alfred Philip Oppermann passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024 leaving behind cherished memories of a life well-lived. A lifelong fan of the Detroit Lions and Red Wings, Al‘s passion for sports was only surpassed by his love for biking and the open road, where he found peace and adventure.
Al‘s deep faith...
Bradley Daniel Metts
Sep 21, 2024
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, Bradley Daniel Metts of Athens, beloved son, brother, grandson and friend, gained his wings with his dad by his side at his home. Bradley was born September 16, 2004, at O'Bleness Hospital in Athens, Ohio, to Danny Metts and Nikki Rosser Metts.
Bradley was an inspiration to many. He was a model of perseverance and courage...
Levoy Lee Beckett
Sep 20, 2024
LeVoy “Lee” Quintier Beckett, went to her heavenly home on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born August 19, 1931, in Ury, West Virginia to the late Frederick and Versa (Hall) Quintier. In addition to her parents, Lee is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Edward R. Beckett, Jr., brother-in-law, Sam Sirianni, sister-in-law, Pam Quintier, and...
Samuel Thomas Bennett, Sr.
Sep 18, 2024
Samuel Thomas Bennett, Sr. of Athens, born March 28, 1941, died September 18, 2024 at the age of 83 after a short battle with lung cancer.
Sam, known to most as Pap, was a huge supporter of Alexander Spartan Athletics, Ohio State football and the Cincinnati Bengals. Go Joe! His many hobbies included hunting, fishing, and spending time with all of...
Timmy Wayne Reed
Sep 18, 2024
Timmy Wayne Reed, 62 of Millfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his home. Born May 27, 1962 in Athens, he was the son of the late Richard Monroe and Thelma Jean Rutter Reed.
Timmy was a jack-of-all trades, with experience working in construction, on egg farms, and excavating. He loved to help others and would do anything to...
Darlene "Dolly" Reed
Sep 16, 2024
Darlene “Dolly” Reed
REEDSVILLE—Darlene “Dolly” Reed, 89, of Reedsville, OH, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at the Parkersburg Care Center.
She was born Aug. 3, 1935, in Reedsville, OH, daughter of the late Claude and Gladys Rockhold Smith. Dolly was a member of the Faith Full Gospel Church for 35 years, the former owner of Dolly’s...
Sandra Melott
Sep 16, 2024
Pomeroy - Sandra Melott, 66, of Pomeroy, died Monday, September 16, 2024 at Edgewood Manor in Lucasville, Ohio.
Born April 30, 1958 in Salem City, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer Logan and Lucille Tyson Shirey.
Sandra is survived by one daughter, Crystal (Robert) Erickson; two sons, Timothy Coleman and Jamie (Joanne) Coleman; eleven grandchildren, Cody, Ella, Isaiah, Katie, Josiah,...
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