Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Roberta Lyons
Nov 17, 2024
Roberta “Bobbie” Lyons
CHAUNCEY—Roberta “Bobbie” Lyons, 77, of Chauncey, OH, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born Aug. 17, 1947, in Marietta, OH, daughter of the late Robert and Leora Allen Riley. Bobbie was a custodian for Athens City Schools and loved spending time with her grandkids.
She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer and Jeff Stull; 2...
Carol Louise Dunfee
Nov 15, 2024
Carol Louise Dunfee, 92, of Morrow, OH, passed away on November 15, 2024, at the Loveland Healthcare Center.
Carol was born on May 24, 1932, to the late William and Ruby (Kapple) Gillian.
Carol is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 73 years, Harry Dunfee, and her loving son, Jeff Dunfee.
Besides her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her...
Ruth Mays
Nov 12, 2024
Ruth M. Mays, 90, of Reedsville, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Meigs ER.
Born July 17, 1934, in Silverton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Fozzie Lando and Effie Francis Ingram Rhodes. Ruth was a graduate of Chester High School and worked at Arcadia Nursing Home in Coolville for many years. She was a member of the Joppa...
Ronald Lee Bretz
Nov 9, 2024
Ronald Lee Bretz, age 78, of Springfield, Ohio passed away at his home on November 9, 2024.
Ron served in the U.S. Army and National Guard with a tour of duty in Korea. He worked as an Athens police officer and for the State of Ohio Attorney General as a police instructor. Ron loved teaching at the police academy and area...
Shelby Jean Whitcraft
Nov 9, 2024
Lancaster - Shelby Jean Whitcraft, 77, of Lancaster, formerly of Albany, died Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Ohio State University Hospital.
Born October 7, 1947, in Logan, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Edward and Frances Pauline Bowen Watkins. Around the house Shelby loved to cook, talk to her birds and take care of her many houseplants....
Herbert "Rich" Boudinot
Nov 9, 2024
Herbert “Rich” Boudinot
GLOUSTER—Herbert “Rich” Boudinot, 60, of Glouster, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 29, 1963, son of the late Allen Eugene “Gene” Boudinot and Bonnie Jean Rapp Boudinot. Rich was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing.
He is survived by 3 brothers, Ed (Tammy) Boudinot of Cuyahoga Falls, OH,...
Roger Ritchie
Nov 9, 2024
Roger A. Ritchie
REEDSVILLE—Roger Allen Ritchie, 86, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 18, 1938, in Minersville, OH, son of the late Carl Ritchie and Freda Fell Ritchie. Roger was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Korea; a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #18 in Columbus, a farmer...
Charles Edward Price
Nov 8, 2024
Charles Edward "Ed" Price, 79 of Millfield, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 8, 2024 at OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital in Athens. Born October 8, 1945 in Columbus, he was the son of the late Arlie and Margaret C. Amos Price.
Ed was a respected mechanic and hydraulic specialist who was recruited by Columbus Southern Ohio Electric when a junior...
Earl Coen
Nov 5, 2024
Earl Coen
Earl Coen, 93, of Coolville, Ohio, with his wife and children at his side, peacefully left his blessed life and entered his heavenly home on November 5, 2024.
Earl will be watching over his loving wife and soul-mate of 75 years, Betty Lou (Alkire), and daughters Judith (Steven Williams) Morgan of Coolville, Deborah (Scott Bearhs) Zimmerman of Guysville, Penny (Michael)...
John David Guffin
Nov 4, 2024
John David Guffin
REEDSVILLE- John David Guffin, 58, of Reedsville, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital Belpre Campus.
David was born Jan. 11, 1966, in Atlanta GA, to Kenneth Guffin and the late Patsy Davis Guffin. He loved to travel and especially loved his dog, Maggie.
In addition to his father and step-mother, Kenneth and Jackie...
Charles Colton "Chuck" Malone
Nov 4, 2024
Charles Colton "Chuck" Malone, 61 of Athens, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Born March 20, 1963 in Athens, he was the son of the late Colton Malone and Barbara Wheaton Malone.
A 1981 graduate of Athens High School, Chuck went on to work in construction. He specialized in roofing and completed many...
Darren Anthony Shields
Oct 31, 2024
Darren Shields, beloved son, friend, and community member, passed away on October 31, 2024, at the age of 29. Darren was a rare soul, remembered and cherished by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. With a smile that could light up any room, he made people laugh, feel welcome, and inspired by his kindness and integrity. Darren had...
Keith E. Jeffers
Oct 30, 2024
Keith E. Jeffers, 75 of Athens, formerly of New Marshfield, passed away on October 30, 2024 at Beasley Mills Apartment Complex in Athens. Born March 13, 1949 in Athens, he was the son of the late Mary Margaret Jeffers Crow.
Keith was a very huge sports fan and loved watching any & all kinds of sports, especially football. His favorite teams...
Carrie Mae Dowler
Oct 25, 2024
Miamisburg, formerly of Athens- Carrie Mae Dowler, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 25th, 2024, at Kettering Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old.
Born on October 6th, 1942, in Athens, Ohio, to the late Clarence Riley Sr. and Evelyn June Mace Riley, Carrie graduated from The Plains High School in 1960. She went...
Kequn Li
Oct 23, 2024
Kequn Li
Athens - Kequn Li, 103, of Athens, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Kimes Convalescent Center in Athens.
Born in Huaide, Jilin, China, he was the son of the late Songlin Li and Wenzhen Guo. Due to the Japanese occupation of his home province during World War II, Kequn fled south with his school as...
Ellen Potter
Oct 15, 2024
Ellen Bulla Potter
September 30, 1931-October 15, 2024
Mrs. Ellen Bulla Potter previously of Sanford, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home in Guysville, Ohio surrounded by family.
She was born September 30th,1931 in Vander, Cumberland County, North Carolina to Yandell and Violett Bulla.
Ellen completed her schooling at Wingate College and went on to be a secretary at Fort Bragg, where she met...
Dennis G. Burrelli
Oct 7, 2024
Dennis Burrelli
TUPPERS PLAINS—Dennis G. Burrelli, 79, of Tuppers Plains, OH, passed away Monday, Oct 7, 2024, at his residence.
He was born March 23, 1945, in Braddock, PA, son of the late David and Margaret Calderelli Burrelli. Dennis was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a self-employed construction contractor
Dennis is survived by his wife of 61 years, Linda Powell Burrelli; 2 sons,...
Mary Dailey
Oct 4, 2024
Mary Dailey
COOLVILLE—Mary Dailey, 64, of Coolville, OH, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 18, 1960, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late John and Mary Ford Coen. Mary was the Secretary and Treasurer for the Coolville Vol. Fire Department since 2003 and a lifelong member of the Hockingport United Methodist Church, where she...
Rose Ann Kittle
Oct 3, 2024
Rose Ann Kittle, 75, of Athens, passed away early Thursday morning, October 3, 2024 at Riverside Hospital with family by her side. Born October 20, 1948 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Dale E. Thompson and Thelma Irene Lowe Barnhart.
A graduate of Athens High School, Rose led a life with many hobbies and interests. She spent some...
Ronald Lee Miller
Oct 2, 2024
Ronald Lee Miller
Athens - Ronald Lee Miller, 76, of Athens, died Wednesday, October, 2, 2024 at Legacy of Hillsboro.
Born August 6, 1948, in Prosperity, WV, he was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Miller. Ron was a 1966 graduate of Rome Canaan High School and a United States Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. He retired from Martin Marietta....
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