Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Johnny L. Clem
Jun 3, 2021
Vienna - Johnny L. Clem, 71, formerly of Coolville, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born August 16, 1949 in Hockingport, Ohio, he was the son of the late Carl and Mildred Putman Clem. Johnny was a United States Army Veteran from the Vietnam era. Johnny is survived by his wife of 47 years...
Roger Finnearty
May 31, 2021
ATHENS – Roger Finnearty, 74 of Athens, Ohio passed away at his home on May 31st, 2021. He was born on December 30th, 1946 in Athens, Ohio to the parents of John F. and Effie L. (Bescoe) Finnearty.
Roger was a 1964 graduate of Logan High School, a United States Marine Corps sergeant and Vietnam War Veteran, and coal miner...
William Starling Massar
May 31, 2021
Starling Massar William Starling Massar, 87, of East Meigs passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side after a lingering battle of Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on Dec. 27, 1933 at the home of his late Aunt Leone (Smith) and Uncle Oscar Babcock, Long Bottom, Ohio. He graduated from Chester High School,...
Oaklee Allan Grueser
May 27, 2021
REEDSVILLE - Oaklee Allan Grueser, two of Reedsville, earned his angel wings on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus surrounded by his loving family.
Oaklee was born September 13, 2018 in Columbus to parents Suzanne Grueser and Cory Freeman of Dexter.
Oaklee was a firecracker. He smiled and laughed his 32 months here on...
Barbara Oldham
May 23, 2021
Barbara Oldham COOLVILLE—Barbara Oldham, 67, of Coolville, OH, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at her residence. She was born Nov. 4, 1953 in Coolville, OH, daughter of the late Elmer and Audra Frame Crites. Barbara is survived by a daughter, Jessica and Jesse Nelson; son, Anthony and Kimberly Crites; 8 grandchildren, Devin, Camron, Cole, Dominic, Taylor, William, Allison and...
William Richard Kinzler
May 22, 2021
William Richard Kinzler GUYSVILLE—William Richard Kinzler, 78, of Guysville, Ohio, formerly of Davenport, IA, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, West Virginia. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the Runge Mortuary, The service will be at 12:00 P.M. Saturday om the Runge Chapel with burial to...
Patricia Lou McLaughlin
May 21, 2021
Deeply beloved and cherished by family and friends, Patricia Lou (Shrieves) McLaughlin, 84 years old, died on Friday, May 21, 2021, after an unexpected illness.
Patricia was born in The Plains, Ohio on June 15, 1936. She was the fourth child of Lela Pearl (Potts Coon) and Orley Hubert Shrieves, who lived and raised their family on a small farm...
Helena Persinger
May 20, 2021
Helena Persinger COOLVILLE—Helena Persinger, 92, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Arcadia Nursing Center. She was born July 25, 1928 in Reedsville, OH, daughter of the late Charles D. and Eva M. Randolph Rood. Helena is survived by a daughter, Sharon and Richard Smith; 3 grandchildren, Tim, Teresa and Tanya; 6 great-grandchildren, Miranda, Mary, Amanda, Natasha,...
Diane Lynn Ferguson
May 19, 2021
ATHENS - Diane Lynn Ferguson, 59 of Athens, Ohio passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 19th, 2021. She was born on August 23rd 1961 in Nelsonville, Ohio to the parents of Edith Grace “Norleen” and Paul Powell.
Diane was beloved by her family, friends and coworkers at O'bleness Hospital where she worked for 33...
Norman L. Price Jr
May 14, 2021
Norman L. Price JR Pomeroy- Norman L. Price, Jr. was born September 7, 1941 and was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born in Pomeroy, Ohio, to Marjorie Miller Price and Norman L. Price, Sr. Norman was preceded in death by his parents Floyd Burney,Sr, aunts Jewel Welch, Mary Alice Williams, Doris...
Dennis Saelens
May 11, 2021
Dennis Saelens Middleport - Dennis Saelens, 77, of Middleport, well known businessman passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Dennis was born on May 2, 1944 in Moline, Illinois, son of the late Adolph and Loretta McKevitt. He graduated from Middleport High School in 1962 and continued his education by earning a Bachelors Degree of...
Marilyn Hannum
May 10, 2021
Marilyn Hannum LONG BOTTOM—Marilyn V. Hannum, 89, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 9, 1932 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Fritz William and Edna Johnson McCray. Marilyn was an active member of the Hickory Hills Church of Christ, where she was a Bible Teacher. She was also...
Doretta Mae Brown
May 10, 2021
Doretta Mae Brown LONG BOTTOM—Doretta Mae Brown, 87, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born Jan. 26, 1934, in Coolville, OH, daughter of the late Ray and Bernice Reed Barber. Doretta is survived by 3 sisters, Carolyn Sue Morris, Shirley (Frank) Wells and Debra (William) Channels; niece, who was her caregiver,...
Bryan B. Witham
May 7, 2021
THE PLAINS – Bryan B. Witham, 52, of The Plains, died Friday morning, May 7, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital.
Born March 16, 1969 in Columbus, he was the son of Ronald (Kay) Witham and the late Barbara Moe Witham.
He was a 1987 graduate of Athens High School, a US Navy Veteran and employed at Ohio University with...
Rose M. Grueser
May 7, 2021
SHADE – Rose M Grueser, 83, of Shade, died Friday Morning, May 7, 2021 at Close to Home in Albany.
Born June 28, 1937 in Athens County, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Mary Doane Ackley.
She was a graduate of Shade High School and retired from Athens Mental Health Center. She also was a farmer all...
Carl L. Whalen, Sr.
May 6, 2021
NEW PLYMOUTH – Carl L. Whalen, Sr., 80, of New Plymouth, formerly of the Columbus area, died Thursday morning, May 6, 2021 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.
Born April 3, 1941 in Columbus, he was one of five siblings, Sonny, Carol, Allen , and Tommy to the late Richard and Nellie Duffy Whalen.
He was a graduate of New...
William Amos
May 5, 2021
William Amos POMEROY—William Amos, 73, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Camden-Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV. He was born Oct. 27, 1947 in Parkersburg, WV, son of Retha Moncrief Amos and the late Leonard Amos. William was a U.S. Navy Submarine Veteran of the Vietnam War and was retired from Shell Chemical in Belpre, where...
Pauley S. Forsyth
May 2, 2021
CHAUNCEY – Pauley S. Forsyth, 66, of Chauncey, died Sunday afternoon, May 2, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born May 24, 1954 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Maywood J Smith and the late N. Pauline Warren Smith.
She retired from Athens City School District after 28 years of service...
Florence Ann Spencer
May 2, 2021
Florence Spencer COOLVILLE—Florence Ann Spencer, 84, of Coolville, OH, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville. She was born April 28, 1937 in Grantsville, WV, daughter of the late Dinsmore and Eleanor Sturm Boyles. Florence was a member of the Alfred United Methodist Church, where she played the piano. She is survived by 2 sons,...
Mildred Mcclanahan
May 2, 2021
Mildred Mcclanahan LONG BOTTOM—Mildred Leslie (Wells) Mcclanahan, age 57 of Long Bottom, OH, went to be with her Lord on May 2nd, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She attended the Freewill Gospel Church in Long Bottom. She is survived by her husband, Shelby “Buddy” Mcclanahan; her daughter, Rebecca Nutter and grandson, Willy Nutter; 4 brothers, Ralph (Diann)...
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