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Westerville, Ohio Sharon Dunaway 1955 — 2024 Sharon Marie Dunaway, 69, of Westerville, born and raised in Logan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at her daughter's home. Sharon was born July 9, 1955, in Logan, the daughter of the late Ralph and Carol Hinerman. She was the widow of the late, Charles "Charlie" Dunaway, who was the love of her life. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Laura Marie (Michael) Darling of Powell; stepdaughter, Lisa (Torry) Washington of Virginia; and grandsons, Tyler Washington and Logan Darling. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Cardaras Funeral Home, 183 E. Second St., Logan. Interment will be in New Fairview Memorial Gardens, Rockbridge. Family and...

Logan Carolyn Crane 2024 Carolyn Sue Crane, 86, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Embassy of Logan. She was born on September 29, 1937, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Carpenter) Forbes. She was married for 70 years to Louis "Gene" Crane, who survives. Carolyn was a graduate of Nelsonville High School. She worked for a time at Brooks Shoe Company in Nelsonville and retired from General Electric in Logan. Carolyn loved reading novels and she was a huge OSU football fan. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Gene; son, Douglas (Gabby) Crane of Logan; daughter, Terri Cunningham of Athens; grandsons, Brian Crane and Mike (April) Crane; great granddaughter, Josie Crane;...

New Straitsville Leonard Fink 2024 Leonard "Lenny" David Fink, 77, of New Straitsville, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. Lenny was born on April 15, 1947, in Logan, the son of the late Winton Karl and Creta Marie (Stubbs) Fink. He was married for 57 years to Lynda Marie (Green) Fink who survives. Lenny is survived by his wife, Lynda; son, James Robert "Jim Bob" Fink of Logan; granddaughter, Chloe Marie Fink; sisters, Karla (Jack) Linton of Newark, Martha (Kenneth) Waugh of Shawnee, Roberta (Steve) McGrath of Winter Haven, Florida, and Lori (Jerry) Love of Crooksville; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at New Hope...

Logan Donna Dougherty 2024 Donna Sue Dougherty, of Logan, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Ohio State Hospital in Columbus. She was born on October 19, 1940 in Logan, to the late John and Dorothy (Leonard) Mowery. Donna was a loving mother to all and a wonderful friend, and will be remembered for the great meals she loved to cook. Donna is survived by her children, Nick J. Dougherty of Logan, Fred M. (Nita) Dougherty of Logan, Mike A. Dougherty of Marion, Dan E. Dougherty of Logan, Pat Dougherty, and Sherry F. Troxell of Louisville, Kentucky; grandchildren, David Dougherty, Andrea Dougherty, Shannon Britton, Tawnee Dougherty, and Danny Dougherty; great-grandchildren, Riley, Emma, Ella, Gracie, Macie, and...

Logan Ralph Edward Miller 2024 Ralph Edward "Ed" Miller, 68, of Logan, passed away on June 3, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. Ed is "no longer in pain and without his cane." He was born February 23, 1956, in Lancaster, the son of the late Harold Miller Jr. and Judith Bush Rosser Miller Thompson. Ed was a lifetime member of the Logan Eagles 2168. To his family, he was always Mr. Fix-it and quite the handyman, and the best Papaw. Ed is survived by his loving partner of 33 years, Rosemary Daines; grandchildren, Lexie Daines and Isaac Daines; step-daughter, Athena Daines; step-son, Andy Daines; daughter-in-law, Carrie (Chris) Daines Horvath; beloved sisters, Brenda Shields and Pamela Benguian-Doemer; several...

Logan Marion Riggs 2024 Marion Ray Riggs, 88, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 19, 1935, in Long Bottom, Ohio, son of the late Ray and Mary Smith Riggs. Marion was married to Ellen S. Lewis Riggs, who survives. He was a retired auto dealer, a member of the Hocking Hills Church, the Logan Rotary Club and the Paramuthia Masonic Lodge #25 F&AM. Marion loved to golf, almost as much as he loved his family. He is survived by his daughters, Teresa R. (James) Johnson of Logan, Lisa R. (Jerry) Thomas of Logan and Stephanie K. (Charlie Miller) Riggs of Logan; grandchildren, April R. Johnson, Andrea Dougherty and Samantha Thomas; ten great grandchildren; brother,...

Rockbridge, Ohio Kelley Jude Hoellrich 1970 — 2024 Kelley Jude Hoellrich, 53, of Rockbridge, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. She was born April 13, 1970, in Sandusky, Ohio, the daughter of Diane Louise (Heilman) Schaefer and the late Raymond Anthony Schaefer. Kelley was married to Eric Hoellrich who survives. Many people are said to be amazing after they die but Kelley really, truly was. She was a 1988 graduate of Perkins High School. She was an accomplished athlete, becoming a varsity letterman on the Bowling Green State University dive team. She was a dedicated mother helping raise three daughters to become teachers, scientists, and business professionals. She found a...

Logan Carol Lee Bowlby 2024 Carol Lee Bowlby, 97, of Logan, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. He was born on October 16, 1926, in Logan, the son of the late Charles E. and Thelma "Bess" (Hood) Bowlby. He was married for 71 plus years to Mary Jane (Powell) Bowlby who survives. Carol served in the US Navy during WWII. He worked for Godman Shoe Company, Carborundum, General Electric, and had his own trucking company, Bowlby's Hauling. He was a member of Hocking Hills Church. Carol will be remembered as a tireless, hard worker. He enjoyed gardening, NASCAR, and working in his garage. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Carol is...

Logan Roberta Freeman 2024 Roberta M. Freeman, 93, of Logan, passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her home. She was born June 12, 1930, in Logan, the daughter of the late Robert and Lenna Conkle Mohler. She was the widow of the late Kenneth Ray Freeman. Roberta was a retired teacher and local business owner. She completed her undergraduate degree at Ohio University and her masters degree at Miami University. Roberta is survived by her son, Scot Freeman of Logan; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Freeman of Lancaster; grandchildren, Jacob (Jennifer) Freeman and Lynna (Chris) Haile; and great grandchildren, Oliver, Lucy, and Julia Freeman. Roberta was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and...

Logan Jack "Jackie" Dexter 2024 Jack "Jackie" Lee Dexter Jr., 86, of Logan, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born January 3, 1938, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late Jack and Katherine Jones Dexter Sr. He graduated from Logan High School in 1956 where he excelled in basketball, baseball and football. After high school, Jackie started working for Carborundum. He served 2 years in the US Army, stationed in Korea. Then returned to Carborundum until his retirement. Jackie was a member of the Logan Church of the Nazarene. On August 24, 1966, he married his wife, Betty Irene Ashby, who survives. In addition to his wife Betty, Jack is survived by his sons, Mark (Maxie) Dexter,...

Logan Evon Kay Lester 2024 Evon Kay Lester, 69, of Logan, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born February 14, 1954, in Belleville, Michigan, the daughter of the late Irving Fox and Vondia (Summers) McCammon. Evon will be remembered as a wonderful mother and mawmaw. Evon is survived by her daughters, Lisa Neun of Newport, Michigan and Sheila (Chuck) Kuper of Circleville; son, Thurman Newton (Holly) Lester of Logan; grandchildren, Josephine (Andrew), Jonathan, Briona, Kate (Zach), Valerie, Alissa, and Jasmine; and sisters, Judith Coleman of Chelsea, Michigan and June Bolden of Tennessee. Evon was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Roy Lee Sparks and Thurman...

Logan Ruby Leora Johnson 2024 Ruby Leora Johnson, 90, of Logan, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her residence. She was born February 25, 1933, in Hocking County, daughter of the late Clarence E. and Beatrice M. Nixon. Leora was the widow of the late Woodruff D. Johnson. She formerly worked for Godman Shoe Company in Logan, was a Common Wealth Telephone Operator in Lancaster, worked for Ray-O-Vac and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 31 years. Leora enjoyed her lunch gatherings with her Logan High School class of 1951 classmates and Goodyear co-workers. Her hobbies were collecting and reading every Danielle Steele book, collecting recipes and recipe books, she enjoyed word puzzles, watching tv,...

Columbus, Ohio Jerry "Randy" Randall Dupler 1961 — 2024 Jerry Randall Dupler, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, following an extended illness. Randy was born on May 4,1961, in Logan, Ohio to Jerry and the late Neva Nell Dupler. Randy attended Rockbridge Elementary, Logan Jr High School and graduated from Logan High School in 1979. He was a former employee of Jack Helm Ford and retired from the United States Postal Service. Randy loved old cars, country music, Elvis Presley, telling jokes, soaking up the sun on the beach and spending time with his family and friends. We will sure miss our Goofball. Randy was strong willed and stubborn at times, but he also had an enormous heart and wonderful...

Rockbridge Dana Edwards 2024 Dana Ray Edwards, 70, of Rockbridge, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Dana was born May 31, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Albert and Donna Edwards. He was married to Cynthia (Carpenter) Edwards who survives. Dana was a man large in stature with an even bigger heart. He worked for many years in the family custom butcher shop. He finished his work career at Crown Cork and Seal. He was an avid "tinkerer" with varied interests. Keeping his fleet of used mowers, chainsaws, tractors, and hay equipment was a full-time job. His crowning construction accomplishment was designing and building the log home that he, his wife Cindy, and family have enjoyed for the...

Logan Laura Arnett 2023 Laura May Arnett, 79, of Logan, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Pickering House, Lancaster. She was born August 8, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lafe Junior and Betty Ruth (Moore) Barnett. Laura was a member of Advent Christian Church of Rockbridge. She was very active at the Embassy of Logan where she resided. She was voted by other residents and staff as prom queen and many just called her "Queenie". Special thank you to all the staff and residents of Embassy of Logan, especially good friends Bobby Warren, Janelle Toner, and Melissa Osborne Laura is survived by her children, Ronald L. Cooper of Caldwell, Melanie (Richard) Hacker of Rockbridge, and...

Logan, Ohio Marilyn Kistler Harper 1934 — 2023 Marilyn A. Kistler Harper, 89, of Logan, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 30, 2023. She was born May 20, 1934, in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert Eugene and Eileen Botts Kistler. Marilyn is survived by her sons, Mark (Lisa) Harper of Anna, Illinois, James Harper of Logan, and Bill (Tami) Harper of Logan; daughters, Sheila (Kris) Hall of Logan and Bonnie (Gary) Vanscoy of Logan; grandchildren, Alex (Renee) Harper, Holly (Heath) Newman, Remington Harper, Cameron Harper, Brooke (Matt) Laturell, Becky (Ryan) McDonald, Matthew (Jenna) Hall, Katie Hall, Corey (Mindy) Blackburn, and Hunter Vanscoy (Lexy Turner); brother, Mick Kistler of Canal Winchester; and sister,...

Logan Thomas "Phil" Pritchard 2023 Thomas Phillip "Phil" Pritchard, 87, of Logan, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Embassy of Logan in Logan, Ohio. He was born April 23, 1936, in Nelsonville, Ohio, son of the late Thomas Morgan and Margaret Traugh Pritchard. Phil was married to Janet Keplar Pritchard, who survives. He retired from the State of Ohio Auditor's office and was a United States Marine Corps Veteran. Phil formerly coached little league baseball and 6th grade basketball for Nelsonville, was very active in the Nelsonville Athletic Boosters and attended the First Presbyterian Church in Logan. Phil is survived by his wife Janet; daughter, Colleen Pritchard of Logan; nephews, David (Pam) Pritchard and...

Lancaster, Ohio Peggy Ann Hamilton 1940 — 2023 Peggy Ann Hamilton, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. Peggy was born April 11, 1940, in New Straitsville, the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Margaret (Breeze) Stickdorn. She was the widow of the late Lawrence Hamilton. Peggy is survived by her son, Hubert Hamilton of Lancaster; grandchildren, Brandon Hamilton and Amber Hamilton; great grandson, Eddie Vacca; and brother, Terry Stickdorn of Somerset. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Brian Lee Hamilton; granddaughter, Amanda Vacca; and brother, Sammy Stickdorn. No services will be held at this time. Arrangements are by the Cardaras Funeral Home,...

Lancaster, Ohio Robert L. Conklin 1946 — 2023 Robert L. Conklin "Bob", 77, of Lancaster, died November 18, 2023, at The Pickering House in Lancaster, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 26, 1946, in Marion, Ohio, the son of LeRoy and Geneva Conklin, both deceased. Bob was a 1964 graduate of Harding High School and a 1973 graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Business Administration. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force from August 8, 1966, to April 5, 1970, and served in Vietnam. Bob retired as an accountant for Carborundum Grinding Wheel Company in Logan. On June 13, 1970, he married his high school sweetheart, Cheryl DeBolt Conklin, and celebrated 53 years of marriage this summer. Bob was an...

Logan Dzilis "Zeke" Voits 2023 Dzilis Edvin "Zeke" Voits, 84, of Logan, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at New Lexington Care & Rehab. He was born January 10, 1939, in Riga, Latvia, the son of the late "John" Janis Voits and Olga (Lusis) Voits. Zeke was a 1958 graduate of Logan High School and attended Oneonta Latvian College in New York. Zeke was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. He retired from Logan Clay. Zeke was a founding member of the Logan Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2168. He enjoyed hanging out at Shamrock Irish Pub and Home Tavern in Logan. Zeke loved fishing, bowling, poker, and many other card games. Zeke is survived by his son, Jon Voits of Junction City; daughters,...

Prince George Ivan "Nick" Hart 2023 Ivan "Nick" Hart, 74, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Betty Hart; brother, Jerry Hart; and sisters, Barbara Riggs and Kathy Barnes. Nick graduated from Logan High School and retired honorably after 21 years of service in the United States Army. Nick worked for VDOT for over 27 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Blue Knights, VFW, and the American Legion. Nick was a devoted husband and father, and he will be greatly missed and remembered by all of his family. Nick is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Diana Hart; sons,...

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