Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Christine Lyons
Mar 12, 2023
COOLVILLE-- Christine Lyons, 87, died just before midnight Sunday March 12, 2023, at the family home in Torch, Ohio with her four children by her side. She was born in Ritchie County W.Va., the youngest child of William and Mae Fortney. She is survived by her children Tina (Earnie) Dotson, Mark (Terry) Lyons, Robin (Mike Balzano) Lyons, and Penny (Jeff)...
Marc Andrew Snyder
Mar 10, 2023
Marc Andrew Snyder, 49 of Athens, passed away peacefully Friday, March 10, 2023 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital surrounded by family, one day short of his 50th birthday. Born March 11, 1973 in Athens, he was the son of Frances Elaine Miller Snyder and the late Dr. Larry Eugene Snyder, January 21, 2023.
He was a 1995 graduate of Beacon School...
Bonnie Adams
Mar 7, 2023
Bonnie Adams REEDSVILLE—Bonnie Adams, 79, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 11, 1943, in Lodi, OH, daughter of the late Theodore and Zela Hall Riggs . Bonnie is survived by a son, Charles and Cathy Adams; daughter, Delores Adams and Paul Richards; 3 grandchildren, Jason, Jessica and Sara; 2...
Jared Michael Ryder
Mar 1, 2023
Jared Michael Ryder, 48 of New Marshfield, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by family while under hospice care. Born July 21, 1974 in Athens, he was the son of James Michael "Jim" and Carla Rae Allbaugh Ryder.
He was a 1992 graduate of Alexander High School then went to serve in the United...
James Harbor
Mar 1, 2023
POMEROY—James Harbor, 77, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at his residence. He was born Dec. 14, 1945, in Midkiff, WV, son of the late Beauford and Polly Queen Harbor. James was a Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War and was a retired truck driver, having driven over a million miles. He is survived by 5 daughters,...
Clara Burrough
Feb 25, 2023
COOLVILLE—Clara Burrough, 80, of Coolville, OH, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at her residence. She was born Jan. 21, 1943, in Kingwood, WV, daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie Bevan Fitchett. Clara is survived by her husband Lynn Burrough; daughter, Felicia Mettler; 2 sons, Doug Burrough and Joseph Palmer; 3 grandchildren, Kolt Miller, Alexus Mettler and Autumn Mettler...
Wade Spears
Feb 23, 2023
Wade Spears COOLVILLE—Wade Spears, 89, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville. He was born March 2, 1933, in Long Branch, KY, son of the late Golden and Virginia Evans Spears. Wade is survived by his wife of 20 years, Nola Myers Spears; children, Donna, Marlene, Lilly and Patricia; 2 stepsons, David...
Scott Edward Peterson
Feb 22, 2023
Scott Edward Peterson Rutland - Scott Edward Peterson, 46, of Rutland, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Born April 4, 1976 in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of Linda Peterson and the late David Peterson. Scott was a 1994 graduate of Meigs High School. He is survived by his mother Linda Peterson; three sons, Weston Kelly, Brandon Peterson and...
Barbara Bissell
Feb 21, 2023
TUPPERS PLAINS - Barbara Jane (Spurlock) Bissell, loving mother and wife, 74, left this world to be with the Lord in Glory on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a strong nine-year fight against cancer. She was born on October 5, 1948 in Milton WV to the late Voyd and Inez Harper Spurlock. Prior to Retirement, Barbara...
Leroy Burchwell
Feb 20, 2023
Leroy Burchwell COOLVILLE—Leroy Burchwell, age 79, of Coolville, Ohio, passed away at his home on Feb. 20, 2023. He was born Oct. 24, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin E. and Zelda (Ferguson) Burchwell; sister, Jeannie Harrison, nephew, Martin E. Harrison, mother-in-law, Susie Meredith, brother-in-law, Paul Bolin and sister-in-law, Linda DeGregory. He was a Construction Superintendent...
Walter Alan Boggs
Feb 15, 2023
Walter Boggs Coolville, OH--Walter Alan Boggs passed away at Rockland Ridge Nursing Home, Belpre, OH on February 15th, 2023. He was born July 2nd,1936 at Big Otter, West Virginia, son of Walter and Minnie Delaney Boggs. He was a member of Vanderhoof Baptist Church, Coolville, OH where he served as Deacon for many years, as well as Sunday School 5th...
David “Dave” Coon
Feb 14, 2023
David “Dave” Coon, age 70, of The Plains, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Dave is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Debbie Deeter; his daughter, Jodie and son-in-law, Bart Lewis, beloved brothers, Larry (Maureen) Coon, Chris (Lisa) Coon, foster sister Judy (Archie) Stanley, and so many more extended family and friends.
Dave was a 1970 graduate...
Claudette Hunter
Feb 13, 2023
Claudette Hunter, 83 of Athens, passed away peacefully Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, surrounded by her beloved family. Born October 24, 1939 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Britton and Kathryn Lewis. She was loved by everyone, always smiling and able to strike up a conversation with anyone. She loved baking,...
Cheryl Ann Miller-Stalnaker
Feb 12, 2023
Cheryl Ann Miller-Stalnaker LONG BOTTOM—Cheryl Ann Miller-Stalnaker, 66, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at her residence. She was born Nov. 4, 1956, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Hezekiah and Norma Jean Martin Miller. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Timothy Stalnaker; son, Chad and Olivia Griffith; 2 daughters, Heather and Joe Palmer and...
Patricia Mae Stanley
Feb 10, 2023
Patricia Mae Robinson Stanley died Friday, February 10, 2023 at the age of 92. Born February 16, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Francis C. Robinson and Mary G. Gose.
Patricia was raised in Athens, Ohio and a graduate of Chauncey Dover High School. She married James R. Stanley October 8, 1951 and resided in...
Sondra "Sandy" Brozak
Feb 9, 2023
Sandy Brozak, 82, previously of the Stewart area and most recently of The Plains passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb 9 after a brief stay at Hickory Creek. Born May 3, 1940, in Dover, Ohio, she was the daughter of Ed and Irma Price. She had been married to the late Charles Brozak for 52 years.
Sandy worked for many years...
Neal Perry
Feb 8, 2023
Harold Neal Perry, 66 of Nelsonville, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his home. Born April 6, 1956 in Athens, he was the son of the late Harold and Ruth Knowlton Perry. Neal was an 18-year Army Veteran who served in Desert Storm as well as doing two tours in Korea earning the rank of Sargent E7. After separation from...
Rosa Barringer
Feb 8, 2023
Rosa Barringer BELPRE—Rosa Barringer, 63, of Marietta, OH, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 6, 1959, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothy Donohoe Barringer. Rosa is survived by 2 daughters, Kelly and Sara (Shawn) Erb; 2 sons, Jonathan Cook and Herman “Rob” Cline; 7 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; 2...
Ada Haines
Feb 6, 2023
Ada L. "Cat" Haines, 63 of Athens, passed away at her home on Monday, February 6, 2023. Born January 2, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Delbert Karnes, Sr. and Judy (Bill) Riley.
She is survived by her son, Daniel; daughter, Julie; several grandchildren; siblings, Debbie Karnes of Athens, Sherrie (Tommy) Riley of Athens, Billy (Sherry) Riley of...
Nancy H. Rue
Feb 4, 2023
Nancy H. Rue, 76, of Athens, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born in Canton, Ohio, on June 14, 1946, the daughter of Marian P. and W. Donald Huffman. She grew up in northeastern Ohio, but spent her adult life in Athens. She graduated from the College...
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