Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Dorothy Ester Lambert Cominsky
May 11, 2024
Dorothy Ester Lambert Cominsky, 97, of Reedsville, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville.
Born December 23, 1926, in Tuppers Plains, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Howard Matlack and Velma Mae Swindler Matlack Cassidy. Dorothy attended Tuppers Plains Church of Christ and was employed as an office manager at a Ford...
James Mason Saltz
May 9, 2024
James Saltz
McArthur - James Mason Saltz, 54, of McArthur, died Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio
Born April 5, 1970, in Chillicothe, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clifford and Sharon Van Cooney Saltz. He was a graduate of Vinton County High School and worked for many years at All Power Equipment in Athens...
Shirley E. Johnson
May 3, 2024
Shirley Johnson
REEDSVILLE—Shirley E. Johnson, 77, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at her residence.
She was born July 4, 1946, daughter of the late Soleman Brent and Bonna Leep Exline. Shirley retired from Eastern High School, where she was a cook for 26 years. She was a member of the Reedsville United Methodist Church,...
Keith E. Hoyd
Apr 30, 2024
Keith E. Hoyd, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was 62 years old.Born on November 22, 1961, in Logan, Ohio, Keith was the son of the late Charles and Eileen Miller Hoyd. Throughout his life, Keith dedicated himself to the field of residential construction, specializing in hanging...
Alvin D. Williams
Apr 30, 2024
Alvin D. Williams, born on November 30, 1962 to the late Ruben and Kathleen Harbin Williams, in Cincinnati, Ohio, sadly passed away on April 30, 2024, at the age of 61 in New Marshfield, Ohio. Alvin was a kind-hearted man who always found joy in the company of his loved ones.He leaves behind his loving significant other, Frances Warren-Reed, and...
Glenna Grim
Apr 28, 2024
Glenna Grim
Athens-Glenna Yeager Grim, 94 of Athens passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning, April 28 at Kimes Convalescent Center.
Born June 21, 1929, in Pt. Pleasant, WV she was sixth of seven children of the late Curtis and Zora (DeWeese) Yeager.
Mrs. Grim was a 1947 graduate of Athens High School. She was employed by McBees, Dr. Goldsberry, and retired...
Brenda Ingraham
Apr 27, 2024
Brenda Ingraham
Athens - Brenda Ingraham, 78, of Athens, died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Kimes Rehabilitation Center in Athens, Ohio.
Born July 20, 1945 in Gallipolis, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Freind Whitney and Mary Olive Hill Ingraham. Brenda retired from Ohio University.
She is survived by one son, Byron (Sheila) Ingraham; two granddaughters, Julia and Emma and...
Dwayne B. Hysell
Apr 24, 2024
ATHENS – Dwayne B. Hysell, 54 of Athens, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, April 24, 2024 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital. Born June 5, 1969 in Nelsonville, he was the son of Rita J. Hall and the late Larry G. Hysell.
A 1987 graduate of Federal Hocking Schools, Dwayne went on to work for Kroger. For over 38 years he worked in...
Thomas M. Reasoner
Apr 22, 2024
The Plains - Thomas M. Reasoner, 43, of The Plains, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, April 22, 2024 at his home.
Born June 19, 1980 in Athens County, Ohio, he was the son of Dale Sr and Audrey France Minerd. Thomas attended Alexander High School and worked until the time of his passing as a painter. Thomas was an outdoorsman,...
Diana L. Frederick
Apr 21, 2024
CHESTER— Diana L. Frederick (72) of Chester, Ohio went to be with the lord on April 21st, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center while surrounded by fellow church members, loved ones and hospital staff in prayer. Diana was well known for her abiding faith for her lord and savor, Jesus Christ. She was a member of Bethel Community Church in...
Michael Kevin Dickey
Apr 21, 2024
VINCENT-- Michael Kevin Dickey, 58, formerly of Easton, PA, passed away on April 21, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He resided with his daughter, Lisa Marie, for the last three years in Vincent Ohio. He was born on March 12, 1966, in Phillipsburg, NJ, to the late Harry Dickey Sr. and Doris (Dalrymple) Dickey. He was also predeceased by a...
Audelle M. Deeter McCain
Apr 20, 2024
ST. CLAIRSVILLE—Audelle M. Deeter McCain, 87, of St. Clairsville, OH, got her wings, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her residence. She was born Sept. 13, 1936, in Racine, OH, daughter of the late George Glenn and Marie V. Elliott Roberts. Audelle is survived by a son, Bruce Deeter; 3 daughters, Belinda Craven (Ron) DeBoard, Beretta Smith and Benitta (John) Bartolin;...
Dorothy Hall
Apr 17, 2024
REEDSVILLE-- Dorothy D. Hall passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 96 years of age. Dorothy was born March 1,1928 on Forked Run before it was a state park.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hall; son, Gene (Jackie) Fields and daughter, Barbara (John) Hensley. Also, her father and mother, Charles and Elsie (Wilson) Crislip; Brothers, Bob, Dan,...
Larry W. Hughes
Apr 15, 2024
The Plains - Larry W. Hughes, 85, of The Plains, died Monday, April 15, 2024 at his residence.
Born November 16, 1938, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Higgins Hughes. Larry was a graduate of Athens High School and a United States Army Veteran. He was employed at McBees in Athens for many...
Harold B. Swisher
Apr 14, 2024
Harold B. Swisher, 97, of Athens, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born on May 8, 1926, in Guysville, Ohio, Harold was the son of the late Emmett and Nellie Barnhill Swisher. He was a 1944 graduate of Carthage-Troy High School. On May 15, 1950, he married his lifelong companion...
Jesse Curran Catania
Apr 14, 2024
ALBANY- Jesse Curran Catania, known to many as Jesse, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Athens, Ohio,at the age of 41. He was born on July 1, 1982, in San Francisco, and was a beloved son, brother and friend.
Jesse was a star in his own right; a champion for the underdog and a gatherer of lost souls....
Marthel Sue "Marty" Williams
Apr 10, 2024
COOLVILLE—Marthel Sue “Marty” Williams, 83, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her residence. She was born April 30, 1940, in Glouster, OH, daughter of the late Mavin and Hazel Winn Murphy. Marty was a member of the Amazing Grace Church and the Vanderhoof Jolly Workers. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ronnie Williams;...
Phyllis “Pauline” Autherson
Apr 10, 2024
Phyllis “Pauline” Autherson Racine - Phyllis “Pauline” Autherson, 93, of Racine, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in Rossville, Georgia. Born September 22, 1930 in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Evan and Mary Augusta Fox Will. Pauline worked at the Ben Franklin 5 and 10 for many years. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia (Les) Hayman;...
Gregory A. Canode
Apr 6, 2024
Gregory A. Canode, 64, of The Plains, died unexpectedly from a suspected heart attack while mowing his yard Saturday afternoon, April 6, 2024.
Born July 27, 1959, in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of Ann Wilber Canode and the late Harley Canode. Greg was a carpenter at The Ohio State University for over 15 years. He was a member...
Shirley L. Kyle
Apr 2, 2024
Shirley L. Kyle, 87 of Athens, passed away Tuesday evening, April 2, 2024 at her home. Born November 25, 1936 in Meigs County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Everett & Hazel Morris Meeks.
Shirley was a proud graduate of Shade High School class of 1954. She was an employee of F W Woolworth Co. and retired from...

