Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.

Freida Marie Kelly

Freida Marie Kelly

Oct 24, 2005

ATHENS -Freida Marie Kelly, 86, of Keedysville, MD., formerly of the ATHENS -rea, died Monday, October 24, 2005, at her home knowing the Lord and took her place in Heaven.Born October 31, 1918 in Mineral, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ernest R. and Ines Clara Brooks Ely.She was a homemaker and a member of Samples Manor Church...

Ray Nottingham

Ray Nottingham

Oct 12, 2005

  Ray Nottingham ATHENS - Grove Ray Nottingham, 42, of Logan, formerly of Athens, died Wednesday afternoon, October 12, 2005 at Ohio State University Hospital.Born July 10, 1963 in Athens, he was the son of the late Wanda Kay McDaniel Smith.He is survived by his sister, Anna (Kenny) Mash of The Plains; two nieces, Kassey and Savanna Mash of The Plains;...

Willard Rodgers

Willard Rodgers

Oct 8, 2005

   Willard Rodgers Jr. ATHENS - Willard William (Bill) Rodgers Jr., 68, of Athens, Ohio, formerly of Wheeling, WV., died Saturday evening, October 8, 2005 at his home surrounded by his family and friends, following a 5 year battle with cancer. He was born April 18, 1937 in Wheeling, WV., and was the son of the late Willard W. and Odna...

Robert McColley

Robert McColley

Oct 6, 2005

Robert McColleyGLOUSTER Robert Lee "Deaf Bob" McColley, 49, of Glouster, died Thursday morning, October 6, 2005 at Ohio State University Medical Center.Born March 12, 1956 in Columbus, he was the son of Arthur McColley of Glouster and the late Margaret Williams McCoulley.Besides his father he is survived by his sister, Brenda (Timothy) Hartley of Trimble; two nieces, Christina and Jennifer;...

Elizabeth Susan Conant

Elizabeth Susan Conant

Oct 4, 2005

align=center>Elizabeth Susan Conant THE PLAINS - Elizabeth Susan Conant, 89, of The Plains, died Tuesday morning, October 4, 2005 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center.Born on October 18, 1915 in Struthers, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Eva and William Johnson.Mrs. Conant was a member of Youngstown Gibson Heights Presbyterian Church and attended The Plains United Methodist Church. She...

John Nogrady

John Nogrady

Sep 28, 2005

 ATHENS - John Gregory "Greg" Nogrady, 46 of Columbus, formerly of Athens, beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 28, 2005. He was born at Mt. St. Marychr(39)s Hospital in Nelsonville, Ohio on October 19, 1958, and was the first child of the late John Nogrady and Judith Snyder Nogrady.Greg was a 1977 graduate of ATHENS High School...

Ethel S. Hall

Ethel S. Hall

Sep 26, 2005

ATHENS -Ethel S. Hall, 97, of ATHENS died Monday morning, September 26, 2005 at Russellchr(39)s Nursing Home. She was born December 23, 1907 in Haydenville, and was the daughter of the late Flavious and Margaret Meade Saunders.After graduating from Mount Carmel Nursing School, she was a home health care nurse for most of her life.She is survived by several nieces...

Mary M. Frost

Mary M. Frost

Sep 10, 2005

 ATHENS - Mary M. Frost, 69, of The Plains, died Saturday morning, September 10, 2005 at her home.She was born February 26, 1936 in The Plains and was the daughter of the late Pearl O. and Margretta Bishop Phillips.She was a lifetime member of the Jacksonville VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was a former employee at the OU Inn with 23...

Harry S. Wright

Harry S. Wright

Sep 7, 2005

 ATHENS - Harry Shirley Wright, 84, of South Canaan Road, Athens, died Wednesday evening, September 7, 2005 at his home.He was born November 18, 1920 in Canaanville, and was the son of the late Ralph Gilbert and Clara Shirley Wright.He was a graduate of Rome-Canaan High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, serving in the Phillipines and...

Harold L. Sycks

Harold L. Sycks

Sep 1, 2005

ATHENS - Harold L. Sycks, 92, of Athens, died early Thursday morning, September 1, 2005 at Ochr(39)Bleness Memorial Hospital. He was born January 17, 1913 in Coshocton, Ohio and was the son of the late Edward and Florence Hall Sycks. He was a member of the Poston United Methodist Church. He is survived by three children, Juanita (Willard) Coon of...

Lawrence Bethscheider

Lawrence Bethscheider

Sep 1, 2005

align=center> Lawrence A. BethscheiderATHENS - Lawrence A. Bethscheider, 61, of ATHENS died Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Ochr(39)Bleness Memorial Hospital.He was born December 14, 1943 in Hebron, Nebraska and was the son of the late Gene and Goldie Bethscheider.He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Bethscheider of Athens; four sons, David Bethscheider, Brian Bethscheider, K.C. Bethsceider, all of Athens, and...

Sandra Shrieves

Sandra Shrieves

Aug 29, 2005

align=center>  ATHENS - Sandra K. Shrieves, 61 of The Plains, died Monday morning, August 29, 2005 at her home. She was born October 20, 1943 in Athens, daughter of the 1ateJohn W. and Mildred Gulley Grubb. Sandra worked from 1963 to 1999 in a number of places including, ATHENS -ffice Supply, McLain Plumbing, H & R Block, the Bureau of...

Ruth Hartley Day Woodworth

Ruth Hartley Day Woodworth

Aug 28, 2005

ATHENS - Ruth Hartley Day Woodworth, 84, of Peoria, AZ., formerly of Athens, died August 28, 2005.She was born December 17, 1920 in ATHENS county, and was the daughter of the late Nick and Frieda  Turner Hartley.She was the widow of the late Dr. Phillip J. Woodworth and also employed for him with over 40 years of service.She is survived...

Bettie L. Stone

Bettie L. Stone

Aug 26, 2005

 ATHENS - Bettie L. Stone, 95, of ATHENS died Thursday, August 25, 2005 at The Lindley Inn.She was born August 18, 1910 in Huntington, WV. To the late Charles and Vesta Bean Beverage. She was a beloved mother and grandmother, filled all of our lives with great joy, and will be missed very much.She is survived by a daughter, Dottie...

Everett Barnhart

Everett Barnhart

Aug 17, 2005

ATHENS -Everett E. Barnhart, 94 of ATHENS died early Wednesday morning, August 17, 2005, at Logan Healthcare Center.He was born September 1, 1910 in ATHENS and was the son of the late John R. and Nellie M. Rhodehaver Barnhart. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II. Services will be Friday at 11 AM at Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home...

Donald L. Baker

Donald L. Baker

Aug 6, 2005

Donald L. BakerDonald L. Baker died August 6, 2005 at the Kimes Nursing and Convalescence Center in Athens, Ohio. He was 90 years old. He lived and worked for most of his life in the Cleveland, Ohio area. For 30 years he was with the former Lindsey Wire Weaving Company where he became Corporate Secretary and Industrial Relations Manager. He...

Loretta Maxine Lyons

Loretta Maxine Lyons

Jul 25, 2005

 CHAUNCEY - Loretta Maxine Lyons, 63, of  Chauncey, died Monday, July 25, 2005 at her home. She was born August 3, 1941 in Canton to the late Russell and Mary Phillips Adams. She was retired from Ochr(39)Bleness Memorial Hospital, a member of the ATHENS -oat and Ski Club and ATHENS -mblem Club. She is survived by her husband, James L....

Brian N. Cunningham

Brian N. Cunningham

Jul 25, 2005

  ATHENS - Brian N. Cunningham, 17, of ATHENS died Monday, July 25, 2005 due to injuries received in an automobile accident.He was born October 4, 1987 in ATHENS -o Edgar "Mick" and Betty Whittaker Cunningham.He attended Federal Hocking High School, where he was a member of the FFA, the football team, and the soccer team. He was president of the...

Stephen Miller

Stephen Miller

Jul 23, 2005

 ATHENS - Stephen H. Miller, 62, died Saturday in ATHENS -fter a long battle with cancer.For 17 years, Miller headed operations of The Associated Press in Germany and central Europe during the fall of communism and the Balkan wars.He joined the AP in Columbus, OH, in 1966 and was named foreign correspondent in Berlin in 1977. After holding senior positions...

Mike Brozak

Mike Brozak

Jul 15, 2005

  Mike Brozak NEW ENGLAND - Mike Brozak, 78, of NEW ENGLAND died Friday, July 15, 2005 at his home.He was born September 13, 1926 in Cherry Valley, PA. and was the son of the late Andy and Mary Lesko Brozak.Mike served in the Army during WWII, and was stationed in the Philippines. He was a heavy equipment operator and a...