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

Earl V. Dillon

Earl V. Dillon

Dec 6, 2023

Earl Dillon REEDSVILLE—Earl V. Dillon, 79, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born Dec. 12, 1943, in Salem, OH, son of the late Pearl and Gladys Johnson Dillon. Earl attended Vanderhoof Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver. He was a loving husband, dad and grandpa. He...

Donald E. Grimm

Donald E. Grimm

Dec 6, 2023

Donald Grimm VINCENT—Donald E. Grimm, 88, of Vincent, OH, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Belpre Landing in Belpre, OH. He was born Nov 7, 1935, in Mineral Wells, WV, son of the late Wesley and Beulah Deem Grimm. He retired from Belpre Vault Company and worked at Thomas Brothers Service Station in Rockland. Donald is survived by a...

Wanda Fay Jarvis

Wanda Fay Jarvis

Dec 1, 2023

Wanda Fay Jarvis

 

     Stewart - Wanda Fay Jarvis, 78, of Stewart, passed away on December 1, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

     Born September 14, 1945, in Wheelersburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Doris Morrison Stone.  Wanda retired from the Sears Distribution Center in Columbus, Ohio.  She loved classic country, bluegrass...

Bertha Gibson

Bertha Gibson

Nov 30, 2023

Bertha Gibson

 

     Athens - Bertha Gibson, 93, of Athens, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Kime’s Rehabilitation Center in Athens.     Born May 2, 1930, in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Murl “Bud” and Margaret “Peg” Williams Douglas.      Bertha is survived by one son, Mark (Lorraine) Gibson; one daughter, Gay Gibson; three grandchildren, George Gibson,...

Donna Coleman

Donna Coleman

Nov 29, 2023

Donna Coleman COOLVILLE—Donna J. Coleman, 70, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born June 7, 1953, in Columbus, OH, daughter of the late James R. and Suzanna McGarvey Davis. Donna is survived by a son, Shaun and Michelle Coleman; 4 grandchildren, Brandon and Morgan Coleman, Austin Coleman, Amber Holland and Eryck Coleman;...

Geraldine "Jerri" Rosson

Geraldine "Jerri" Rosson

Nov 27, 2023

Geraldine “Jerri” Rosson

 

     Athens - Geraldine “Jerri” Rosson, 70, of Athens, died Monday, November 27, 2023, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.

     Born March 18, 1953, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of Betty Cochran Hixson and the late Lewis Hixson. Jerri was creative and had many talents. She had a deep love for her family and her...

Betty L. Wallace

Betty L. Wallace

Nov 27, 2023

Betty Wallace BELPRE—Betty L. Wallace, 94, of Belpre, OH, passed away Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 2, 1929, in Reedsville, OH, daughter of the late Harley William and Ona Vera Torrence Larkins. Betty is survived by 2 daughters, Eva Wallace of Belpre, OH and Avis (Steve) Mounts of Little Hocking, OH; 5 grandchildren,...

Julia Ellen LaFrinere

Julia Ellen LaFrinere

Nov 26, 2023

Julia Ellen (Julie) LaFrinere

 

     Athens - Julie LaFrinere, 93, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at The Lindley Inn, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 4, 1930, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Lesko Brozak.

     Julie dedicated her life to caring for others, first as an OB nurse's...

Kenneth "Jared" Meeks

Kenneth "Jared" Meeks

Nov 23, 2023

Kenneth “Jared” Meeks

 

   We are broken-hearted to announce that Kenneth “Jared” Meeks passed away in a fire on Rainbow Lake Road on Thanksgiving morning at the age of 41.  A lifelong resident of Lodi Township in Athens County, he was born on January 11, 1982.  

     He is survived by his parents, Kenneth L. and Rhonda Meeks of Shade,...

Vicki Lynn Brown

Vicki Lynn Brown

Nov 23, 2023

ATHENS - Vicki Lynn Brown, 49, of Athens, died unexpectedly in a house fire on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her residence.

Born August 7, 1974, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Mary Brown.  Vicki was a 1992 graduate of Athens High School.  She was most recently employed at the Hampton Inn in Athens.  She had...

Naiomary Bellelynn Brown

Naiomary Bellelynn Brown

Nov 23, 2023

ATHENS - Naiomary Bellelynn Brown, 1 year old of Athens, died unexpectedly in a house fire on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her residence. Born May 1, 2022, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Katelin Jettibelle Brown. 

Naiomary is survived by her grandfather, Calvin Donohue; one uncle, Kevin Brown (Montana Hunter) and one aunt, Kayla...

Eaiden Wayne Brown

Eaiden Wayne Brown

Nov 23, 2023

ATHENS - Eaiden Wayne Brown, 4 years old of Athens, died unexpectedly in a house fire on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at his residence. Born October 30, 2019, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of Kayla Lynn Brown. 

Eaiden is survived by his grandfather, Calvin Donohue; one uncle, Kevin Brown (Montana Hunter). 

Also passing away in the...

Katelin Jettibelle Brown

Katelin Jettibelle Brown

Nov 23, 2023

ATHENS - Katelin Jettibelle Brown, 26, of Athens, died unexpectedly in a house fire on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her residence.

Born August 1, 1997, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of Calvin Donohue and the late Vicki Brown.  Katelin was a 2011 graduate of Alexander High School.  She worked at the Super 8 Motel in Athens, was...

Gayle M. Salyer

Gayle M. Salyer

Nov 22, 2023

Gayle M. Salyer, 92, of the Shade area, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. Born in 1931 in Summit County, Ohio, he was the son of the late J. Gayle and Roxie Markland Salyer. He was raised in the Barberton area and after high school he attended the University of Kentucky for two years...

Jeffery Matthew Gura

Jeffery Matthew Gura

Nov 19, 2023

Roseville - Jeffery Matthew Gura, 65, formerly of Millfield and Athens, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, November 19, 2023, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born December 13, 1957, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Francis and Adeline (Kim) Gura.  Jeff was a 1976 graduate of Athens High School and a member of the Athens Elks...

Roy Lee Reed

Roy Lee Reed

Nov 19, 2023

Roy Lee Reed REEDSVILLE—Roy Lee Reed, 82, of Reedsville, OH, passed away at his home on November 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. Roy was born July 6, 1941, to the late Francis and Geneva (Mosser) Reed. Roy worked for Ames Local 2997 Plant 2 for 34 years. He served in the Army for 6 years and loved to share...

Brenda L. Tonkin

Brenda L. Tonkin

Nov 19, 2023

Brenda L. Tonkin COOLVILLE—Brenda L. Tonkin, 60, of Coolville, OH, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH. She was born Sept. 12, 1963, in Erbacon, WV, daughter of the late Fred and Rebecca Dillon Carpenter. Brenda is survived by a daughter, Kalya and Tim Patterson; son, Charles and Jennifer Tonkin; 2 grandsons, Lane and...

James W. Frost

James W. Frost

Nov 18, 2023

ATHENS—James W. Frost, 83, of Athens, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Highland Oaks Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in McConnelsville, Ohio.  He was born February 14, 1940, in Athens, Ohio.  He graduated from Albany High School Class of 1958.  For many years he worked in the Parts and Service Department at several automobile dealerships in Athens.  He...

Timothy Anthony

Timothy Anthony

Nov 18, 2023

Timothy Anthony PARKERSBURG—Timothy Anthony, 61, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born Feb. 7, 1962, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Luther and Vera Belle Anthony. Timothy was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School and retired as a Sales Associate from Southside Walmart with 20 years of service. He played...

Teresa Lehman

Teresa Lehman

Nov 18, 2023

Teresa Lehman THE PLAINS—Teresa Lehman, 62, of The Plains, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Hickory Creek of Athens, surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 1, 1961, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of Kermit Ruble and the late Janet Sue Roberts Hatfield. Teresa is survived by her father, Kermit and Linda Ruble; daughter, Meggan Lanham; son, Chase...

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