Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
George O Whitesel
Jul 27, 2017
ATHENS—George O. Whitesel, 93, of Athens, died early Thursday morning, July 27, 2017, at The Laurels of Athens. Born March 26, 1924 in Glenville, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Ola Everett and Eva Norris Whitesel. George served in World War II, serving in the Quarter Master Battalion at Camp Young, California from which he was honorably...
Mary Louise Burgess
Jul 25, 2017
THE PLAINS – Mary Louise Burgess, 70, of The Plains, died Tuesday afternoon, July 25, 2017 at her home. Born November 16, 1946 in Amesville, she was the daughter of the late Ralph J. and Kathleen Webster Burgess. She worked and retired from Shively Dining Hall of Ohio University working through ATCO. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Jean...
Michael Taylor
Jul 23, 2017
Michael Taylor Michael Taylor, 54, of Coolville, OH passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. Michael will be cremated and there will be no visitation or funeral service.
Stephen D. Lightner
Jul 23, 2017
Stephen D. Lightner GUYSVILLE--Stephen D. Lightner, 56, of Guysville, OH passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born April 17, 1961 in Morgantown, WV son of Lora Belle Pugh Lightner and the late Denver D. Lightner. He was an Engineer for the railroad, a 1979 graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School, an avid Dodge Nascar Fan,...
Marvin Bean
Jul 20, 2017
Pomeroy - Marvin Bean, 90, of Pomeroy, died Thursday, July 19, 2017 at his residence. Born January 1, 1927 in Keyser, WV., he was the son of the late Arthur and Viola Bean. Marvin was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean Conflict. He is survived by two sons, Keith (Tamara) Day and Robert (Wilma) Boling; one daughter...
Ina C. Meadows
Jul 17, 2017
Obituary for Ina Meadows Ina Meadows, 80, of Middleport passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 17, 2017. (birthdate 8-29-36) She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Hayes and Cora Morgan. A life-long learner, she graduated from the University of Cincinnati at the age of 20 with a degree in Elementary Education....
Donald Ray Van Meter
Jul 15, 2017
Donald Ray Van Meter CHESTER--Donald Ray Van Meter, 78, of Chester, OH passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Arbors of Pomeroy. He was born Aug. 24, 1938 in Burlingham, OH son of the late James and Ada (Kimes) Van Meter. Donald married Lila Bahr on July 12, 1962, He was a member of the South Bethel Community Church,...
Steven Oneil Rood
Jul 14, 2017
Steven Oneil Rood Steven Oneil Rood, 61, of Reedsville, OH passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, OH.
Ivol M. Boyer
Jul 10, 2017
Ivol M. Boyer Ivol M. Boyer, 94, of Guysville, OH passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens. She was born August 17, 1922 in Roane County, West Virginia to Alfred and Pearl (Skinner) Whited. Ivol married Bruce Boyer on December 22, 1939 and was the owner and proprietor of Boyer's Grocery in Stewart, OH for...
Michael W. Hamm
Jul 5, 2017
Pomeroy - Michael W. Hamm, 71, of Pomeroy, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his residence. Born September 25, 1945 in. Pomeroy, Ohio, he was the son of the late Walter and Lena Hines Hamm. Michael was a 1964 graduate of Pomeroy High School. Known by many as Hoss, he was a longtime Pomeroy firefighter joining the station on March...
Patricia Ann (O'Brien) Russell
Jul 4, 2017
Patricia Ann (O'Brien) Russell Patricia Ann (O'Brien) Russell, went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 4th 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family and loved ones. Pat was born on August 2nd 1940 daughter of the late Dale (June) O'Brien and Dorothy (Cliff) Setzer. She married her high school sweetheart, Gary P. Russell on March 29th 1958....
Juanita L Rutter
Jul 3, 2017
ATHENS – Juanita L. Rutter, 72, of Athens, died Monday, July 3, 2017 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. Born February 26, 1945 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred Hixson Salyers. She was a graduate of Athens High School and was formerly employed with the Juvenile/Probate court system, working under Judge Harold J. Rose later retiring...
Helen Darlene Riling
Jul 2, 2017
Helen Darlene Riling, age 65, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away on Sunday July 2, 2017. She was born in Athens, Ohio to the late Boyd and Martha Cooley. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Phillip Boyd Riling, and is survived by her loving husband of nearly 45 years, Rick Riling and her children, Brandee (Aaron) Dixon and...
James Thurl Nutter
Jun 30, 2017
Reedsville - James Thurl Nutter, 73, of Reedsville, finished his race on June 30, 2017 and is now in the presence of the Lord. He was born September 22, 1943 in Arnoldsburg, WV, son of the late Maxine Nutter Husk. James was a member of the Stiversville New Hope Fellowship in Portland, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of...
Debra L Holsinger
Jun 29, 2017
Little Hocking - Debra L. Holsinger, 58, of Little Hocking, died unexpectedly June 29, 2017 at her residence. Born April 30, 1959, in Parkersburg, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Anna Jean Lemon Sheilds. Debra was employed at Fruth Pharmacy in Belpre where she enjoyed spending time with her friends, coworkers and customers. She is survived by...
Hoyt J Karns
Jun 23, 2017
MILLFIELD – Hoyt J. Karns, 80, of Millfield, died Friday, June 23, 2017 at Doctor’s Hospital West in Columbus. Born August 21, 1936 in Athens, he was the son of the late Hoyt and Ada Stimel Karns and is survived by several nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Foster...
Peggy Jean Dearth
Jun 23, 2017
Following a brief illness, Peggy Jean Dearth, 57, of New Marshfield died peacefully June 23, 2017 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 1, 1959 in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of Coe and Donna Beveridge Dearth.She attended Beacon School, ATCO Workshop, and Community Connections. Peggy was cared for in the family home until...
Hazel "Louise" Blake
Jun 19, 2017
Hazel "Louise" Blake Hazel "Louise" Blake, 95, of Belpre, OH passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH. She was born April 21, 1922 in Normantown, WV daughter of the late Jasper Newton and Lula Marks Gregory. Hazel was their 7th daughter and their 13th child. She had a wonderful laugh and a smile for...
Alma A Shields
Jun 17, 2017
ATHENS—Alma A. Shields, 89 of Athens, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday morning, June 17, 2017 at her home. Born on August 31, 1927 in Nelsonville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George Sr. and Mary Agnes Rosser Bateman. Alma was a 1945 graduate of Athens High School and attended Ohio University....
Michael George Brozak
Jun 14, 2017
ATHENS – Michael George “Butch” Brozak, 68, of Athens, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Logan, Ohio. Born December 27, 1948 in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Mike and Verdelle (Stephenson) Brozak of New England. A 1967 graduate of Rome-Canaan High School, he worked 8 years for Highway Paving, 25...
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